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A seated man in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace reaches toward a steel bowl of food on an orange cloth in a hall. Beside him a young woman in white with an orange shawl holds a food item over banana-leaf-style plates, and nearby a man in a white dhoti and shawl sits at the lower right. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and orange-bordered shawls stand or walk, a cameraman films, and a pedestal fan and white floor are visible. A deity murti is not clearly shown. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange with long hair and ornate gold necklace, serving food as a presiding teacher.

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November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph inside a hall with orange floor cloths during a ritual meal offering. A long-haired person in an orange robe with an orange shawl sits cross-legged on the left, scooping grain from a large steel bowl. Beside them, a shaved-headed young person in white dhoti and shawl kneels, also reaching into the bowl. Behind, a standing person in white with a yellow-bordered sari and cloth, and several women in white saris with orange and yellow shawls, stand near brass vessels and plates of food. A cameraman in white films the scene from the back. A gold-coloured ornate seat is at the lower left. a person: the long-haired figure in orange wears saffron robes and long swept-back hair, a cue for the a person candidate; the seated figure is distinguished by orange clothing and hair, and is described here as a probable candidate.2010-11-12A photograph of a ritual offering at a temple-style hall. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an orange cloth, reaching into a large steel bowl of cooked rice mixed with vegetables while a man in white dhoti with a red-and-white striped shawl bends forward to assist. Behind them, people in white dhotis and saris stand near trays and brass bowls of food and a microphone stand. A golden deity murti sits at the lower left, and a fan and framed picture are visible in the background. Several people are visible, with the foreground figures central to the scene.2010-11-12A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange saffron robe, with gold ornaments, sits on an orange cloth at left, stirring food in a large steel bowl. Beside them a woman in a white sari with a red shawl kneels and holds a dish of grain. A bald young man in white ritual dress kneels with hands clasped at lower right. Behind them, several women in white saris with red and yellow borders stand in a row, and a man in white dhoti with a camera on a tripod films the scene. A gold lion-form throne and a standing fan are visible at left, along with a brass dish and silver vessels on the floor.2010-11-12A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron cloth and gold-coloured ornate necklace, with long swept-back hair, sitting on an orange cushioned seat and extending both hands to a young woman kneeling before him. She wears a white top and an orange-red shawl and holds a small quantity of cooked food in her cupped hands above a large steel bowl of rice-like food on an orange cloth. Behind them, people in white dhotis and white garments stand in a hall; a microphone stand, a silver-coloured tray, a standing fan and a gilded deity murti or ornament occupy the foreground. Visible people total about six or more standing and kneeling figures.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A seated figure in orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a gold necklace of ceremonial beads sits on an orange cloth, reaching to hand food from a large steel bowl to a woman in a white sari with a red shawl. Her hands are cupped to receive rice. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and saris bend or stand near metal bowls of food. In the foreground, a hand holds out rice from the right edge, and a golden deity murti sits at the lower left. The scene suggests a food offering or annadan distribution.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair, serving food from a large steel bowl of rice and vegetables onto the outstretched hands of a man in white dhoti and shawl with red border who is bowing low. The seated figure has a gold necklace. Orange cloth covers the floor. Behind them, several people in white dhotis and saris with orange and red borders sit near steel vessels of food and a banana leaf plate, and a golden deity murti sits at lower left. a person: the seated figure in orange with long hair and gold ornaments matches the candidate cues, serving prasad as a priest-like host. A microphone stands nearby. Overall a food offering or annadan scene in an ashram hall.2010-11-12Photograph of a ritual offering in a hall with an orange floor cloth. A long-haired man in an orange robe with gold necklace sits cross-legged on the left, facing a woman in white sari with red shawl and gold border, who holds food from a brass plate. Between them is a large brass bowl of grain or food. Behind, several women in white saris with red and green borders stand with hands folded. A man in white dhoti prostrates at the lower right, and a photographer kneels near the top left. A golden lion-faced throne sits at left edge.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12