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Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali on a white board, set on a red-orange cloth with printed mantra-like text visible along its edge. The thali holds a bowl of orange lentil dal, a mound of white steamed rice, a bowl of sliced green chillies, a small bowl of yellow pickle or lentil, a bowl of cooked beetroot, a bowl of golden fried papad-like pieces, and a small glass of almonds and raisins. A copper or copper-coloured cup sits to the right. No people are visible.

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Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali on a red and white woven cloth. Around the plate are small steel bowls holding yellow dal, a green vegetable stir-fry with bell pepper and okra, plain white rice, lemon-yellow tempered rice, a white rice dish flecked with cumin, and a small bowl of yellow pickle or chutney. No people are visible, and the scene shows only a meal laid out on the plate.Overhead view of a silver thali plate on a dark tiled floor holding several stainless steel bowls of vegetarian food: a yellow dal, plain white steamed rice, a cabbage and carrot preparation dotted with a red flower petal, diced beetroot, a brown chutney or pickle topped with a yellow petal, and a small bowl of ghee with a yellow petal. At the right edge, part of a decorated deity murti is visible with jeweled ornaments and pearl garlands. No people are visible.2024-09-09Overhead photo of a meal served on a round stainless steel thali placed on a red and cream woven cloth. Steamed white rice fills a bowl at upper left, and a yellow-orange lentil dal sits in a bowl at upper right. A small bowl in the centre holds three dried apricots. Lower left, a steel bowl contains sautéed green beans, and lower right, a bowl holds mixed nuts and raisins including almonds, cashews, walnuts and golden raisins. No people or ritual objects are visible.Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali on a white board. Bowls hold dal in yellow-brown broth, yellow potato curry garnished with cilantro, cumin-flecked yellow rice, plain white steamed rice, a small mound of orange sweet with almond, and a salad of cucumber, tomato and cilantro. A copper tumbler sits at right. Beneath the plate lies a red cloth with partly visible printed script.2024-06-09Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali plate set on a red cloth and a blue book. Clockwise from the top: a bowl of yellow dal, a bowl of plain white rice, a bowl of yellow vegetable pulao with peas and chickpeas, a round orange laddu in a small steel bowl, a small bowl of crumbly sweet, and a copper cup at the centre. The red cloth bears printed Sanskrit-style script, and the blue book has partial printed text. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali on a red and white patterned cloth. Around the rim are small steel bowls holding a yellow potato and cilantro dish, dark chickpea and tomato curry, green bean stir-fry, a fresh tomato and potato salad, a dark sweet with a cashew on top, and a bowl of orange lentil dal. A cup of plain white rice sits at the bottom, and a small central dish holds ghee or oil with saffron threads. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali plate on a red and white embroidered cloth, holding a meal of several small steel bowls. Clockwise from top left: spiced potato dish with cilantro, a bowl of black chickpeas and dark beans with dried red chillies, a small bowl of chopped tomato, onion and cilantro salad, a bowl of brown sweet paste topped with a cashew, a bowl of yellow dal with cilantro, a mound of white steamed rice, a bowl of green vegetable stir-fry with cilantro, and a small cup of clear liquid with saffron threads. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a South Asian vegetarian meal served on a round stainless steel thali placed on a red and white geometric patterned cloth. Small steel bowls hold cooked green beans, spiced potato, yellow dal, plain white rice, and yellow flavoured rice with visible vegetables. No people, deities, or ritual objects are visible; the scene shows food only.2024-12-09Overhead photo of a ritual food offering on a red and cream patterned cloth. A round stainless steel thali holds five small bowls: plain white rice, yellow potato curry, green bean stir-fry, yellow lemon or turmeric rice, and a golden liquid dal or sauce. Below, a white cutting board sits on a red-orange cloth printed with repeated lettering. On the board is a small stainless steel bowl holding a halved passion fruit, with a copper cup beside it. A brass plate and a small steel lamp or vessel lie at the right edge on the wooden table. No people are visible.2024-12-09April 18 20222022-04-18KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/30/20222022-03-30 +6 copiesOverhead photo of a round polished steel thali tray offering on a dark black surface. Five small steel bowls hold rice with petals, a red-purple chopped beetroot preparation, a yellow-green vegetable stir-fry, a yellow dal, and a small glass of water. A whole red pomegranate sits in the front bowl, topped with a petal. On the left edge, a rudraksha and gold bead garland decorates a dark stone or wooden object. No people are visible.2024-10-22