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A large thatched-roof hall with a bamboo-and-palm ceiling holds a seated feast. Rows of sadhus and priests in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor, many with orange turbans and some with white or pink shawls and rudraksha beads, facing banana-leaf plates set with small glasses and food. A tall man in a saffron robe walks barefoot down the central aisle between the rows, with long swept-back hair and a bare chest visible at the shoulder. Behind him a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe, and to the right, men in white dhotis and shirts stand near a small pile of food. A photographer in a white shirt holds a camera at left, and another man in white with a camera stands at upper right.

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A 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 of a long row of seated sannyasis in saffron and orange robes inside a thatched-roof pavilion on bare earth. They sit cross-legged on banana leaves with small glasses placed before them. Several wear yellow or orange head wraps, and some have long matted hair and rudraksha beads. At the right edge a man in white clothes stands at a microphone speaking. Behind them a large red-and-orange banner shows a smiling man in orange robes and a turban, with a Tamil poster and yellow-and-white signage on the left. A man in white bends forward to serve near the left seated row.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 of a large open-sided thatched hall where a long row of seated men in saffron and orange clothing sit cross-legged on mats before green banana leaves set with small glasses of water. A bent-over man in a bright orange robe, barefoot, leans forward in the centre aisle serving or placing items along the leaves. Many of the seated men have grey or white hair and beards and several wear orange turbans or shawls; some are bare-chested. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban above the printed date 'ஜனவரி 16, 2010'. Other white-clad attendants stand near the back, and Tamil banners line the walls.2011-01-16A photograph inside a thatched-roof pavilion supported by blue poles, showing a seated community meal. Dozens of men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the concrete floor before rows of fresh banana leaves holding small sweets, with steel tumblers of water set along the leaves. A younger man in orange robes stands at the centre-left, bending forward with a steel bowl, serving food along the row. Another man in orange stands behind him near the upper centre, and a figure in orange stands on a raised platform at the far left. Several seated men have white hair and beards, wear rudraksha beads, and have white or orange tilak and body markings. Behind them hang orange and white banners with Tamil and English lettering. The people appear to be sadhus receiving an annadan-style meal.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 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 seated group of saffron-clad sadhus sits cross-legged on green banana leaves on a floor under a thatched roof, with small glasses of water before them. A man in an orange robe stands at the centre, pouring food from a steel bowl onto the leaves, while another orange-robed man behind him carries a steel plate. Many seated men wear orange or saffron shawls and dhotis, some with white or pink head cloths, rudraksha beads and vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, a large banner shows a man in an orange turban with a red-and-white face mark, and a Tamil banner reads a devotional phrase. Several standing men in white dhotis and shirts watch the meal. This appears to be an annadan-style meal served to sadhus.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 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 seated community meal in an open-sided thatched pavilion. A man with long curly hair and a full beard, dressed in orange kurta and dhoti, stands centre holding a tray of food. Around him many seated people in orange and saffron clothes, some with orange head cloths and rudraksha malas, eat from banana leaves on the floor. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands behind, and a steel pot of cooked rice sits at lower left. Some men hold drums. Several people stand in the background, including a woman in a blue and yellow sari. The scene resembles an annadan or prasadam distribution. A partial banner at upper right shows a painted figure in orange and white.2011-01-16A long shaded pavilion with a thatched roof holds a seated feast for many sadhus and devotees. Rows of people in orange and saffron robes sit cross-legged on the concrete floor behind green banana leaves set with small cups and steel bowls. Some men wear white dhotis, bare-chested with rudraksha malas and vibhuti. At the far left, a man in an orange turban and saffron robe stands near a banner with Tamil text. Background banners and a crowd of onlookers complete the scene.2011-01-16