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Overhead photo of eight small white paper bowls arranged in two rows on a red, green and orange striped woven mat. Top row, left to right: orange segments, sliced banana, dark fried balls, and brown-rice or grain dish with nuts. Bottom row: walnuts, almonds and dates, sliced banana, a creamy pale porridge-like dish, and yellow rice with nuts. No people are visible; the scene shows prepared food served for a Diwali event.

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