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Top view of a Diwali thali on a banana leaf holding curries, fried breads, and accompaniments

About this photo

A top-down shot of a traditional Indian festive thali arranged on a fresh banana leaf, presented on a stainless steel tray with curries, puris, and creamy sides. This clean, appetizing shot works perfectly for holiday food blogs, Diwali celebration graphics, and Indian cuisine editorial content.

Prompt: “festive Diwali thali with small bowls of curries, puris and sweets on a banana leaf, top view” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed, sharp, and closely matches the brief; minor, barely noticeable subtle textural inconsistencies on the puris keep it from a perfect 10.

Also searched as: indian festive platter · banana leaf meal · indian curry spread

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this festive diwali food thali photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Festive Diwali Food Thali” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/festive-diwali-food-thali-d2079b25) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “festive Diwali thali with small bowls of curries, puris and sweets on a banana leaf, top view” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more holidays & seasons images like this?
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