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A photograph of a serving line at an outdoor pavilion with a thatched roof. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a white forehead band and a beaded necklace, stands at the right holding a steel bucket and ladling yellow food onto a banana leaf on a long metal table. Beside him another man in orange robes and beaded necklaces holds a bucket. Seated at the table are a woman in a yellow-green salwar and several people with their backs to the camera. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand watching. A large orange-and-red banner behind shows a smiling face and Tamil text, with a green sign at the top right.

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A photograph of a communal meal service under a thatched roof. A long-haired man in an orange robe and a gold-bead necklace stands at a table, scooping yellow food onto a banana leaf from a metal bucket. Beside him, a second man in an orange robe and beaded necklace holds another metal bucket. Seated diners on the left are served on banana leaves along the table. Behind them, men in white dhotis with red borders carry serving vessels. A banner in the background shows a portrait of a man in an orange turban and a Tamil-script message.2011-01-16A photograph of a food-serving scene under a thatched roof at an outdoor event. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a white forehead band wears orange robes and several beaded necklaces; he ladles yellow food from a large steel pot onto a banana leaf on a long steel-topped table. To the right, another orange-robed man with a gold-coloured necklace and a wristwatch holds the pot steady. Seated at the left edge, two men in light shirts are receiving food on banana leaves. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts move around, and a red and white banner with a portrait of a smiling man in orange and Tamil text is visible.2011-01-16A photograph inside a thatched pavilion where a long table with banana leaves is being served. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark wears an orange saffron robe with a garland and holds a large steel bowl. Beside him, another man in an orange robe and garland also holds a steel bowl, and a third man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala carries a second steel bowl. Seated guests in white and light shirts sit at the table, and an orange-robed attendant stands behind. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a Tamil poster listing a date of December 29, 2010. Support cues show this is a meal service at the event.2011-01-16A photograph of a serving line at an outdoor pavilion with a thatched roof, where seated devotees eat from banana leaves. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a beaded mala and gold necklaces ladles food onto leaves, while beside him another saffron-robed man with a gold-bead necklace and orange-banded wrist serves from a steel bucket. A young man in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth serves from a second steel bucket at right. Seated diners wear white shirts and a yellow kurta. Behind, a red banner shows a smiling portrait in an orange turban and a Tamil headline reading 29 December 2010 with a 34th anniversary annadan-style offering. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the saffron-robed man with long hair and gold necklaces, serving food, at this ritual meal.2011-01-16A thatched-roof pavilion with blue plastic chairs and banana leaves set on a long table where seated diners are being served. A long-haired man in an orange robe with a white forehead band and layered gold-beaded necklaces holds a steel bucket and serves food onto a leaf. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a red-bordered shawl and beaded necklace pours or assists. Seated diners in the foreground include a bearded man with white tilak and a man in a white vest. A banner in the background carries Tamil and English text, and a few men in white dhotis stand among the crowd.2011-01-16A photograph of a communal meal service under a thatched roof. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead band, an orange robe and a gold-bead necklace stands at a line of tables, serving yellow food onto a banana leaf with a ladle. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and beaded necklace holds a steel bucket. Other white-clad helpers and uniformed men in khaki sit at the tables with banana leaves, water glasses and plates. A man in an orange turban stands in the background, and a banner with Tamil script hangs behind the tables.2011-01-16A thatched open pavilion with a crowd seated at long metal tables set with green banana leaves, where food is being served. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark and an orange robe with gold beaded necklaces stands at center, serving from a ladle into a leaf. Beside him a man in orange robes and gold beads holds a steel bucket. Seated diners in casual shirts, including a small child, receive the food. Behind them a banner with orange imagery and Tamil text hangs on a pole, and a photographer in white and a man in yellow stand in the background. Serving appears to be part of a meal distribution rather than a fire ritual.2011-01-16A photograph taken under a thatched shelter where a group of men stand and gather near tables covered with banana leaves. Two central figures wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with ornate gold-toned necklaces, and one has a white forehead mark; one of them has long dark hair swept back and points while speaking. Beside them, men in white dhotis and shirts stand, one with a rudraksha-like necklace. In the foreground a seated man in a gold-bordered yellow shawl eats from a banana leaf with flowers and a yellow garland piece, and another man in a light shirt sits at the table with a glass. Behind them hangs a red banner with Tamil text and a pink banner. a person is the saffron-clad figure with long swept-back hair and rudraksha-style necklace, standing centre-left and gesturing.2011-01-16A photograph inside a thatched-roof pavilion where men are serving food onto banana leaves laid on a long metal table. In the foreground a seated man in a white-and-yellow striped shirt watches, with a steel cup of water and fried snacks on the leaf before him. A woman in a long orange sleeveless garment carries a steel bowl toward the leaves. Beside her, a figure in orange robes with a long sash and a garland of beads stands at the table. Men in white dhotis and white shirts carry steel vessels, and one man in white photographs the scene with a camera. A large red banner behind them shows a portrait of a saffron-clad figure and Tamil lettering. Potential a person candidate: the orange-robed figure with the beaded garland is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so the identity is uncertain.2011-01-16A photograph of an outdoor covered ritual area with a thatched roof. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sleeveless sari-style robe with a long strand of gold-toned beads stands at a long table serving food from a steel bucket with a ladle onto large green banana leaves. A man in a white shirt sits at the table with his palms pressed together in a greeting, and another man in white sits beside him holding a yellow flower garland. Behind them, a man with a white cloth on his shoulders holds a camera, and several people in white dhotis and red and pink clothing stand among the crowd. A person in orange stands at the right edge, wearing a beaded necklace. Banners with portraits hang on the back wall. The scene suggests annadan food distribution.2011-01-16A long open-sided hall with a thatched roof where dozens of saffron-robed sannyasis sit in rows on the floor for a meal, each seated before a fresh banana leaf with small glass tumblers. In the foreground a young man in an orange shawl looks toward the camera, and an older bearded man beside him wears rudraksha beads. A man in a white dhoti and shirt carries a steel bucket down the aisle, serving the seated rows. Behind them a large red-and-orange banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban above Tamil text, and smaller banners and a bamboo-framed structure line the hall.2011-01-16A photograph inside a thatched-roof open pavilion where a man in a saffron-orange robe with a white forehead mark and an orange-and-red beaded garland serves food from a steel bucket onto large banana leaves laid on a black table. Three seated men in white shirts and white dhotis sit at the table, one holding out his hands. Behind them, a standing crowd and a man in a red shirt watch, a man photographs with a camera, and framed photographs hang on the wall. Green banana leaves and a few yellow flowers are visible on the table.2011-01-16