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Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned padukas (holy sandals) with intricate scrollwork and knob handles, resting on a white cloth held by a person in white. The sandals are heaped with garlands of yellow marigolds, pink rose petals and white jasmine flowers. Only hands and white garments are visible; no faces are shown.

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February 24 20072007-02-24Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate gold-toned padukas (holy sandals) with engraved scroll and floral patterns and raised knob-shaped handles, resting on a white cloth. They are surrounded by a heap of pink flower petals, yellow marigold-type blossoms and white jasmine flowers. Hands and a cloth edge are partly visible at the edges of the frame, indicating a procession ritual setting.2007-02-24February 24 20072007-02-24Close-up of a pair of ornate silver sandals, or padukas, with intricate repoussé floral and scroll engraving and small gold-toned finials on their tops. They rest on a bed of loose rose petals and are surrounded by garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold blossoms with red and magenta flowers. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-09Close photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandals or padukas, placed side by side and decorated with embossed floral and scroll engraving. Each has a small gold-toned finial at the front. The footwear is heavily covered with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold blossoms, red and pink rose petals, and scattered white petals. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2010-01-09June 25 20132013-06-252003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a pair of ornate silver sandals, or padukas, lying side by side and heavily covered with flowers. The silver has embossed scrollwork, floral and paisley motifs, and a small triangular emblem on each sole, with a round stone-like boss near the toe. Scattered over and around them are yellow marigold-type blossoms, white jasmine strands, and red, magenta and purple rose petals, all set on white cloth. No people are visible. The image is a ritual arrangement of padukas for padapuja.2010-01-09February 24 20072007-02-24Close-up photograph of a pair of ornate gold sandals or padukas placed on a gold-embossed tray surrounded by pink and white flowers, including pink carnations, white jasmine and a white plumeria blossom with a yellow center. The gold footwear has raised floral and lotus-style relief carvings and small ruby-like studs on the knobs. No people are visible. The arrangement suggests a padapuja or padukas worship offering.2013-06-25Close-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.2015-12-25