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Close-up photograph of a pair of sandals placed on a brown leopard-print fur cloth on a gold-framed tray, presented as a worship offering. The sandals are adorned with a gold coin-patterned border, yellow chrysanthemum flowers arranged around them, and two small terracotta-coloured cups with red kumkum or vermilion marks. A decorated brown cloth with a jeweled, pearl-studded motif sits at the centre. No people are visible. The image shows a padukas-style offering in a temple setting.

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Close overhead photograph of a pair of sandals placed on a brown leopard-print fur cloth as an offering. The sandals are dark grey with orange clay-like pieces fitted at the toe posts, wrapped in ridged copper-toned bands. A gold coin-studded garland arches over them. Yellow rose petals, yellow chrysanthemum flowers and a small silver and green stone ornament are scattered across the sandals. A folded brown cloth holds a red, green and white stone-set brooch-like ornament. At the bottom edge, a polished silver ritual plate with a floral engraved centre sits on a dark red surface. No people are visible.2022-01-24KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/26/20222022-08-26 +3 copiesOverhead photo of a pair of wooden paduka sandals resting on a bright pink silk cloth on a grey tiled floor, with a striped leopard-print fabric at the right edge. The sandals are encircled by a garland of yellow marigold-type flowers, and small red-tipped vibhuti-like items and a few loose yellow flowers sit near them. No people are visible in the frame.Photo 66790112022-09-19 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 9/5/20222022-09-05 +1 copiesA top-down photo of a pair of wooden sandals or padukas placed on a green satin cloth, decorated with a thick garland of yellow chrysanthemum flowers. Two red roses sit at the center of the garland, and a dark textured cloth lies beneath the sandals. A decorative pink and gold-bordered fabric and a leopard-print cloth appear at the left edge. No people are visible. The sandals are shown as a ritual offering, consistent with a padapuja-style worship of paduka.Photo 82899852022-05-09 +1 copiesPhoto 99176212022-06-20 +1 copiesA top-down photograph of a pair of dark sandals resting on a red cloth with gold border, encircled by a thick garland of yellow marigolds. Small white jasmine flowers and a brown fruit or nut are tucked onto the front of each sandal. A patterned rug lies at the top edge and grey floor tiles surround the arrangement. No people are visible. The sandals and garland appear to be an offering arrangement, possibly for a padapuja-style ritual honouring footwear, though no ritual is clearly shown.Overhead photo of a pair of wooden padukas, traditional sandal-shaped footwear with brown leather straps, placed on a dark cushioned base. The padukas are garlanded with a thick ring of yellow chrysanthemums and marigold-style blooms, with purple orchids tucked at the top. A pink silk cloth with gold zari border lies beneath them on a grey tiled floor, with a leopard-print cloth at the left edge. No people are visible; this shows a padapuja-style floral offering of the sacred footwear.2026-01-03Photograph of a pair of dark leather sandals decorated with yellow marigold-style flowers and small red flowers, resting on an ornate gold-and-red decorated tray with coloured stones and a white crocheted cloth beneath. Two pairs of sandals are visible, one pair placed behind the other. Pink flowers lie near the front, and blue and pink pompoms appear at the upper edge. No people are visible; the scene reads as an offering arrangement of footwear for a devotional display.KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 6/7/20222022-06-07 +1 copies