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. - Nithyanandapedia

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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.

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