Overhead photo of a pair of wooden paduka sandals resting on a bright pink silk cloth on a grey tiled floor, with a striped leopard-print fabric at the right edge. The sandals are encircled by a garland of yellow marigold-type flowers, and small red-tipped vibhuti-like items and a few loose yellow flowers sit near them. No people are visible in the frame. - Nithyanandapedia

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Overhead photo of a pair of wooden paduka sandals resting on a bright pink silk cloth on a grey tiled floor, with a striped leopard-print fabric at the right edge. The sandals are encircled by a garland of yellow marigold-type flowers, and small red-tipped vibhuti-like items and a few loose yellow flowers sit near them. No people are visible in the frame.

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Overhead photo of a pair of wooden padukas, traditional sandal-shaped footwear with brown leather straps, placed on a dark cushioned base. The padukas are garlanded with a thick ring of yellow chrysanthemums and marigold-style blooms, with purple orchids tucked at the top. A pink silk cloth with gold zari border lies beneath them on a grey tiled floor, with a leopard-print cloth at the left edge. No people are visible; this shows a padapuja-style floral offering of the sacred footwear.

Overhead photo of a brass tray draped with a hot pink silk cloth edged in gold zari border. On the tray sit a dark stone object and a set of wooden or terracotta-toned sandals, both encircled by bright yellow marigold garlands. A leopard-print fabric and a patterned cloth appear at the top of the frame, with tiled floor visible at the bottom. No people are visible; this is an arrangement of floral offerings and ritual objects.

A close overhead photograph of a pair of wooden sandals or paduka-like footwear placed on a brocade cloth with navy and gold floral patterns. The footwear is wreathed in a continuous garland of bright yellow marigolds interspersed with a few deep maroon flowers, and a small red blossom sits on the front. A patterned carpet lies at the top of the frame and grey floor tiles at the bottom. No people are visible.

Overhead photo of a dark stone lingam set on a bright pink cloth, decorated with a large garland of yellow marigold-type flowers encircling it. Maroon chrysanthemum-like blooms and yellow flowers are placed around the lingam, and two small brass or clay oil lamps sit at the top. The stone is dark with a textured surface, and a gold-edged fabric and tiled floor are visible at the edges. No people are visible; this shows a flower-adorned shiva lingam as part of daily puja decoration.

Overhead photo of a flower-decorated ritual object on a pink silk cloth. Yellow and purple chrysanthemums, yellow marigold garlands and a few green leaves are arranged around clay oil lamps or diyas and a dark stone surface, possibly a sacred stone base. Pink flowers appear near the bottom. The arrangement sits on a wooden or brass-carved tray on a grey tiled floor. No people are visible, though a patterned fabric edge appears at the right. This shows floral decoration of a puja setting.

A photograph of a pair of brown leather sandals placed on a dark woven mat, decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and white and orange flowers. A yellow flower garland with purple accents lies across the sandals, and a red-and-pink cloth with a green and gold border sits beneath them. No people are visible.

A top-down photo of a pair of wooden sandals or padukas placed on a green satin cloth, decorated with a thick garland of yellow chrysanthemum flowers. Two red roses sit at the center of the garland, and a dark textured cloth lies beneath the sandals. A decorative pink and gold-bordered fabric and a leopard-print cloth appear at the left edge. No people are visible. The sandals are shown as a ritual offering, consistent with a padapuja-style worship of paduka.

Overhead photo of a ritual arrangement on a metal tray lined with a hot pink cloth edged in gold. Yellow chrysanthemum-type flowers form a ring around a dark stone or metal object with a raised ridged form, accented by green leaves, white flowers and two small brown cones or nuts. Gold-edged pink fabric frames the tray, and a patterned floor is visible at the lower right. No people are visible.

A close overhead photo of a pair of brown leather sandals, the paduka, placed on a dark cushion over a magenta silk cloth with gold border. The sandals are decorated with yellow chrysanthemums, orange-brown chrysanthemums, white and lavender daisies, green leaves, and white jasmine garlands. A leopard-print fabric edges the right side and grey floor tiles appear at the top. No people are visible; the setting is a worship arrangement of paduka with flowers.

Overhead photo of a pair of footwear placed as a sacred offering on a magenta silk cloth inside a brass tray. The wooden-soled sandals have dark grey textured uppers and tan leather straps, and are encircled by a thick garland of yellow chrysanthemums. Dried red and purple flowers and a single red petal rest between the sandals, and a small yellow flower sits atop the strap area. The tiled grey floor and a leopard-print cloth appear at the edges. A timestamp in the corner reads May 24, 2025, 6:48 AM. No people are visible.

Photograph of a pair of black wooden-soled sandals or padukas arranged on a bright magenta cloth, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and pink, white, purple and green chrysanthemum flowers. Golden ribbon edging the cloth is visible. The sandals are placed on a tiled floor with no people visible. This appears to be a floral offering to paduka footwear, a padapuja-style decoration.

Overhead photo of a dark stone lingam decorated for worship, with its base wrapped in a magenta cloth edged with gold zari. Yellow and white chrysanthemums are arranged over the top and sides, with a white jasmine garland looped around the lower portion. A wide tan band wraps across the middle, and small brown clay or wooden objects rest at the front. Grey floor tiles surround the arrangement.