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Close-up photograph of a pair of grey stone sandal-shaped padukas placed on a gold repoussé metal surface. Each paduka has a small upright peg, and both are scattered with white jasmine-like flowers, pink petals, turmeric or kumkum powder and a small shell. To the right lies a dried rose-pink bundle tied with a yellow cord. No people are visible.

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2002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01 +2 copiesDecember 25 20152015-12-25February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesA top-down photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandals resting on a round silver tray. The sandals have embossed scrollwork, peacock-like motifs, flower medallions, and small red-gemmed knobs. The tray is scattered with red rose petals and white jasmine-like flowers with green leaves, set on a patterned carpet. No people are visible; the sandals are ceremonial padukas, offered as a pada puja setting.2012-12-11A close photograph of a pair of ornate brass footwear-shaped objects resting on a white silk cloth, heaped with fresh white tuberose garlands, yellow marigolds, red rose petals and purple flower petals. The padukas-style metal sandals are set at the centre, with two gold-toned pillar-like fittings rising from them. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-09Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate silver padukas, or sandals, on an orange and gold embroidered cloth, decorated with yellow marigold garlands, white flower sprigs and a strand of pearls around the edge. A small pink and gold beaded embellishment sits between the sandals. No people are visible, and the scene suggests a ritual offering of footwear as a worship object.2015-12-25A pair of ornate gold sandals resting on a polished silver tray over a red cloth. The gilt footwear has raised floral and lotus-style patterns, with round gold knobs set with red stones, and is scattered with white jasmine flowers, a green leaf and bits of orange-yellow petal. No people are visible; this is a close-up photograph of the sacred footwear offered on the tray.2010-09-26Close-up photograph of a pair of bare feet standing on two ornate gold padukas (sandals) placed on a red velvet cloth scattered with white rice grains, rose petals and flower garlands, a ritual padapuja. The feet belong to a person wearing saffron-orange robes at the right edge; a white cloth hangs at the left and a gold vessel rests at the top. The gold padukas have small raised knobs.2009-07-07Close-up photograph of a pair of small golden metal padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a dark black stone surface. A pink flower with petals rests between the sandals. A red fabric backdrop is visible at the top. Water droplets glisten on the stone. No people are visible. The image is a padukapuja offering.2013-07-29A close photograph of a ritual bathing of a pair of sandal-shaped paduka footwear placed on a gold-rimmed tray covered by a gold-patterned cloth. A hand wearing a silver bangle pours milk from a brass vessel over the white-coated paduka, which are decorated with gold edging and small gold motifs. Two pink flowers lie on the tray beside the paduka, and a steel bowl of white liquid sits at the lower right. A person in a white garment is partly visible at upper left, and an orange-bordered saree sleeve appears at right. The scene suggests an abhishekam of paduka.Close-up photo of a pair of sandals placed on a saffron-orange cloth during a paada pooja setup. The dark sandals have orange straps and are decorated with purple orchids and a green orchid. Beside them lie a red cloth with a rudraksha mala and a silver chain, a white conch shell, a small brass bowl with a white stick, and an orange cup. A hand in the upper right reaches toward a brass plate. No people's faces are visible; only a sleeve in white clothing appears at the right edge.2014-12-302002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01 +2 copies