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Close photo of a pair of ornate brass sandals, called padukas, resting on a polished brass tray. Each sole is embossed with floral medallions, scrolling foliage and beaded borders, and has a raised knob with a green cabochon stone. Behind them, a larger embossed brass panel with hammered centre and beaded edges catches warm light. No people are visible.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/9/20222022-03-09 +2 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 3/9/20212021-03-09 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 5/2/20222022-05-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a pair of ornate gold-plated sandals resting on a bright red silk cloth. The gold surfaces are richly engraved with floral rosettes and scrolling foliate patterns. Scattered over them are peach and orange rose petals, a small gold-wrapped packet tied with a thread, and a cluster of small silver and green-stone ornaments. These appear to be sacred padukas displayed as an object of worship, with no people visible.2025-12-20KASHI SARVAJNAPEETAM on 7/31/20222022-07-31 +1 copiesPhoto 66798602022-07-18 +5 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/6/20222022-02-06Close-up photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandal-shaped padukas placed on a red fabric with green, blue and gold peacock-feather embroidery. Red rose petals are scattered between the two padukas, and each paduka carries an embossed triangle motif with floral scrollwork. No people are visible; the padukas stand in for the sacred feet used in padapuja, an offering to the guru's feet.2021-03-11Top-down photo of a pair of ornate gold metal sandals, embossed with floral and scrollwork patterns, resting on a red silk cloth. Scattered pink and yellow rose petals lie on and around them. Decorative red and gold kundan-style ornaments with white stones and dangling maroon beads are placed beside the sandals, along with a small green and clear crystal cluster and a folded gold-and-red textile piece. A metal tray edge is visible at the bottom. No people are visible.2025-12-22KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/13/20222022-03-132011 -eNMiracles CollectionsClose-up photo of a pair of ornately embossed silver padukas (sandals) placed on a large engraved brass tray. Floral and scroll patterns cover the silver soles, with round mirrored knobs at the front and a white flower and scattered pink and red rose petals arranged in front. A red patterned cloth lies beneath the tray. No people are visible; the padukas are ritual objects.2021-07-28