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Close-up photograph of a padukapuja offering on a patterned carpet. A person in white clothing kneels at left, and their hand with a wristwatch and red and brown beaded bracelets reaches toward a tray. The tray holds a pair of black wooden sandals, or paduka, adorned with orange and red flower petals, orange marigolds and a red rose. Nearby are small brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass cup, a small brown glass bottle with a spray nozzle, and a brass bell-shaped vessel. Orange and red cloth lies beneath the brass items at the right edge.

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Close-up photograph of a padapuja setup: a pair of black sandals with orange straps rests on a cloth, surrounded by red rose petals, a white frangipani flower, a small brown oil bottle, a brass bell, small brass bowls and oil lamps. A hand reaches in from the right holding a brass plate. No person is shown in full; no figure can be identified as a person.2013-12-22Close overhead photo of a padapuja setup on a patterned rug. A pair of black sandals with tan straps rests on an ornate red and gold cloth, flanked by brass plates, a small brass oil lamp, a brass bell, a brass cup with spoon, a white conch shell and a small bottle. A person in white clothing with a gold-toned bangle has a hand resting at the lower right edge of the frame.2013-12-09December 11 20132013-12-11December 14 20112011-12-14December 07 20132013-12-07 +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.2013-12-10August 24 20162016-08-24Close photo of a padukapuja setup on a patterned carpet: a pair of black sandals with orange straps lies on a folded orange cloth, decorated with white plumeria and yellow flowers. Beside it a small gold deity murti and a red-and-green garlanded figure rest on a red cloth with a green cloth draped over the stand. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass plate of flowers, a glass of orange juice and a lit incense stick are nearby. A person in white clothing and gold bangles reaches toward the sandals, and another person's arm is visible at the top left. Other flowers and ritual items sit on the floor.2013-12-15A photograph of a padapuja setup on a striped woven mat on a white tiled floor. In the centre, a pair of black and orange rubber sandals is placed side by side, with a few pink flower petals on one sole. Behind them sits a polished brass thali tray with small brass pieces, beside a brass cup. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a white conch shell, a small brass bell and a brass dish with a white substance sit nearby. A brass plate holds pink flowers, and a folded orange cloth lies beside incense sticks in a brass holder. A blue-and-white striped mattress and a person's white-clad legs appear at the top edge. No people are shown standing in the frame.2010-10-12Close photo of a puja being performed on a white marble floor. A person in white clothing with ash-smeared hands and feet holds a small red flame or offering over brass puja items. Nearby are a brass tray with an oil lamp, brass bowls, a copper water vessel, an incense stick, a plate of rose petals and mixed flowers, a small brass bell, and a brass aarti lamp burning with a small flame. A striped cloth lies beside the bare feet. Only partial body parts are visible, so the person's identity cannot be determined from the image.2017-01-22Close photograph of a Paduka Puja setup on a brass tray: a pair of dark wooden sandals with orange-red cushioned straps, decorated with white jasmine-like flowers and small red and brown ritual pieces. A lit brass oil lamp burns at the right edge, with brass pooja vessels, a small cup of yellow flowers, and a stick of incense in the background. No people are visible.2012-10-22A close photograph of a puja being performed on a white marble floor. In the foreground, a man's hands, with a beaded bracelet of white and red beads on the wrist, hold a small brass spoon over a brass vessel and a lit incense stick. On an orange cloth are a brass plate of red flowers, a brass bell with a bird-shaped handle, and a brass spouted vessel. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit nearby. Behind, out of focus, people in white clothes with red-edged dhotis sit on the floor, and further lamps glow on orange cloths.2011-09-06 +1 copies