Overhead photo of a polished silver thali tray resting on a deep red velvet cloth. Four small metal bowls surround a central cup: orange mandarin segments at left, yellow-dusted roasted peanuts at upper right, pistachios and walnut pieces in the centre, and green sliced vegetable pieces at lower right. No people are visible; the food appears prepared as a meal or offering. - Nithyanandapedia

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Overhead photo of a polished silver thali tray resting on a deep red velvet cloth. Four small metal bowls surround a central cup: orange mandarin segments at left, yellow-dusted roasted peanuts at upper right, pistachios and walnut pieces in the centre, and green sliced vegetable pieces at lower right. No people are visible; the food appears prepared as a meal or offering.

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KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/28/2021

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Overhead photo of two engraved silver offering plates on a dark maroon cloth over a grey floor, showing neivedyam food offerings. The upper plate holds small silver bowls of sliced banana, orange segments, blackberries, cashew nuts and pistachios. The lower plate holds bowls of cooked white rice, orange-tinted rice, brown rice and another grain dish, plus a small silver spoon. No people are visible.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/11/2022

Overhead photo of a stainless steel thali on a bright red cloth. Clockwise from top left: a bowl of cooked green beans with cilantro garnish, a bowl of yellow mashed or cooked grain topped with cilantro, a small bowl of clear liquid ghee or oil with saffron threads, a dark brown thick lentil or dal broth with saffron threads, and a small bowl holding a round ball of ground grain sprinkled with saffron. No people are visible.