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A photograph of a ceremonial silver padukas or sandal-shaped footwear pair set on a gold and red brocade cloth, decorated with yellow marigold-type flowers. A jeweled ornament with white stones and red gems sits at the centre, and two small silver vessels topped with pink gemstones flank it. A small square golden box with a flower rests between the pieces. Behind is a red and gold cloth printed with 'OM NARAYANA' text. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests a worship setup for pada puja.

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A close photo of a ritual offering arrangement on a golden-embroidered cloth. Two ornate silver-and-gold vessels with small red jewelled finials stand on an ornately engraved silver tray. Between them lies a jewelled silver-and-diamante ornament with red stones, surrounded by scattered crimson rose petals. Behind the tray, a red and gold silk cloth bears the printed words OM NAMO NARAYANA, and a gold tassel hangs at the top. No people are visible.2024-03-09Overhead photo of a silver padukas-style pair of footwear image placed on a gold tray, decorated with yellow, white and purple flowers, a jeweled gold-and-red stone crown band and a red-and-gold stone necklace with a pendant. The tray rests on a red brocade cushion before a maroon cloth backdrop. No people are visible.2021-07-30A close photograph of a ritual offering arrangement on an ornate silver-and-gold tray placed on a red and gold brocade cloth. Red rose petals are scattered across the tray. At the center sits a jewelled ornament of silver-toned metal set with clear and red stones. Two small silver-and-gold cups with red gem finials flank it. Behind the tray, a red and gold textile is printed with the words OM NARAYANA. No people are visible.2024-08-28Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal sandals, or padukas, placed on a red and gold embroidered cloth with blue accents. Yellow flower petals are scattered across the cloth and over the padukas, with a few green leaves near the base. Small rudraksha beads and a decorative ornament with red and white stones rest between the padukas. Each paduka carries an engraved triangular emblem with ornate scrollwork, and small round silver cups with red stone centres sit near the front. No people are visible.2020-12-04A close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned ritual setting on a gold brocade cloth. Two embossed gold-coloured trays with floral scrollwork hold silver-topped oil lamp stands, with a crystal and ruby-studded ornament at the centre and a small embossed box behind. Pink rose petals are scattered across the trays and cloth. No people are visible.2024-04-07Close-up photograph of a pair of gilded metal sandals, or padukas, placed on a decorated surface. Each sandal has a raised crown motif, beaded borders and a round stone ornament on the strap area. Red rose petals and yellow marigold flowers are arranged in garlands and scattered over and around the padukas. The image is slightly overexposed and blurred. No people are visible.2013-11-15Close 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.2024-10-01KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/31/20212021-10-31KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/1/20202020-12-01A pair of ornate silver padukas, footwear-shaped metal sandals with embossed floral scrollwork and small red stones set in the sole plates, is placed on a pink and gold ikat cloth. They are garlanded with yellow marigolds and red roses, and small brass or gold vessels appear at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2022-01-08Overhead photo of a pair of silver padukas (sacred sandals) set on an ornate gold-toned brass tray with embossed leaf-scalloped rim. The silver footwear is decorated with red flower petals and garlands, purple and red gemstones, pearl strands and multicoloured jewelled trim. Behind it, deep maroon drape and a maroon brocade cloth with gold patterns. No people are visible.2021-08-18Close-up photo of a pair of ornate gold-plated padukas, sandal-shaped footwear, placed on a red fabric cloth trimmed with gold zari and blue and green embroidered leaf motifs. Each paduka has a small silver-capped post and a central triangular emblem. A rudraksha bead cluster with a jewelled ornament sits between them, surrounded by scattered red and white rose petals and a green leaf. No people are visible.2021-02-01