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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.

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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.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.Close-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.2024-07-09A close photograph of a ritual altar cloth in rich red velvet embroidered with gold zari work, sequins and green border trim. On a round brass tray sit two brass cylindrical objects, surrounded by blue butterfly-pea flowers and white blossoms, with a cluster of bright orange-red ixora flowers and green leaves placed at the centre. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a deity puja decoration rather than a named event.2024-07-10Close-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.2024-11-10A 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.Close 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 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.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.2024-06-18A close photograph of a decorated altar cloth draped in red velvet with gold sequin and green zari borders. On a brass plate sit two small cylindrical pieces resembling padukas or wooden stands, decorated with red, pink and yellow ixora flowers and green leaves. A silver bowl of yellow flowers and sliced apple sits at left, and a small silver plate lies at right. The surrounding altar has red flower arrangements and ornate gold-framed trays, indicating a temple worship setup. No people are visible.2024-08-09A 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 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.