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A photograph of a ceremonial setup on a pink cloth with gold border laid over a tiger-striped fabric. At the centre is a carved golden-brown wooden sandal-shaped object with a raised knob, decorated with pearl strands, pink and red flowers, and a jewelled ornament. A yellow embroidered cloth lies on a stool in the background beside black tiled walls. No people are visible.

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Photo 82871202021-02-08KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 2/1/20212021-02-01A photograph of ceremonial golden paduka sandals set on a pink and gold brocade cloth draped over a table patterned with tiger stripes. Multiple strands of white pearl beads are laid across the sandals, with pink and white flowers and a few small brown and gold items arranged beside them. Dark tiled wall and floor in the background. No people are visible; the sandals are an object of worship, a padapuja-style arrangement.2020-12-21KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 12/14/20202020-12-14A photograph of a pair of gold-toned ceremonial sandals or padukas placed on a pink cloth edged with gold brocade. A long strand of white pearls drapes over them, with pink and peach carnations, white flowers and a small jewelled gold ornament scattered on top. A tiger-striped fabric lies beneath the cloth against a dark tiled wall. No people are visible.2020-11-16KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 12/7/20202020-12-07KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/18/20212021-01-18Close photo of a ceremonial metal tray or pair of gold-toned sandal-shaped padukas set on a pink and gold brocade cloth. Strands of white pearl beads are draped across the cloth. Red carnations and a pink carnation are scattered on the tray, and a small ornate gold medallion sits to the right. Two gold knob-shaped finials stand on the tray. Dark grey tiled wall behind. No people are visible.2021-01-25KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/4/20212021-01-04Close-up photo of a pair of gilded wooden sandals or padukas placed on a magenta cloth with gold brocade border, decorated with a strand of white pearls, pink carnations, a dark flower and a gold jewelled ornament. The gilt surfaces show white paint or tilak-like markings and the setting suggests a puja or padapuja arrangement; no people are visible.2020-12-28KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 12/1/20202020-12-01A top-down photograph of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) resting on a large gilded brass plate with scalloped rim. The silver footwear is engraved with floral scrollwork and small red stone inlays, and is decorated with pink carnations and a yellow flower at the centre, with a jewelled garland draped over it. The plate sits on a maroon brocade cloth against a dark stone floor. This is a padapuja-style offering of sacred footwear, shown with no people visible.2021-07-18