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A photograph of a fruit and vegetable offering arranged as a large Shiva lingam-form sculpture on a yellow cloth-draped altar before a maroon and gold draped backdrop. The lingam is built from concentric rings of apples, lemons, oranges, red and yellow peppers, grapes, cherries and cabbage leaves, topped with a crown-like arrangement of corn, leafy greens and a red chili. Around the base are pineapples, watermelon, carrots, green beans, cabbages, cauliflower and plates of grapes and berries, with flower-like cuts of fruit. Two black ritual tridents stand at the sides. No people are visible in the scene, indicating a naivedyam or food offering display.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/1/20222022-03-01A photograph of a large Shiva lingam decorated as a fruit and vegetable offering, known as a naivedyam or fruit-vegetable arrangement. Stacked concentric rings of colourful produce surround the lingam: red and yellow bell peppers, oranges, green limes, purple grapes, red apples, tomato slices and whole pineapples. Watermelon slices, green cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and green beans fill the yellow cloth base and trays in front. A green leaf and yellow corn cobs form a crown-like arrangement above. Behind it, a deity murti draped in a pink and gold cloth stands on a raised platform. No people are visible in the frame.2021-03-11A photograph of a large fruit and vegetable offering arranged in a conical tiered pyramid on a yellow cloth, in front of a shrine draped with magenta and green fabric. The pyramid is built from rows of red and yellow bell peppers, oranges, apples, grapes, lemons, cherries and cabbage leaves, topped with a green-and-orange decorative element. Sliced watermelon, pineapple halves and cauliflower surround the base, with trays of cherry tomatoes, green grapes, carrots, green beans and broccoli in the foreground. Stone steps and a partially visible figure at the left edge suggest a temple or ashram setting, consistent with a Maha Paramashivaratri naivedyam offering. No deity form or a person is clearly identifiable.2021-03-11KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/1/20222022-03-01 +1 copiesA large fruit and vegetable offering arranged in tiered rings on a yellow cloth-covered platform before a Shivalinga-style form draped in pink cloth with a garland of green and yellow fruit at the top. Tiers of red and yellow peppers, green and orange citrus, purple and black grapes, and brown fruit are stacked around the base, with sliced watermelon, pineapple, cauliflower, cabbage and green leaves at the front. Two dark-clad figures and yellow fabric appear at the edges, and no faces or clear persons are visible. The scene reflects an annadan-style fruit offering for a Shivaratri celebration.2021-03-11A photograph of a large shivalinga installed on a dark pedestal, decorated as a fruit offering. The linga is covered in a cone-shaped arrangement of fruit: grapes, lemons, oranges, limes, red and yellow bell peppers, plums and small tomatoes stacked in tiers. Carved watermelon and pineapple halves, cauliflower, cabbage and leafy greens surround the base on a yellow cloth. A pink and gold silk cloth drapes the altar behind, and a leafy green and yellow fruit sculpture crowns the top. Two people in yellow garments are partly visible at the edges. This is a fruit offering arrangement with no clearly visible central figure.2021-03-11A photograph of an elaborate fruit and vegetable offering arranged in a tiered mound before a dark deity murti. The mound is built from rows of oranges, lemons, limes, apples, grapes, red and yellow bell peppers and beetroot-coloured fruit. Around its base sit silver and gold trays of watermelon wedges cut into fan shapes, pineapple halves, green grapes, carrot sticks, broccoli and whole apples on a golden cloth. A pink brocade backdrop frames the scene, and a small brass lamp stands at the left edge with a bronze figure in the foreground. No people are visible.2021-03-11A photograph of a large fruit and vegetable offering arranged in a conical mound before a dark deity murti. Concentric rings of grapes, plums, red and yellow bell peppers, oranges, lemons, apples and green fruit form the mound, with carved watermelon and pineapple segments placed around its base. Trays of carrot sticks, green grapes and vegetables sit in the foreground. Behind the offering, a magenta velvet cloth and gold-embroidered border frame the altar, and a decorated fabric hangs at the upper right. No people are visible.2021-03-11A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated as Shakambari Alankaram, covered with arrangements of fresh fruits and vegetables: layered apples, oranges, lemons, red and yellow bell peppers, grapes, Brussels sprouts, green beans and leafy greens, crowned with a green-leaf and vegetable top. Surrounding the base are sliced watermelon, carved pineapple cups, a platter of purple cabbage, green apples, oranges and carrots, and a pineapple at the side. Behind the lingam is a dark deity murti framed by a garland and draped with a pink patterned silk cloth. No people are visible.2022-03-01KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/1/20222022-03-01 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/1/20222022-03-01KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/11/20212021-03-11 +1 copies