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A round brass thali tray holds about ten small brass bowls of rice preparations on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold paisley and pink motifs. The bowls contain white rice, lemon-yellow and tamarind-brown rice, a green rice with peas, a pale rice with cashews, a sweet brown preparation with dates, and a small brass cup of liquid at the centre. Red flowers are placed among the bowls, and gold-trimmed brass trays with more red and blue flowers appear at the top edge. No people are visible.

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A large round brass tray holds a ring of small brass bowls filled with rice preparations, including lemon-yellow rice, white rice with herbs, coconut-garnished rice, orange pumpkin rice, a dark brown sweet preparation, and grey-green rice, with a central brass cup of liquid surrounded by yellow ixora flowers. The tray rests on a green cloth embroidered with gold and pink-yellow motifs. Behind it stand brass-and-gold decorated wooden stands with flower arrangements of yellow and blue blossoms and orange-red petals. No people are visible.A large round brass thali on a green silk cloth with gold embroidery holds nine small brass bowls of rice preparations. The bowls contain white rice with green chilli and coriander, a light-coloured rice, rice with diced vegetables, herb-flecked green rice, a brown sweet or pulp dish with raisins, and plain white rice. A brass cup of liquid sits at the top centre, with yellow flowers and green leaves placed among the bowls. A small engraved brass plate lies at the right edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a large round brass tray holding about ten small brass bowls of naivedyam, sacred food offerings, arranged in a ring. The bowls contain white rice, lemon or tamarind rice, green herb rice, a pale sweet pudding, diced green vegetables, yellow rice and a brown liquid in a small cup at the centre. Blue and red flowers lie among the bowls. The tray sits on a red fabric with gold peacock-feather embroidery, and gilded wooden pieces are visible at the top edge. No people are visible.A brass tray holding about nine small brass bowls of rice-based offerings, arranged for a Naivedyam food offering in a temple setting. The bowls contain white plain rice, pale yellow lemon or coconut rice, green-flecked vegetable rice, a red-brown chutney or relish, and a clear liquid in a small covered cup. Yellow orchid-like flowers are placed among the bowls and red and orange flowers appear at the top edge. The tray rests on a green silk cloth embroidered in gold with peacock-feather motifs and pink-and-orange eye patterns. Behind the tray, silver-and-gold ornamented altar trays hold more flowers. No people are visible.A round brass tray of naivedyam offerings sits on an orange and gold embroidered cloth. Around the rim are small brass bowls holding white rice, rice with cumin seeds, green herb-flecked rice garnished with cashews, orange-tinted rice, a reddish-brown sweet porridge with a raisin, and a dark liquid in a tall brass cup. Yellow flowers lie between the bowls, and silver-toned ritual items are visible at the top edge. No people are visible.A large brass tray holds ten small brass bowls of food offerings arranged in a circle around a central brass cup, set on a green silk cloth embroidered with gold paisley patterns. The bowls contain white rice, coconut or tamarind-style rice, yellow lemon rice, orange carrot rice, sweet halwa topped with raisins, pink-red beetroot shreds, green herb rice and brown grain rice. Behind the tray, gold-toned metal trays are decorated with blue and pink flowers. A plain silver plate sits at the right edge. No people are visible. The arrangement appears to be a naivedyam food offering.A photograph of a brass platter arranged with nine small brass bowls of varied rice preparations around a central brass cup, set on a green silk cloth with gold embroidery. Bowls hold plain white rice, yellow and turmeric-tinted rice, a greenish herb rice, a tamarind-coloured paste, and other grain dishes, one garnished with a white orchid-like flower. Behind, two gold-framed trays hold orange flowers, white blossoms and green leaves, and a gold ornament with jewels appears at the upper right. No people are visible; this appears to be a naivedyam offering display.2024-06-11A photograph of a circular brass tray holding a naivedyam offering of many small brass bowls of rice preparations, including lemon or tamarind rice, a green herbed rice, a yellow turmeric-tinted rice, a pale sweet pudding garnished with red flowers and a raisin, and a small brass cup of liquid at the centre. The tray sits on a green embroidered cloth with gold trim in front of a deity murti draped in red fabric with a gold crown-like ornament and white and purple flowers, with ornate gold-edged platforms and a brass lamp stand at the upper left. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a round stainless steel thali tray set on a maroon and gold brocade cloth over a tiled floor. Around the rim sit about ten small brass bowls of rice preparations in yellow, green, orange and cream tones, including lemon-coloured rice with curry leaves, a green herb rice, mixed vegetable rice and a brown lentil-style paste. At the centre are a small brass oil lamp or cup, a mound of white rice and a red flower petal. No people are visible.A photograph of a round brass tray arranged with a ring of small brass bowls holding rice dishes in white, yellow, green and brown tones, with a central brass cup of liquid, set on an orange cloth with gold embroidery. Pink and red flowers and green leaves lie among the bowls. Behind the tray, a small brass deity murti stands on a decorated silver-trimmed stand, and a second deity figure wearing a red garment and a gold crown is adorned with white and purple flowers. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be naivedyam food offerings laid before the deities.2024-01-11A photograph of a round copper-toned thali tray arranged with about ten small bowls of vegetarian food offered as a naivedyam: yellow turmeric rice with curry leaves, white rice, a grated coconut or lemon rice, a brownish chutney, a dark green herb rice, eggplant curry, a small cup of liquid, and red flowers placed among the dishes. Behind the tray sits a red cloth draped over an object adorned with a large gold and stone-set necklace and green leaves, and a small bronze figure stands at the upper left on a silver-trimmed platform. The tray rests on a teal cloth embroidered with gold and pink motifs. No people are visible.2024-04-10A photograph of a large round polished brass thali tray viewed from above, holding nine small bowls of rice dishes arranged in a circle around a central brass cup or kalasha with a single dark pink rose petal beside it. The bowls contain plain white rice, lemon-style rice, vegetable rice with yellow squash and zucchini slices, coconut-style rice, and mixed rice with peanuts and carrot. The tray rests on a cream cloth against a beige wall. No people are visible.2024-05-07