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A photograph of a brass oval tray on a maroon and gold patterned cloth, holding a pair of silver-toned sacred sandals or padukas decorated with red marigold flowers, white pearl strands, and a jeweled gold-toned ornamental garland with green and red stones. Two purple stone-topped silver posts stand on the padukas. No people are visible in the scene.

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KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/25/20212021-09-25Overhead photo of a pair of ornate silver footprint-shaped padukas (sandals) placed on a large gold-coloured brass tray with scalloped rim. The silver padukas are decorated with inset red and purple stones, strands of pearls, and a row of multicoloured jewelled motifs along the edge. Red and maroon flowers are scattered over and around them, and a rope of pearls drapes across the tray. The tray rests on a maroon fabric with gold brocade patterns, against a dark background. No people are visible.2021-08-18KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/14/20212021-09-14Overhead photo of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear of a deity or guru) resting on a large gold-coloured brass tray with scalloped rim. The silver pieces are engraved with floral and leaf patterns and set with purple and red stones. They are decorated with pearl strings, dangling pearl tassels, dark red flower garlands and a small orange marigold with a green leaf at the centre. A row of multicoloured stone-set ornaments runs along the front edge. The tray sits on a maroon brocade cloth with gold patterns. No people are visible.2021-09-13Photograph of a silver and gold ritual plate holding a silver deity footwear or padukas-style ornament, a decorative silver sheet with embossed floral patterns, strings of white pearls, jeweled pendant clasps set with green, red and purple stones, and dark red flowers arranged across it. The brass plate has a scalloped rim and sits on a dark red cloth with gold brocade patterns. No people are visible.2021-09-26Close-up of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sandal-shaped footwear) resting on a large embossed gold-coloured tray. The silver surfaces are engraved with floral and leaf scrollwork and decorated with strings of pearls and dark red marigold-type flowers arranged across them. Each paduka has a small round ornament near the front, and a jewelled ornamental border with green, red and white stones lies along the lower edge of the tray. A deep maroon patterned cloth lies beneath the tray. No people are visible, so this reads as a ritual padapuja display of sacred footwear.2021-09-14 +1 copiesOverhead photo of a pair of silver padukas (sacred sandals) set on an ornate gold-toned brass tray with embossed leaf-scalloped rim. The silver footwear is decorated with red flower petals and garlands, purple and red gemstones, pearl strands and multicoloured jewelled trim. Behind it, deep maroon drape and a maroon brocade cloth with gold patterns. No people are visible.2021-08-18Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a large gold-toned brass tray with embossed rim. The silver sandals have engraved chevron and floral patterns, purple faceted stones at their tops, and strands of pearls hanging from them. Dark red marigold-type flowers lie between and below the sandals, with white and orange petals scattered beside them, and a row of jewelled gemstone ornaments runs along the bottom edge. A string of pearls arcs across the top. Red and gold patterned cloth and a silver vessel appear at the edges. No people are visible.2021-09-10KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 8/28/20212021-08-28 +1 copiesA photograph of ceremonial silver padukas, a pair of sandal-shaped footwear, resting on a large polished brass tray with scalloped rim. The silver padukas have engraved floral patterns, purple gemstone knobs, strings of pearls hanging from them, and small silver stands. Orange flowers and white blossoms are placed between them, and a border of pearls and multicoloured jewelled ornaments surrounds the tray. The tray sits on a maroon draped cloth with gold brocade pattern. No people are visible.2021-09-11November 17 20212021-11-17Overhead view of a pair of ornate silver padukas (sacred sandals) placed on a large round brass tray. The silver sandals are heavily engraved with floral and leaf patterns and studded with multicoloured stones, a purple gem sits on each top, and strands of pink beads hang from them. White jasmine-style garlands and a string of white pearls, with pink and green flower accents, surround the padukas. The tray rests on a maroon cloth with gold patterns, in front of a golden silk backdrop. No people are visible. This shows a padapuja-style offering of sandals.2021-12-31