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October 15 2008

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an ornate gold and red throne, smiling as he extends his hand toward a banana leaf meal. A woman in a blue-and-cream sari with gold bangles leans forward, holding out her cupped hands while a second woman in a white head cover and green sari serves rice from a steel tray. The banana leaf holds rice, vegetables, pickles and sweets, with steel tumblers on a white-draped table. a person appears in the scene, seated on the throne in saffron robes, long rudraksha malas and ornate gold-ornamented seating, sharing a meal.

2013-09-05 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated man with bare upper body and orange-saffron shawl draped over his shoulders and lap, smiling, with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala necklace, on an ornate gold-and-red throne. He extends his hand toward a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads and a white hair net, who holds a small dish of food offerings. Two women stand to the left: one in a maroon sari with beaded necklace and gloves, one in a green sari wearing a white hair net. In front is a table with a white cloth holding a banana leaf with rice, vegetables and food, plus steel tumblers and a small steel bowl.

2013-09-05 +1 copies

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A seated figure in an orange-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, is serving rice from a silver bowl to a woman in a white sari with a red border and a red shawl, who holds out her cupped hands. A second woman in white and several people in white dhotis stand and sit at the back beside steel pots, a red sofa and a blue backdrop. Golden throne-like armrest visible at left. Food grains are scattered on a banana-leaf-covered table. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, serving food at a ritual meal setting.

2015-12-20 +1 copies

A photograph in an indoor hall with pink walls and a gold-framed throne. A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing orange-saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ornate throne behind him, smiles while a woman in a cream and green silk saree and a white hairnet serves food onto a banana leaf in front of him. Another woman in a cream-and-striped saree and a braided hairstyle, wearing a gold bangle, leans in to offer a small yellow sweet. The banana leaf holds rice, fried items, sweets and chutneys, with steel tumblers on the white-draped table. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes with long hair, rudraksha mala and a gold-ornate throne, with the page noting his presence.

Indoor photo in a tiled room with pale blue walls and a window with floral curtains. A man in a long orange robe with a maroon border stands with palms pressed together in front of a seated woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala, sitting behind a small wooden table draped with a green banana leaf. A bald man in orange with a gold-beaded necklace stands at left. A man in a white shirt holds a steel bowl over the table, and a woman in a blue sari stands at right. A woven red basket sits on the floor by a mat.

A photograph of a food-serving scene at an indoor event. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne chair wears a saffron-orange wrap, a red-and-orange shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala; he reaches toward a large silver bowl of yellow rice and scoops food with his right hand. A woman in an orange sari with a dark blue border leans over a white-clothed table, reaching for the food on a banana leaf. Behind them, a woman in a cream sari with red border stands beside a second man in white dhoti and red shawl working at steel pots, and a woman in white with a beaded necklace stands at the right. Several people appear in the background. Steel bowls and pots sit on the table with scattered rice.

2015-12-20 +2 copies

Indoor dining room scene at a wooden table with brown leather chairs. A man with long dreadlocks and a rust-red robe sits at the left eating from a metal plate, a red bead mala visible on his wrist area. A woman in a rust-red sari with a long beaded necklace holds a steel serving pot and ladle, while another woman in a yellow sari stands behind. A man in a pink shirt and a woman in a dark blue top with a red shawl sit at the table with steel plates of food and metal tumblers. Orange placemats and a white folded napkin sit on the table.

A photograph of an indoor dining room with a wooden table covered in steel plates, tumblers and a pink water jug. A woman in a cream sari with a red border stands at the table holding a steel bowl and smiling, while a young man in white with an orange shawl and a young man in orange robes stand nearby. A woman in a red and orange sari seated at the table has a green banana leaf in front of her with food served on it. Two other women in white and pink saris stand behind, and an older woman in green sits at the right edge. Wooden staircase and mirrored furniture are visible in the background. Five-plus people are visible in total.

A photograph of a meal offering ritual indoors on a mat-covered floor. A man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a red-brown shawl over a dhoti, sits cross-legged with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holding food near a large steel bowl. Nearby, a bald man in saffron robes sits on the floor, and a woman in orange sari with a red blouse stands with food in hand. Several people in orange and saffron clothing stand and sit around, with banana leaves of prepared food laid out in front. A framed portrait labelled with a name on a small table is shown beside an orange cloth, a red cloth draped over a chair, and a wall behind. Around 8 people are visible in total.