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A photograph of a floor-level ritual arrangement on a grey concrete floor and a stainless-steel surface. In the left foreground stands a wooden-based cutout photo of a seated bearded man wearing an orange-red turban, a red robe and a heavy gold garland, with one hand raised. Beside it are scattered red, yellow and pink flower petals. At centre, a gold and magenta silk cloth holds a pair of golden sandals on a round tray, decorated with jewelled ornaments, red petals and a pink flower. Dark maroon drapery hangs in the background.

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A photograph of a temple altar setup on a metal table with a grey floor and maroon curtains behind. In the foreground stands a cutout printed photo of a bearded man in an orange-red turban, gold beaded necklaces and red-orange robes, seated with hands raised in a blessing gesture. Beside it, a pair of gold sandals rests on a gold shimmering cloth, scattered with white and pink rose petals. A silver bowl holds red-pink liquid, loose petals lie on the table, and a silver oil lamp with yellow oil burns at right.2024-05-09Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned metal padukas (sandals) resting on a gold and magenta brocade cloth, scattered with orange, yellow, pink and red rose petals. A dark-clothed leg is visible at the top left edge against a pale floor. The padukas are placed as a ritual object of worship, as in a padapuja setting, with no people's faces visible.2024-09-09Photograph of a shrine arrangement with a framed printed photograph at the top showing a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with gold pendant, its hand resting on the lap. Below, on a maroon and gold brocade cloth, sit a pair of ornate gold-toned sandal-shaped padukas with embossed floral scrollwork, each with a red gemstone and a yellow rose. Between them is a clear crystal lotus, with a jeweled gold-embroidered band behind, and rudraksha mala strands lie across the cloth alongside orange fabric and more yellow roses. No people are physically present.A photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a maroon cloth with gold brocade. Orange and pink rose petals are scattered over the sandals, with a pink rose blossom lying across them. A gold pendant set with white stones, red and green gems and pearl drops rests on the cloth in front. The sandals are offered as a padapuja token, a ritual honouring the feet of a guru. No people are visible in the frame.2024-12-28Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned metal sandals, or padukas, resting on a gold and magenta brocade cloth. Yellow flower petals are scattered over the sandals and a round metal plate, along with a white rose, green leaves and a small clear sparkling pendant with an ornate diamond-like heart-shaped design. No people are visible.2024-09-16A pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas, sandal-style footwear with raised straps, rests on a red silk cushion embroidered with gold thread and edged with a jewelled necklace-like band and a pearl-and-stone pendant. Red rose petals are scattered over the padukas. In the lower right, a silver puja tray holds a silver oil lamp with a burning flame and a silver-rimmed dish, with a flower petal on the tray. The floor is grey and a maroon garment edge appears at the upper left. No people are visible.2024-11-19Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas, footwear-shaped ritual sandals, resting on a red fabric cushion embroidered with silver and gold thread. Yellow and red rose petals are scattered over the sandals and cushion. Two small gold-rimmed brass or silver-tone cups stand on the sandals, and a folded gold cloth or small box sits at the right edge. The arrangement reads as a padapuja offering to the guru's sandals. No people are visible, and no one is identified.2024-11-28A close-up photograph of a pair of gold-toned sandals resting on a red and gold brocade cloth. The sandals have thick ribbed gold straps and are scattered with orange and yellow flower petals. Beside them sit a small silver box engraved with an Om symbol, a folded red silk cloth with a jeweled brooch, and two round pale stones. No people are visible.2024-08-26Close photograph of a pair of gilded metal sacred footwear, padukas, placed on a gold and magenta striped silk cloth. Red roses, an orange gerbera daisy, and a yellow carnation are arranged across the padukas, with a small silver tray holding a red rose at the right and a small metal lamp with a decorative jewelled ornament nearby. No people are visible, and the sandals are an offering-style display.2024-10-01A photograph of a life-size printed cutout of a smiling bearded man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robes, seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a red velvet cushion. The cutout wears layered garlands of red, white and orange flowers and has pink flowers tucked at its shoulder, and its raised right hand is shown in a blessing gesture. Before the throne on a black-and-white checkered floor are a brass plate of marigold garland around silver padukas (sandals), a brass bowl with a dark ritual offering, a plate of pink rose petals, and a small brass lamp. A gold curtain hangs behind. No physical people are visible.2022-03-08 +1 copiesClose overhead photo of a ritual offering on a bright yellow cloth with a silver border. Two ornate gold-toned metal sandal-shaped plates, engraved with floral and ornamental patterns, hold the arrangement. Orange and yellow flower petals are scattered across the cloth. Two small silver-toned bowls with red gemstone accents sit near the petals. Green leaves rest among the petals. A folded brown and tan cloth with a jewelled gold-and-red ornament lies on the left. Red patterned carpet and a carved wooden stand surround the cloth. No people are visible; the scene shows a padapuja-style offering of padukas, petals and leaves.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.2024-08-26