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A close photo of a ceremonial seat or padukas-style offering set on a red fabric cloth embroidered with gold and silver sequins, green and blue leaf motifs. Two ornate gold-toned metal sandal-shaped footwear pieces are placed on the cloth, decorated with embossed floral scrollwork and triangular emblems. Pink carnations, yellow and red petals are scattered on them, along with a jeweled crown-like ornament studded with pink and clear stones, and a small leopard-print cloth-covered box. Gold ornate metalwork frames the background. No people are visible.

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Close overhead photo of a ritual offering arranged on a bright yellow cloth. Two ornate gold-toned metal sandals or paduka with embossed floral and geometric patterns sit at right, with two small silver cups on pedestals placed among them. Pink-tipped rose petals, loose yellow carnations and green leaves fill the center. At upper left, a folded striped leopard-print and brown cloth is topped by a gold ornament set with red and white stones. No people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of ritual objects displayed on a yellow silk cloth with a silver-bordered edge, set on a brass stand in a temple setting. Two ornate gold sandal-shaped padukas lie at the centre, surrounded by pink and yellow rose petals. Two small silver-capped vessels and a folded cloth with a jewelled, pink-stoned crown-like ornament rest among the petals. A red patterned carpet and a gold-embroidered cushion appear in the background. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a pair of gold-embossed sacred foot-shaped padukas (sandals) on a red satin cloth trimmed with gold zari, blue and green leaf motifs and sequins. White carnations, a pink rose, yellow petals and a dark red rose are placed on top, with small silver discs set with red stones. No people are visible; this is a worship object, possibly for padapuja.2022-06-22Close view of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a bright yellow silk cloth with silver border. Red and pink rose petals and a deep red rose are scattered over the padukas, with a folded brown and gold patterned cloth and a jewelled ornament at the left. No people are visible; the setting suggests a padapuja offering arrangement.A close photograph of a ritual offering arranged in a yellow cloth tray edged with silver-grey braid. Red rose petals and whole rose blossoms are heaped in the center, with green leaves laid on top. Two ornate gold-toned metal items with pointed finials sit among them, alongside a folded leopard-print cloth and a jeweled ornament set with red and white stones. Behind the tray stands a large embossed brass panel with a stylized feather or floral motif. No people are visible.KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/5/20222022-02-05Close-up of an ornate ceremonial padukas-style or metal object draped in a red satin cloth with gold and blue embroidered borders. Ornate gold filigree repousse plates with floral scrollwork sit on the cloth, decorated with scattered red and pink rose petals, pink carnation blossoms, a small green leaf sprig, and a jeweled ornament set with red stones. No people are visible; the view shows only the decorated object and offerings.2020-11-24KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/1/20222022-01-01A close photograph of a ceremonial offering arranged on an ornate gold-toned tray set on a bright yellow cloth with a silver border. The tray holds green chrysanthemum-style flowers, red and yellow rose petals, green leaves, two silver vessels with red-jewelled tops, and a folded tiger-striped and brown cloth topped with a jewelled ornament. A loose rose petal lies on the cloth at the upper right, and a leopard-print surface is visible at the lower left. No people are visible.A photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandal-shaped padukas placed on a bright yellow silk cloth with silver trim. The gold footwear is engraved with a central circular emblem and floral scrollwork. Red and orange rose petals are scattered across the padukas and cloth. A pair of small clear glass oil lamps or cups sits beside the petals, and a leopard-print cloth wrap with a jewelled gold and red ornament rests on the left. No people are visible; the setting is a floor with a red patterned rug.KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/31/20212021-10-31Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned metal padukas (sacred sandals) decorated with engraved floral scrolls and Om symbols, resting on a red and gold brocade cloth over a brass tray. Pink and white flowers with purple edges, green leaves and yellow turmeric-smeared stones are scattered across the sandals, with loose petals on the dark surface around them. No people are visible; this is an offering of padukas during festival worship.