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A photograph of a large offering spread for a Naivedyam, covered in a green silk cloth over a leopard-print mat. Rows of small brass bowls hold fruit juices, dried fruits, nuts, sweets, berries, seeds and grains. Trays of fresh apples, oranges, grapes, kiwis, bananas and a carved watermelon flower sit at the top. On the right, a red and gold embroidered cloth and silver trays of small lamps or dishes are arranged. No people are visible.

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Photo 82903202022-07-14A photograph of a large naivedyam offering laid out on a green silk cloth over a leopard-print mat. Rows of brass and gold-rimmed bowls hold fruits, nuts, dried fruits, seeds, sweets, juices and grains. Fresh fruits sit on silver trays at the top, including a watermelon carved into a flower and sliced apples, oranges, kiwis and grapes. A red and gold embroidered cloth lies at the upper right beside small silver dishes. No people are visible; the scene shows a temple food offering arranged for worship.2022-07-14 +1 copiesPhoto 66801282022-07-14 +1 copiesOverhead view of a large naivedyam offering laid out on a white cloth over a green banana leaf, with a red and gold patterned runner beside it. Dozens of small steel bowls hold sweets, savouries, nuts, dried fruits, puffed snacks, and fried items in yellow, orange, brown and white tones. Larger steel bowls and a wooden tray hold whole fresh fruits including apples, oranges, pears, pomelo, dragon fruit, mangosteen, lychee, grapes and bananas. No people are visible, and no person in the image is identified.2021-07-23Photo 82861432022-07-14 +1 copiesHDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23A long buffet-style spread of Indian vegetarian food laid out on a leopard-print runner over a carpeted floor. Rows of small brass and steel bowls hold colourful dishes in yellow, orange, green, white and dark brown. Platters of whole fruit sit at the left, including pineapple, oranges, apples, bananas, limes and a green cucumber. A portion of a person in a green and white sari sits at the top right edge, and red flowers appear at the right. No people are seated centrally in the frame.2021-12-27KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 7/4/20202020-07-04HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23Mahashivaratri 2021Overhead photo of a large ritual spread of food offerings laid out in rows on a white cloth over a red and gold patterned mat. Dozens of small stainless steel and brass bowls hold naivedyam items such as sweets, nuts, dried fruits, seeds, savouries, rice, fried snacks and vegetable dishes. A green coconut and a golden tray of mixed fresh fruits sit at the upper right. A brass plate and lamp are visible at the top edge. No people are visible.2021-11-04A photograph taken from above of a large naivedhyam offering spread laid on banana leaves over a leopard-print cloth. Fruits including oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, kiwis and pears are arranged at the top. Rows of small white bowls hold nuts, dried fruits, sweets, dried coconut, puffed grains and crisp snacks. Below, steel bowls hold rice dishes, pongal-style rice, puffed rice cakes, a yellow sweet rice, and a vegetable upma. Rows of small steel cups hold ghee, honey, syrups and milk-based sweets. Sacks of rice stand at the upper right. No people are visible. +1 copies