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A photograph of a ritual padukas (sacred sandals) pair placed on a red velvet cloth with gold sequin paisley embroidery and a green and gold border. The wooden padukas are decorated with yellow flowers and blue butterfly-pea flowers, with a pink rose and white blossom at the centre, and neem leaves arranged above. Two round brown objects sit on the padukas. No people are visible; the scene is a padapuja-style offering of flowers to the Guru Padukas.

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A close overhead photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandals) placed on a red sequined cloth with gold paisley embroidery. The padukas are decorated with yellow flowers with purple centres, green leaves, and a white flower bloom at the centre. Two small round brass knobs sit on the sandals. At the top edge, a green-and-gold border and a patterned fabric are visible. No people are present.2024-12-09A close photograph of a brass oil lamp stand, two cup-shaped brass lamps set on a brass tray, decorated with yellow and purple flowers, a white bloom and green leaves. The tray sits on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequin paisley patterns and green-and-gold border trim. The background shows a pink and white printed fabric. No people are visible.2024-12-09Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-coloured sandals or padukas placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequined paisley and vine motifs. The footwear is decorated with white and pink flowers, blue butterfly-pea blossoms and fresh neem leaves laid across the top. A gold-bordered red cloth and a patterned fabric with tiger-stripe design are visible behind. No people are present; the image shows a padapuja-style offering of flowers to padukas.Close overhead photograph of a pair of golden wooden padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins, paisley motifs and a green border. The padukas are decorated with yellow and blue flowers, red ixora blossoms, a white flower cluster and green leaves, with two small round stones placed on the sandals. This is a guru padhuka puja offering arrangement; no people are visible.A close overhead photo of a stone Shiva lingam resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs, edged with green and gold trim. The lingam is decorated with garlands of blue butterfly-pea flowers, white star-shaped flowers, red ixora blossoms and a pale trumpet flower, with a gold-edged green fabric below. No people are visible; the scene is a bare deity murti adorned with flower offerings, typical of a temple puja setting.Close-up photo of a pair of brass guru padukas (sandals) with knobbed stands placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread, sequins and pink accents, edged in yellow and gold trim. Yellow flowers, purple butterfly-pea blossoms and neem leaves are scattered over the padukas. No people are visible; the blurred patterned cloth at the top edge suggests a nearby textile.2024-10-11Close overhead photo of a pair of gold-coloured wooden sandal-shaped padukas placed on a richly woven maroon and gold brocade cloth. Each paduka is decorated with blue butterfly pea flowers, yellow flowers, green leaves, a pink flower and a red hibiscus, and has a round gold-coloured knob. The pair appears to be a ritual offering of footwear adorned with flowers, consistent with a padapuja arrangement. No people are visible.Close overhead photo of a pair of brass sandals or padukas placed on a red velvet cloth edged with green and gold trim and gold sequin paisley embroidery. The padukas are decorated with blue butterfly pea flowers, white jasmine-like blossoms, red ixora clusters, a pink adenium flower and green leaves. No people are visible; the padukas are objects of worship, shown as a padapuja offering.A close overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs, edged with green and gold trim. Two flat golden metal plates, possibly a pair of shaped dishes or a yoni-type base, hold two round brass or stone balls. Blue butterfly-pea flowers, a pink flower and a cluster of red ixora blossoms with green leaves are placed around them. No people are visible.A close photograph of a flower offering on a red velvet cloth decorated with gold sequins and green and gold border trim. Yellow and blue-purple flowers, possibly pea-flower blooms, along with a small white and pink blossom and green neem-like leaves, are arranged around two small brass oil lamps on a brass tray. Behind the cloth is a large printed image of a tiger's face with bold black and white stripes and wide eyes. No people are visible, and the scene appears to be a devotional offering or altar arrangement.2024-03-10A close-up photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandal-shaped footwear, placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins, paisley and vine motifs, edged with green ribbon and gold brocade. Each paduka is decorated with garlands of white baby's breath and yellow marigold-style flowers, with a yellow chrysanthemum, green leaves, a blue flower and a pink flower placed at the centre. Two smooth round stones sit on the sandals. No people are visible.A close photograph of a ritual altar cloth in rich red velvet embroidered with gold zari work, sequins and green border trim. On a round brass tray sit two brass cylindrical objects, surrounded by blue butterfly-pea flowers and white blossoms, with a cluster of bright orange-red ixora flowers and green leaves placed at the centre. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a deity puja decoration rather than a named event.2024-07-10