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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.

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A close view of a Guru Padhuka Puja arrangement: a pair of brass sandals or padukas with tall knob handles rests on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs. Orange-red ixora flowers are heaped over the central area, a white folded cloth sits among them, and lavender-blue flowers are placed on each paduka. Above, a gold-embroidered garment with a heavy gold necklace and a purple and yellow border drapes a figure out of frame, with a silver-framed altar behind and a steel bowl at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.Photograph of a ritual arrangement on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold sequins and paisley motifs. In the foreground stands a pair of gold-toned wooden padukas (sacred sandals) decorated with orange ixora flowers, a yellow flower, white petals and green leaves. Behind them, a deity murti draped in yellow cloth wears layered silver and jewelled necklaces, with yellow and orange flowers and green leaves placed around it on a decorated altar cloth. A metal bowl holding white pieces of food sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-11-09Close-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 photograph of a pair of worn golden-brown wooden padukas (sandal-shaped footwear of a deity or guru) resting on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold sequins and pink and blue thread motifs. Red ixora flower blossoms and green leaves are arranged over and around the padukas, with more red flowers placed at their tips. At the top edge, a red cloth and a glimpse of gold ornament suggest an altar setting. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of brass padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth embroidered with gold and sequin motifs, set on a green and gold embroidered textile. Orange and cream frangipani-like flowers and blue flowers are scattered over the padukas, with green leaves and a sprig at the top. No people are visible, and the ritual setting suggests a padapuja arrangement of guru padukas.A pair of golden-brown wooden padukas, footwear-shaped sacred sandals, rest on a green satin cloth edged with gold zari and embroidered with gold thread, sequins and pink and multicoloured beadwork. Bright orange ixora flowers are heaped over the sandals and scattered around them, with small dark leaves tucked among the blooms. The cloth sits on a tiger-striped orange and white fabric, and a yellow border frames the scene. No people are visible; this is a close view of a guru padhuka arrangement as used in a Guru Padhuka Puja.2024-07-12Close-up photo of a pair of brass padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a bright green embroidered cloth with gold zari and pink and multicolour sequin borders. Orange-red ixora flower clusters lie across the centre, with green leaves and a few dark purple basil-like leaves tucked among them. Four white and lavender five-petalled flowers rest on the sandals. No people are visible.Close view of a pair of wooden padukas (sandals) on a red velvet cloth covered with gold sequin embroidery, decorated with garlands and loose clusters of yellow and red ixora flowers, green leaves and two lavender ceramic star-shaped flowers set on the sandal stands. Above, a gold-embroidered ornamental collar or necklace is partly visible on a deity murti or image, with a gilded frame behind. No people are visible. This appears to be the Guru Padhuka decoration of a temple shrine.Close overhead photo of a pair of golden-brown wooden padukas (sandals) placed on a green cloth richly embroidered with gold sequins and pink and blue accents. The sandals are decorated with white and lavender-tinged flowers and surrounded by bright red-orange ixora blossoms, with a green leaf resting between them. No people are visible; the padukas stand in for the Guru's presence during Guru Padhuka Puja.2024-02-11Close 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.Close overhead photograph of a pair of wooden sandals, padukas, placed on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold thread and small pink and multicoloured sequins, edged with yellow ruffled trim. The padukas are decorated with purple-and-white star-shaped flowers and bright orange-red ixora blossoms tucked between them. Behind the cloth is a patterned orange and white fabric. No people are visible; the scene looks like a shrine offering of footwear for a deity or guru.Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti or altar arrangement. A red cloth with gold sequin and zari embroidery covers the base, with a green-and-gold bordered cloth above. Two brass-coloured peetha stands or pedestal holders carry orange ixora flowers, purple-blue flowers and green leaves. Above, a red garment draped on the deity is adorned with a silver-and-blue gemstone necklace. Yellow curtain in the background. No people are visible.2024-11-10