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June 12 2004

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Overhead view of a pair of gold ceremonial sandals or padukas placed on a red-and-gold cloth-covered platform, surrounded by a border of white and yellow chrysanthemums with pink roses and purple and magenta flowers along the edges. Each sandal has ornate gold fittings with decorative knobs and small jewelled studs. To the left sits a polished silver vessel with engraved floral patterns. No people are visible.Photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandal-shaped padukas placed on a large brass tray, garlanded with white jasmine and marigold-like flowers, with pink and red roses and yellow blossoms scattered on top. Strands of pearl beads and small silver-capped ornaments lie across the padukas, with purple gemstone accents. The tray rests on a maroon fabric with gold floral embroidery, and a gold cloth is behind. This is a padapuja-style offering to sacred footwear, with no visible people. a person's presence is not visibly established.2021-12-26Close overhead photo of a pair of ornate silver padukas, sandal-shaped footwear, placed on a brass tray. Each silver piece is embossed with floral and leaf patterns and set with purple and green stones, with strings of pearls hanging down. White and cream flower garlands and pink rose accents surround them on a red brocade cloth with gold motifs. This is a padapuja-style offering of silver padukas; no people are visible.2021-12-28KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/30/20212021-12-30July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a pair of ornate gold-toned sandals (padukas) resting on a polished silver tray. Each sandal has a raised decorative border, a central post with a small ornamental knob, and a yellow chrysanthemum-like flower placed on its top, with another yellow flower lying between them. A string of white jasmine-like beads and red rose petals or blossoms encircles the tray. The background shows a tiger-striped fabric and a red patterned cloth. No people are visible.June 12 20042004-06-12Overhead photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandals or padukas placed on a dark green velvet cushion inside a brass tray. The silver footwear is engraved with floral and scroll patterns and fitted with a jeweled rosette ornament and red stones. Pink flower petals are scattered across the sandals, and the tray is framed by white jasmine garlands with pink roses and green leaf garlands. The tray rests on an orange cloth edged with a green and gold border, on a red patterned carpet. Behind it hang a maroon silk cloth with gold zari border and a green striped fabric.2025-01-31A photograph of a pair of ornate silver sandal-shaped padukas placed on a large polished brass tray, decorated with white jasmine-style garlands, red and yellow carnations, pink rosary-style strands, purple gemstone pendants and small pink rose buds. The tray rests on a lap draped in maroon fabric with gold peacock and floral brocade. Ritual footwear shown as a padapuja offering; no people visible.2021-12-27Close overhead photo of an ornate repoussé silver vessel or lid engraved with paisley-like motifs, rosettes and scrollwork, resting on a brass tray. Several fresh frangipani (plumeria) blossoms, yellow and white with pink tints, are scattered across the silver surface. No people are visible; the scene suggests a temple or ritual offering setting.2011-09-01A photograph from above of a ritual offering laid on a red-and-gold patterned cloth over an ornate red and blue carpet. Golden footprint-shaped padukas, or sandals, are decorated with a ring of white chrysanthemums and pink and purple flowers, including magenta blooms along the centre and lavender blooms at the base. To the left sits a polished silver vessel with a domed, engraved lid and a scalloped rim. No people are visible.Close overhead photo of a pair of ornately embossed silver sandal-shaped padukas set on a round brass plate resting on a small wooden stand, with two tiny figurines and white and yellow chrysanthemum flowers placed between them. Behind, a gold-bordered pink and gold silk cloth lies on a striped woven mat. A small brass bowl with white and pink petals sits in the foreground, and a brass plate edge appears at the left and right. No people are visible.2022-01-26