Top-down photo of a round polished silver thali on a deep red velvet cloth. Six small silver katoris hold peanuts, orange segments, pumpkin seeds, flaked nuts with seeds, dried cranberries and dried figs, arranged around a single yellow petal at the centre. No people are visible; this is an offering plate of dry fruits and nuts. - Nithyanandapedia

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Top-down photo of a round polished silver thali on a deep red velvet cloth. Six small silver katoris hold peanuts, orange segments, pumpkin seeds, flaked nuts with seeds, dried cranberries and dried figs, arranged around a single yellow petal at the centre. No people are visible; this is an offering plate of dry fruits and nuts.

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