INTRO

Pongal panai(pot). This picture depicts pongal celebration in cities.

Coconut is considered auspicious as it welcomes goddess Laxmi who is considered the goddess of wealth. A coconut is broken during all auspicious functions.

Indian Thali

A thali is a platter that is made up of several different dishes to create a balanced meal. The word 'thali' means plate . Thalis come in several varieties depending upon the regions. From a nutritional point of view, Indian thali is a balanced meal providing carbohydrates, protein, vitamins , minerals and fiber.

This is a rangoli of Goddess Durga who is associated with protection, strength, motherhood and destruction.

This is a rangoli of a cow calf.