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Overhead photo of two round stainless steel thalis on a metal counter, each holding several small steel bowls of vegetarian food. The left thali has bowls of cooked vegetable dishes, including chopped greens, a crumbled spiced dish, a yellow lentil or corn preparation, and a bowl of thin brown liquid. The right thali has bowls of sprouted or whole legume salad, a bowl of cucumber slices, a bowl of dark leafy greens, a bowl of yellow lentils, a small glass of water, and a bowl of crumbled grain or spice mix. Yellow leaves are placed at the edges of both plates. No people are visible.

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Overhead photo of two large round polished stainless steel thalis set on a dark blue surface. The left thali holds small metal bowls of green okra stir-fry, a yellow dal or curry, a grey-black powder, a pale yellow mash, orange-yellow vegetable curry, and green vegetable preparation. The right thali holds small bowls of mixed rice dishes with okra, dark purple-black rice, a pale brown powder, reddish rice with vegetables, and green vegetable dishes. No people are visible, and the food is arranged as a ritual offering or meal on the steel plates.2024-09-16Two round stainless steel thalis on a dark table hold a spread of vegetarian food in small metal bowls. The left tray has bowls of okra with minced vegetables, yellow-gold curried potato, cubed orange carrots with minced stuffing, a small glass of water, a green lentil or chickpea dish, and a bowl of golden mashed greens. 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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.2024-12-23KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/24/20222022-01-24Overhead photo of two polished silver thalis holding temple neivedya offerings on a dark cloth. The left plate has small steel bowls of grey-black rice, a yellow rice dish with a bay leaf, a green vegetable preparation, a creamy pudding and a small glass of liquid. The right plate has bowls of green grapes, crisp fried snack pieces, thin white wafers, dried raisins and whole almonds and pecans. A brass vessel and a brass lamp base appear at the edges. No people are visible.2022-02-08Two round silver-toned metal thalis viewed from above on a dark grey surface. The upper thali holds five small steel cups: boiled potato pieces, chickpeas in a yellow curry garnished with a red petal, sauteed sliced vegetables, plain boiled chickpeas, and a coarse orange-brown powdered mixture. The lower thali holds sliced orange carrots, a crumbly brown mixture, sliced yellow fruit, a small clear glass, red grapes, and a dusty brown grain-and-sugar mixture, with two red rose petals at the left edge. No people are visible.2025-12-22Photo 99174602022-07-23 +1 copiesOverhead photo of two round silver thalis on a dark grey surface, serving a vegetarian meal. The upper thali holds a central empty steel cup and six small steel bowls with diced orange carrot garnished with coriander, a dark powder, lentils, and reddish-brown grains. The lower thali holds seven steel bowls: reddish-brown cooked grains, a yellow-green broth with herbs, a mashed potato-like dish dusted with grey spice, a thin yellow soup with green leaves, a grey grated preparation, and a salad of cucumber, carrot and fresh coriander. No people are visible.2025-12-07KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/3/20222022-02-03Overhead photo of two round polished steel thalis on a stainless steel counter, holding small steel katoris of food. The left thali has five bowls with rice topped with brown and orange seasoned powders, a bowl of yellow-brown lentil or dal stew with rice, and a bowl of rice with sliced ripe bananas and round fried balls. The right thali has six bowls: rice with a golden-brown spiced topping, rice with yellow lentils or chickpea-style dal, a small bowl of pale yellow liquid, rice with a sprinkle of brown powder, and a bowl of rice with a nut-studded topping. Banana pieces and a shiny gold-edged fabric corner appear at the top left. No people are visible.2026-02-22A photograph of food offerings arranged on two stainless steel trays on a metal table. The left tray holds several silver bowls containing white curd or yogurt, chickpeas, a yellow-and-brown rice preparation, a dark brown spiced dish, and orange-red powdered rice. The right tray holds smaller bowls of white rice with powders in yellow, brown and grey tones, a pale liquid in a small cup, and a bowl of mixed grains. A red cloth is visible at the top left and a steel vessel with a lid sits at the top right. No people are visible.2026-01-20