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A close photograph of a round polished steel thali on an ornate embroidered cloth. It holds several small steel katoris containing dal, sweets, pickle and chutney, a flatbread, a steel spoon, and a small bowl of garnished curry. A tall steel tumbler stands in front, with more steel vessels and a clay pot blurred in the background. No people are clearly visible; only a sliver of yellow clothing appears at the right edge.

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A photograph of a meal service laid out on low ornate wooden tables with gold and floral painted borders. Polished steel thalis hold small bowls of yellow dal and vegetables, with a steel tumbler and a glass of water set beside them. Along the right edge, two people in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, with only their arms and lap visible, and a person in white clothing is partly visible at the lower right. Bottles and more steel plates sit in the foreground.2016-05-06A photograph of a large ornate silver thali tray with embossed floral and scroll patterns, set on a gold-toned base. Multiple small silver bowls hold offerings: sliced red and orange fruit, a cooked sweet or rice dish, white liquid, shredded white vegetable, and clear water, with green leaves and a sprig placed at the edges. Only hands and clothing edges of unseen people appear at the top corners, with a white garment and a blue patterned fabric visible. Offerings arranged on a silver plate suggest puja or annadan presentation.2010-08-05Ornate gold-plated ritual platform holding several round silver-toned thalis with small bowls of food offerings, including chopped white and green vegetables, a dark brown sauce or paste, and small heaps of red powder. Repousse floral and scroll designs decorate the gold surfaces. A golden figure or pair of sandals sits at the centre, with a green leaf placed on a bowl. Orange cloth covers the floor, a striped woven mat lies at top left, and a woman in a pale sari stands partly visible at the top edge. No clearly identifiable person is in focus. This appears to be an offering arrangement for a puja, as an ordinary ritual display.2010-08-03Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA buffet of steel serving dishes laid out on a striped woven runner across a white floor covering. Bowls and pots hold rice, dal, curried vegetables, pickles and flatbreads, with ladles resting in several containers. Gold ornamented furniture and a steel tray sit at the upper right edge. No people are visible.2016-03-30Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20142014-09-15May 20 20132013-05-20 +1 copiesA close photograph of a large polished silver ritual tray set on a red, yellow and black patterned cloth. The tray holds several small engraved silver bowls and cups with covers, one containing a yellow liquid, another holding green leaves, plus a silver spoon-shaped vessel and an engraved silver box with a floral design. A bright red garment is visible in the upper background and a blurred cream-coloured object sits at the left edge. No people are visible.2014-04-29