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Overhead photo of two polished silver thalis holding small silver katoris of food offerings on a dark surface. The upper tray has five katoris containing grated white coconut, a few almonds, and cooked rice mixed with yellow and white grains. The lower larger tray has six katoris of cooked rice mixed with yellow lentil or spice grains, some with a greenish-yellow tint. No people are visible; the scene shows temple naivedyam-style offerings arranged for ritual use.

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Two round silver-toned trays viewed from above on a dark glossy surface, each holding small bowls of food. The left tray has five bowls: white rice with a pink garnish, yellow-orange rice, and pale green and yellow rice dishes. The right tray has seven bowls: a pale yellow sweet, brown-tinged rice, a golden grain dish, clear white liquid, a small bowl of ghee, and a bowl of golden grated sweet. No people are visible. This appears to be an offering or annadan plate arrangement.2022-07-02 +1 copiesOverhead photo of two round stainless steel thalis on a steel prep surface, serving vegetarian food. The upper thali holds a cup of white rice pudding or kheer, yellow sweet kheer with saffron, a cup of white curd or yogurt, a cup of vegetable rice with yellow spiced pieces, and a small water glass. The lower thali has a cup of plain white rice, a cup of brown spiced powder, a cup of green herb powder, a cup of cooked green beans or okra, a cup of yellow sweet rice with raisins, a cup of dry brown spice mix, and a central pile of white shredded food. No people are visible, and the arrangement is food only.2024-11-21Overhead photo of two round polished silver trays of temple neivedyam offerings on a dark floor. The upper tray holds seven small silver cups: rice with saffron-coloured strands, golden spiced rice, plain white rice, rice with pumpkin seeds, a cup of water in the centre, and a rice dish with yellow spice. The lower tray holds white rice topped with whole almonds, golden spiced rice, plain white rice, a yellow-gold liquid in a bowl, and another golden rice dish. A brass lamp stand is partly visible at the left edge. No people are visible.2022-07-28 +1 copiesOverhead photograph of two round polished stainless-steel thalis on a dark countertop. The left thali holds seven small steel bowls containing cooked rice dishes, one with yellow pieces, one with white rice and cashews or raisins, one with a thin white liquid, and one with a small steel cup of water. The right thali holds a large ripe mango with orange-red blush at its centre, surrounded by six small steel bowls of plain white and seasoned rice. No people are visible; the scene shows prepared food offerings arranged for a ritual meal.2024-11-28Overhead photo of two round polished silver thalis on a dark tiled surface holding small silver bowls of cooked rice dishes, including a pale yellow rice with lentils, a light brown rice, a white rice with scattered lentils and a golden-yellow rice, plus a clear glass with water. A few red rose petals rest among the bowls on the upper plate. At the right edge, a dark wooden tray holds a rudraksha bead garland with gold-coloured spacers and a blue thread. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be ritual food offerings prepared for a temple ceremony.2025-12-28Two round polished stainless steel thali plates viewed from above on a black glossy surface, each holding small steel katoris filled with cooked rice dishes. The upper plate has around six katoris: yellow rice, brownish rice, green herb-flecked rice, pale mashed potato, a small water cup in the centre. The lower plate holds a brown spiced rice, a yellow lentil-style rice, a green-flecked herb rice, and a white yogurt rice in a cup at the bottom. No people are visible, and no swami is present.2022-04-30 +3 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 9/9/20222022-09-09 +1 copiesOverhead photo of two round silver-toned metal thalis on a grey stainless steel counter. The upper tray holds four small metal cups filled with rice dishes, including vegetable rice with corn and greens, a dark stew, and cooked rice with vegetables. The larger lower tray has seven cups of rice topped with varied preparations: green and yellow powders, a brown crumbly mix, creamy yogurt, and a small cup of white liquid, with rose petals scattered on the trays. No people are visible.2024-10-11KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/13/20222022-08-13 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 9/21/20222022-09-21 +1 copiesOverhead photo of two round stainless steel thalis on a stainless steel counter, filled with small bowls of vegetarian food. The left thali holds several bowls of powdered and crumbled dry preparations, a bowl of mixed nuts and peanuts in oil, and a yellow flower petal at its edge. The right thali holds bowls of green-speckled crumbly chutney, a bowl of plain white rice, a bowl of yellow scrambled-looking dish, a bowl of peas with diced onion and vegetables, and a small glass of water. No people are visible.2024-12-23A photograph of silver bowls on stainless steel trays, filled with rice-based food offerings: rice with orange chilli powder, rice with mixed peanuts and tempered spices, rice with grated coconut, curd rice, and small cups of sugar, jaggery or dates and a golden liquid. A red cloth and a gold-coloured deity murti or decorative item appear at the upper left, and a silver lamp or ritual vessel sits at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2026-01-05