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Overhead photo of a ritual food offering on a red and dark patterned cloth. A lit brass oil lamp with a star-shaped wick holder sits on a brass plate at left. Several steel bowls hold rice dishes: a white rice with red chilli pieces at center, a yellow turmeric rice with lentils at right, and a brownish rice dish at left. A large bowl in front holds fried battered vegetable fritters. Behind them are limes, a heap of fried fritters and orange flower petals, and yellow squash blossoms on a wooden plate. No people are visible.

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Overhead photo of two polished silver thali plates set on a red and gold patterned cloth. The upper plate holds five small steel bowls with white curd or yogurt, plain white rice, and rice dishes tinted yellow and brown with peanuts and curry leaves. The lower plate holds several steel bowls of rice preparations, one with white curd, one with green-speckled rice, and one with a pink flower petal placed on the rim. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2022-05-10 +1 copiesA stainless steel thali tray holds several food servings: yellow lemon or turmeric rice garnished with curry leaves, a bowl of fried golden-brown vada or pakora fritters, and a bowl of mixed rice with carrot, beans and red rose petals on top. A small brass cup sits among the bowls and a fingertip enters from the upper right. No people are clearly visible apart from the hand, and the scene looks like a temple prasad or annadan meal.2020-11-29A photograph of a festive food offering spread on a maroon satin cloth. Brass and steel bowls hold a white creamy porridge, a thick golden-brown sweet dish, a seasoned rice with mustard seeds and curry leaves, and a yellow lemon-style rice. A brass plate holds round brown laddus, and steel bowls hold crisp savoury snacks, fried spiral murukku and papadum. Red, orange and yellow marigold garlands sit at the top, and a teal cloth with white flowers lies at the lower left. No people are visible.KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/11/20222022-03-11KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 4/26/20222022-04-26Overhead photo of ritual food offerings on two round polished silver-toned thalis set on a pink and gold patterned silk cloth. The upper thali holds small metal bowls of cooked rice, a white creamy dish, and several brown and green savory preparations. The lower thali holds bowls of yellow turmeric rice, orange-speckled vegetable rice, plain white rice and a small empty cup. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick stands at the left edge, and a copper vessel sits at the right. No people are visible.2022-05-31 +1 copiesOverhead photo of a food offering on a red velvet cloth. A round metal bowl holds yellow lemon-style rice garnished with curry leaves, cilantro and two dried red chillies, with cumin seeds visible. Behind it, a brass plate holds a heap of round, golden-brown fried cakes. To the left, ripe bananas sit beside a small fruit, and a second metal bowl on the right holds fried pieces. At the bottom, the base of a brass lamp or stand is visible. No people are shown.2022-01-03A photograph of a stainless steel thali on a red, weathered tabletop. Three steel containers hold food: one with white creamy rice or porridge topped with green curry leaves, one with yellow lemon or tamarind rice garnished with green herbs, and one with yellow rice with peanuts. A brass bowl of ripe bananas sits above the thali, with a small terracotta cup at the upper right and a folded pink-and-gold cloth at the top left. No people are visible.2024-09-30Overhead photo of two round polished metal neivedyam trays on a pink and gold brocade cloth on a grey floor. The upper tray holds five small metal cups of rice dishes: pulao with peas and carrots, yellow lemon-style rice, and reddish tomato rice. The lower tray holds seven cups including white rice with peas and carrot garnish, brown spiced rice, and a covered central vessel. A lit brass oil lamp with a flame stands at left, and a brass plate and a wooden tray edge appear at right. No people are visible.2022-06-05 +1 copiesA photograph of ten small stainless steel bowls arranged on a shimmering red and gold cloth spread on a stone floor. The bowls hold food offerings: a twisted golden snack, dark seeds, white grated coconut with green herbs, crumbled orange sweet, fried crisp pieces, yellow savoury mix, orange-brown sweet, golden pressed snack, brown roasted peanuts and a crunchy mixture. A brass ornamental fitting with a leaf-like design sits at the right edge. No people are visible; the arrangement appears to be food offerings laid out for ritual use.2025-07-21Top-down photo of two round polished silver thalis filled with rice dishes in small steel bowls. The upper thali holds seven bowls around a central water cup, with rice in shades of yellow, orange, white, brown and red. The lower thali holds four bowls: yellow lemon-style rice with red chillies and curry leaves, white coconut rice with red dried chillies, and yellow rice with carrot and green pieces. 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