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July 10 20132013-07-10 +1 copiesJuly 26 20142014-07-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a long row of seated sannyasis in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas and white sacred markings on their chests and arms, sitting cross-legged on mats before rows of banana-leaf plates heaped with food and small cups. Behind them, ceremonial parasol-umbrellas in red, yellow and green stand beside trident staffs, and a few people in orange and white robes stand or sit near a stage. A brass lamp stands in the foreground. The scene suggests a food offering ritual with monastic participants.2016-12-18September 13 20142014-09-13July 12 20162016-07-12A photo of a seated meal scene. Several young men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in a row, bare-chested, with white sacred ash marks on their foreheads and bodies and rudraksha malas around their necks. They are eating from green leaf plates piled with yellow rice, fried snacks, sliced fruit and small steel cups, their hands reaching to the food. Long dark hair is visible on the right foreground person. Behind them, other people in white and orange clothing move in the background of a hall with colourful striped cloth. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance here.2017-03-14January 22 20142014-01-22Rows of saffron-robed monks sit cross-legged on a white marble floor with palms pressed together in prayer, many with white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Banana leaf plates heaped with rice, flatbreads and side dishes line the floor in front of them, with small paper cups of water set beside each leaf. Behind them stand gilded ceremonial decorations and a large golden canopy in a temple hall. Several young boys in orange robes sit at the left edge.2013-10-04 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20182018-01-08A large indoor meal gathering of saffron-clad sannyasis and devotees seated cross-legged on the floor on mats. In the foreground, shaved-headed young ascetics in orange-saffron cloth with red borders, rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks sit with their backs to the camera, facing a line of similarly dressed seated devotees. Green banana-leaf plates, small white paper cups and brass vessels are set before them, and a colourful striped mat lies in the centre. Behind them, rows of women in orange and saffron saris sit on the floor. The setting appears to be an ashram hall with white walls and tiled floor. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-07-10April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA long row of seated sannyasis in saffron-orange robes eat a communal meal on banana leaves laid along a white floor. Many wear tall black or dark topknots and saffron or patterned headwraps, some with rudraksha malas and forearm bands. Brass cups and bowls hold rice, sweets and curries, and several men reach toward the leaves. Some show white ash markings on their skin. Behind them, people in white and orange stand in a hall, and a banner reads Nithyananda Paramashivam and the credit2018-01-08