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A 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.

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A 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 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 long open-sided thatched pavilion with a bamboo-and-palm roof and blue steel posts, filled with rows of seated sannyasis eating a meal from green banana-leaf plates set on the floor, each with a heap of white rice, sides, and small steel cups of water. Most seated men wear saffron-orange robes and orange or yellow turbans, with long grey beards and rudraksha malas; a few wear white or cream. A standing man in a white shirt and a man in orange robes walk between the rows serving food. Behind them, banners and hoardings line the walls, some showing portraits and Tamil script.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 long thatched shed holds a seated feast of many sadhus and devotees in saffron and orange robes, sitting in rows on the floor before banana leaf plates of rice and food with small cups of water. Many wear orange and yellow turbans and have long white beards and bare shoulders. Behind them stand white-clad volunteers, and banners with Tamil text hang along the walls, one reading Om Shreem Nithyananda Namaha. Strings of pink flowers adorn some seated men. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person in this crowd view.2011-01-16A photograph of a communal meal in an open-sided thatched shed. Four seated men eat from banana leaves on a long metal table: flatbreads, a yellow mash and fried snacks. The man on the far left wears a gold-yellow shirt, another wears a grey shirt, and a man with a tilak and beaded necklace wears white. A young man in white dhoti with a gold and red border, bare-chested and with a shaved head, stands at right holding a steel bucket and serving food onto the leaves. Behind them, standing men in white and an orange-robed figure move about. A large red-and-yellow banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban, with Tamil dates and text, and a smaller framed portrait of a woman in white hangs beside a green sign.2011-01-16A long hall with a thatched roof and open sides shows rows of seated sadhus and devotees in saffron and orange robes, many with rudraksha malas and tilaka, eating from banana leaves set on the floor. Each leaf holds white rice mounds, sides and small servings, with cups beside them. Several people in the foreground wear orange and bright pink flowers in their hair. A standing man in white stands near the left edge. Banners on the back wall display Tamil and English text and a framed portrait, and the scene looks like an annadan style meal.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 photo of a seated group of sannyasi-style devotees in saffron and orange robes sitting on mats in a thatched open hall. In the foreground a man with a vibhuti mark on his forehead, pink flowers in his hair and a wristwatch sits cross-legged on a striped mat, wearing an orange wrap over a saffron garment. Beside him another bearded man in orange sits with hands resting in his lap. Behind them rows of seated men in orange and saffron robes, some with white turbans and rudraksha malas, face forward. In front of each seated person a banana leaf holds rice, fried snacks and sweets, with small paper cups of water. A banner behind them shows Tamil and Sanskrit text. Standing servers in white clothing are visible near the top left. Some participants have pink and yellow flower garlands.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 long thatched shed holds a row of seated sadhus in saffron and orange robes on a mat-covered floor, facing banana leaf plates set with white flowers, pieces of food and small cups. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand at the right; a man in a white kurta and dhoti holds a small item and bends toward the seated rows, while another standing figure wears a white shirt with a mala. Many seated men have white or grey beards and hair, and several wear orange, yellow or turban-style head coverings. Banners behind them carry Tamil text and a green-and-white board shows a portrait.2011-01-16