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Photograph of a ritual arrangement for a paduka puja. A large silver pedestal with a lotus-petal base holds a gold paduka pair, both wrapped in white jasmine garlands with green leaves, set on a silver tray. A smaller gold deity figure in a tray sits on a blue striped cloth, also garlanded with white flowers. Scattered red flower petals lie on the red carpet at right. No people are visible.

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June 12 20042004-06-12A photograph of a padapuja ritual: a large silver pedestal holding a pair of gold paduka (sandals) decorated with white flower garlands sits on a red patterned rug. A smaller silver tray with a gold paduka pair and a white garland rests on a blue striped cloth. Scattered pink petals lie on the rug. At the right edge, a seated person wears orange ochre robes, with bare feet resting near the petals. The scene suggests a footwear-worship offering, with no face visible.2004-06-12June 12 20042004-06-12January 13 20172017-01-13January 13 20172017-01-13January 13 20172017-01-13January 13 20172017-01-13A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-coloured sandals or padukas resting on a silver tray. Each sandal has embossed floral engraving, a small domed knob with a pink gemstone, and a yellow chrysanthemum flower. A garland of white jasmine buds and red flowers encircles the tray, and a single yellow flower lies between the sandals. The tray sits on a red cloth against a patterned brown tiger-stripe backdrop. No people are visible.November 23 20132013-11-23January 01 20132013-01-01September 01 20112011-09-01June 12 20042004-06-12