Close overhead view of ingredients arranged in silver trays on a white cloth draped over a yellow and pink silk fabric, with a black stone surface at left and marigold-like flowers at bottom. From left: turmeric pieces, black seeds, pale grey-white chunks, dried ginger-like roots, thin brown slices, and pistachios at top right. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close overhead view of ingredients arranged in silver trays on a white cloth draped over a yellow and pink silk fabric, with a black stone surface at left and marigold-like flowers at bottom. From left: turmeric pieces, black seeds, pale grey-white chunks, dried ginger-like roots, thin brown slices, and pistachios at top right.

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Overhead photo of several rectangular silver trays on a white cloth, holding turmeric pieces, dark round seeds, pale chunks, dried ginger slices and root pieces, and a heap of shelled pistachios at upper right. A yellow silk cloth with pink stripes lies beneath, with a few flowers at the bottom edge. Black stone surface and a yellow cable are visible at left. No people are shown. This is an arrangement of ingredients for preparing herbal remedies.

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