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Top-down photo of a pair of wooden sandals (padukas) resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs. Yellow flowers. Two small grey-white stone objects and scattered pale yellow sequins or petals sit on the wood. The setting is a tiled floor with a purple mat. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a pair of wooden padukas, sandal-shaped footwear, placed on a red velvet cushion with gold sequin and zari embroidery and a green and gold border. The wooden sandals are decorated with white frangipani (plumeria) flowers with yellow centres, a yellow flower, small red ixora blossoms and green leaves, plus scattered flower petals and turmeric-like specks. Two carved wooden knobs with purple-and-white star-shaped flowers stand between the sandals. The setting is a tiled floor with a maroon cloth beneath. No people are visible.2024-06-18Close-up photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandal-shaped footwear of a deity) resting on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequin paisley and floral motifs, bordered by a green and gold trim. The padukas are decorated with yellow-orange marigold-like blossoms, a red ixora cluster, two white frangipani flowers and green mango or betel leaves, offered as padapuja adornment. No people are visible, and the scene reads as a temple altar offering rather than an identifiable event.2024-07-09Close 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.Close-up of a padukas pair of stone sandals placed on a red velvet cloth, decorated with gold sequin and embroidered trim. The sandals are garlanded with red-orange ixora flowers, with a yellow ixora cluster and green leaves at the centre, consistent with a guru padhuka puja offering. Above, the edge of a deity murti wearing a yellow garment and a silver-and-gold jewelled collar with a blue gem is visible, along with ornate gold-framed altar panels.KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/10/20212021-01-10A top-down photograph of a pair of dark sandals resting on a red cloth with gold border, encircled by a thick garland of yellow marigolds. Small white jasmine flowers and a brown fruit or nut are tucked onto the front of each sandal. A patterned rug lies at the top edge and grey floor tiles surround the arrangement. No people are visible. The sandals and garland appear to be an offering arrangement, possibly for a padapuja-style ritual honouring footwear, though no ritual is clearly shown.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.2024-12-09KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/20/20202020-12-20A pair of gold-coloured wooden padukas (sacred sandals) rests on a maroon cushion woven with gold floral brocade. Yellow and pink rose petals are scattered across the footbeds, with a fresh pink rose lying between them, and small ornamental discs with pink-tinged powder are set on the soles. The image shows no people, and the sandals are set on a bare floor surface in the background.2024-12-16A 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 ritual offering arranged on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold paisley and sequin motifs. Two wooden padukas, or sandals, are decorated with white and yellow plumeria flowers, red flowers and green leaves, placed at the centre. Beside them sit a silver tray holding a conch shell, a small bowl of red powder, a bowl of red flowers, and a bowl of colourful sweets or fruit pieces. On the right, a polished silver plate holds a lit oil lamp in a metal stand, and a silver dish with an engraved design rests nearby. No people are visible.2024-06-18Close 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.