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Close-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.

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A 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.2024-08-29A 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 photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden-style padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a gold and maroon brocade cloth. Each sandal has a ribbed gold strap and a textured gold sole, with the words "MADE IN INDIA" stamped on the underside of the straps. Scattered white and pale yellow rose petals rest on and around the sandals, and a red and gold jeweled ornament edges the foot platform. No people are visible.2024-09-16A 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 photo of a pair of gold-toned sandals or padukas resting on a red fabric with gold embroidered swirl patterns. Pink rose petals, white jasmine-like flowers and a few loose petals are scattered across the footbeds, with a small gold-and-jeweled ornament at the bottom edge. The sandals have ridged straps and a textured surface. No people are visible.2024-02-11A photograph of a pair of gold sandals, or padukas, placed on a red and gold embroidered cloth. White chrysanthemum flowers and white rose petals rest on the sandals, with small brass oil lamps set on the footbeds. A brass box with a gold cushion sits to the right, and a small potted plant with crystal-like sprays stands at the left edge. The setting suggests a padapuja offering of sacred footwear, with no people visible.2024-03-11A 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.2024-11-22A pair of gold-coloured ceremonial sandals with ridged straps rests on a shimmering gold and orange silk cloth. Beside them are white flower petals, a small silver-toned potted plant with pink blossoms, a folded cloth with a pearl-studded or rhinestone ornament, and a small pink flower bud. The setting appears to be a temple or puja arrangement of paduka-style footwear offered on silk, with no people visible.2024-03-09Close-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.2024-09-20Close-up photo of a pair of gold-toned ribbed metal sandal-style footwear, possibly padukas, resting on a shimmering gold fabric. A peach silk rose lies across the foot area, and a small square metal plaque engraved with an Om symbol sits to the right. Two small painted figures or portrait faces peek out beside the rose near the bottom. No people are visible.2024-04-09Close photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden sandals, a padukas-style footwear offering, placed on a red and gold brocade cloth. An orange rose lies across the upper straps, with a purple flower and white flower petals scattered on the soles and a small gold box with red powder at the right edge. No people are visible, and the sandals stand in for a footwear object of worship within a temple setting.2024-12-25Photograph of a pair of gold-coloured wooden sandals, or padukas, with ridged straps and knobbed toe posts, placed on a red and gold brocade cushion. A pink carnation and a small folded yellow cloth sit between the sandals, with a pink silk cloth draped at the bottom edge. No people are visible; the sandals appear to be an offering set before a sacred seat.2024-12-25