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Close-up photograph of a steel plate of food served at the ashram. White rice fills the lower left and centre, topped with a orange-yellow curry containing tomato pieces, sliced root vegetables and dark green herbs or spices, with a few black olive-like pieces scattered across it. A portion of yellow lentil or dal sits at the right edge beside whole dark seeds. The metal rim reflects light and a partially visible hand is at the upper right. No people are shown in focus and no ritual is visible.

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A close overhead photo of a stainless steel plate holding white steamed rice mixed with a curry of sliced tomato, pieces of green okra or drumstick-like vegetable, thin fried garlic or ginger slices, and curry leaves in a thin yellowish gravy. No people are visible; the plate sits on a brown ground.2012-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20122012-09-15A close photograph of a hand holding a round, shallow plate made of pressed areca or palm leaf, filled with a mound of plain white cooked rice topped with a spoonful of orange-yellow curry or chutney. Behind it, steel serving trays holding more white rice sit on a metal counter. Only a partial hand is visible at the left edge, so no full person is shown. The setting suggests food distribution in a kitchen or serving area of an annadhan meal.2014-01-01Close photo of a steel plate of vegetable rice held out by a person in an orange-brown dhoti or wrap. The plate holds cooked rice mixed with yellow dal, diced carrot, beans and green vegetables. A dark sleeve and a hand grip the rim, and a wire mesh railing is visible at right. This shows annadaan food being offered.2017-02-06 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA close overhead photo of a stainless steel plate holding cooked white rice mixed with yellow dal or ghee and spices, with a visible hand reaching in from the lower edge to scoop it. A small mobile phone sits at the top of the frame on the metal surface, and orange chili flecks and green leaf bits are scattered on the plate rim.2010-10-01Close-up photo of a hand holding a disposable leaf plate of steamed white rice served with cooked vegetables, including green beans, a piece of yellow squash and a curry-like sauce with mustard seeds. Serving counter and steel trays blur in the background.2014-08-24 +1 copiesA close photograph of a hand holding a disposable leaf plate of food. The plate holds white rice with a mixed vegetable curry in orange-red gravy, including pieces of brinjal and a green chili, plus a dry fried side dish with dark bits and red spice. The person's arm wears a wristwatch and a gold-toned bracelet, and a white garment sleeve is visible at left. The setting is dim with a metal railing or table edge in the foreground, consistent with ashram annadan meal service.2014-08-24September 22 20122012-09-22Close-up photo of a served meal on a large white plate. A hand holds a stainless steel ladle pouring orange-red sauce into a small steel bowl. The plate holds white steamed rice, yellow turmeric-tinted rice with cashews, a vegetable dish of green beans and lentils, a bowl of yellow dal with herbs, and curry leaves. A hand with a spoon appears at the top right. No people are fully visible.2012-07-01July 11 20132013-07-11 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a full South Indian meal served on a stainless steel thali plate. Visible dishes include a deep-fried vada with a dark spot, a bowl of thin brown sauce, a yellow dal or sambar-style curry, steamed rice, white curd, a red-orange chutney or pickle, crisp fried snacks and a small heap of grated or spiced vegetable. A hand with a silver spoon serves from the plate at right, and a hand rests at the left edge. No deity or ritual setting is visible.2009-07-05