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A dim, blurred close-up photograph of an ornate object with two pale rounded elements framed by gold-toned striped bands, surrounded by scattered pink and rose-colored flower petals against a dark background. Small sparkling ornaments sit at the upper left. No physical people are clearly visible; the forms may be footwear or a decorated object, but they are indistinct. Ritual context is not clearly established from the image itself.

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A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-colored wooden sandals, or paduka, resting on a red and gold brocade cloth. Fresh magenta rose petals are scattered over the sandals and the cloth. A small brooch with stones sits on a folded red fabric at left, and a small potted plant with white leaves appears at upper left. No people are visible, and no person is identified.2024-08-26Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned metal sandals, or padukas, resting on a gold and magenta brocade cloth with tasseled edges. Pale pink and white rose petals are scattered over the sandals' footbeds, and small embellishments are visible, including a clear stone-set piece with red accents and a sparkling crystal brooch. A small ornamental flower arrangement sits at the left edge. No people are visible; the sandals appear to be offered as sacred objects in a worship setting.2024-02-10A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, the traditional sandals of a guru, resting on a shimmering gold cloth. Their straps are ribbed and their soles textured, with round knob posts between the toes. Red rose petals lie in front of them, and a small jewelled cushion-box and a small potted plant with green leaves stand at the sides. No people are visible; the padukas are presented as a ritual object for worship in the temple.2024-08-29Close-up photograph of a pair of wooden sandals or padukas with tan, flat soles and gold-toned woven straps, resting on a gold and orange checked cloth. Pale pink and white flower petals are scattered over the sandals, with a small yellow stamen cluster and a few white grains or rice-like pieces visible. No people are visible. This appears to be a padapuja-style offering of paduka sandals decorated with flower petals.2024-08-25Close-up photograph of a pair of ceremonial gold sandals or padukas resting on a gold brocade cloth over a magenta and gold patterned fabric. Pale yellow rose petals are scattered over the footwear and cloth. Two gold-toned metal rings or bangle-like bases sit at the front of the sandal, and a small ornate jewelled object, possibly a miniature flower-shaped decoration with green and pink stones, rests at the right edge. No people are visible; the scene shows only the sacred footwear and floral offering.2024-09-20A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals resting on a red cloth embroidered with gold thread and sequins. The sandals have ridged straps and a textured gold sole, decorated with a cream-coloured rose and scattered red rose petals. Small silver-toned vessels and a jewelled ornament sit beside them. No people are visible.2024-11-22Close-up photo of a pair of gold-toned sandals with ribbed straps and small pale pink-stone insets resting on a red fabric covered with gold embroidery and a rhinestone-studded border. Yellow flower petals lie in front of the sandals, and a small square box with a gold ornament and red thread sits to the right. No people are visible.2024-11-13A close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering on a gold and magenta brocade cloth. Pale pink roses and loose rose petals are arranged around a gilded, ribbed wooden platform holding a pair of gold-colored sandals or padukas. Small gold-toned discs, a silver-toned tray with an engraved om symbol, and a miniature silver-and-green bejewelled plant ornament sit at the edges. No people are visible; the scene shows a padapuja-style offering of flowers and footwear.2024-09-17A close-up photo of a pair of gold-toned sandals with multiple thick horizontal straps resting on a gold brocade cloth with a paisley pattern. Scattered around them are pale pink rose petals, two magenta flowers, a small ornate metal lamp or stand with floral decoration on the left, a small gold box with a crystal-like jewelled lid on the right, and two small round metallic dishes with red and pink flower motifs. No people are visible, and no person is depicted in the image.2024-10-20A close photograph of a pair of gold-toned metal sandals, the padukas, resting on a maroon and gold brocade cloth. Red rose petals are scattered over the sandals, and a gold ornamental necklace set with white stones, a red stone and a teal green pendant lies in the foreground. No people are visible, and the sandals show small yellow and orange particles, possibly turmeric or kumkum traces.2025-02-16A pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, sandal-style footwear with raised ridged straps, rests on a maroon fabric cushion patterned with gold brocade motifs. Red rose petals are scattered over the sandals, and a small metallic object resembling a tiny potted plant with white flowers sits among them. The grey wall behind suggests an indoor shrine setting. No people are visible. This is a padukas display of the kind used in puja and padapuja offerings.2025-08-02Close-up of a pair of gold sandals or padukas placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold paisley and sequin work. A pink gerbera daisy rests between the sandals, and two pink rose petals lie at the front. A small gold box with a jeweled lid sits at left, and a small brass lantern-like container with a green sprig stands at right. No people are visible; this is a ritual arrangement of padukas and flowers.2024-11-22