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Close overhead photograph of a Shiva lingam-style sacred stone set on a gold-bordered rust-red cloth. Around it is a thick garland of white jasmine flowers. Two terracotta bowls-like forms with red roses sit on the stone, with an orange rose at the top, a yellow flower below, and two small round offerings with red powder beside it. The setting appears to be a pradosha puja offering arrangement with floral decoration. No people are visible.

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April 15 20112011-04-15 +1 copiesClose-up of a padukapuja setup on a patterned cloth with a yellow runner: a pair of black wooden sandal-shaped padukas with orange-brown strap bands rests on the table, decorated with white frangipani-like flowers and orange blossoms. A brass hand bell with a handle stands between them, with a small brass bowl of offerings, a brass plate holding petals, and a lit oil lamp in the upper left. No people are visible.2013-12-10Close-up photograph of a pair of black sandals with orange straps resting on a folded maroon cloth over a silver tray with painted floral border. White and yellow plumeria flowers and a few purple and red blossoms are placed on the straps and beside them, with blurred gold and red decor in the background. No people are visible. The sandals appear to be a ceremonial offering or padukas-style footwear displayed for worship.2013-12-13December 07 20132013-12-07 +1 copiesOctober 02 20112011-10-02A pair of dark grey rubber sandals with orange straps and orange knob-shaped toe posts lies on a teal and gold brocade cloth. A circular garland of pink, magenta, purple and white daisy-like flowers with green leaves encircles the sandals. No people are visible. The sandals are presented as a ritual object, the padukas set within the floral wreath.2007-05-04Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a gold tray, decorated with dense red-orange marigold garlands and white jasmine flowers. Small gold pedestals with red stone finials stand between the sandals. No people are visible. The sandals show embossed floral and lotus motifs. The arrangement suggests padapuja-style worship of the sandals.2012-04-16April 05 20122012-04-05A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a white cloth over a woven mat. A black stone object. Two orange-brown cloth bands are tied across it, and small brass or copper cups stand nearby. Three stainless steel bowls of brown sweet offerings sit in front, with scattered rose petals. No people are visible.2006-02-27Close-up photograph of a pair of black rubber sandals with orange straps, decorated with fresh flowers including white frangipani (plumeria) with yellow centres, red hibiscus petals, a pink-red flower and a white trumpet-shaped bloom with a green stem. The sandals rest on a red and gold patterned cloth. No people are visible; the sandals appear to be padukas placed for ritual or ceremonial use.2013-12-08April 13 20132013-04-13 +2 copiesOctober 27 20122012-10-27