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September 21 2016

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A photograph of many women seated cross-legged in rows on the floor of a hall, wearing rust-orange and saffron sannyasini robes with yellow borders and rudraksha malas, with some having white tilak markings on their foreheads. In front of them are long green banana-leaf plates set on the floor, loaded with rice and food, with small white cups of liquid beside them. Several seated women have their hands folded or are placing food. Background devotees in orange and red clothing sit further back in a bright, pale-walled room.2016-08-02January 08 20182018-01-08August 02 20162016-08-02A large hall with rows of women in orange and rust-coloured saris sit cross-legged on white mats before banana leaves laid with food, bowls and tumblers. Many have rudraksha malas, bangles, and vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads, and several have hands pressed together in namaskar or are eating. In the background stand golden deity murtis and a golden elephant figure, with a few white-clad people further back. The scene resembles a communal meal (annadan) in an ashram hall. No a person candidate is visible.2017-09-11March 30 20162016-03-30January 22 20142014-01-22A row of women seated cross-legged on the floor eating a meal from green banana leaves, with rice, curry and small paper cups set along the leaves. They wear rust-red and orange saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas, bangles and some wear small hair ornaments. Their faces are downcast as they eat with their right hands. A lapel microphone is visible on one woman. Behind them are other devotees in orange and red attire.2014-09-13Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesPhotograph of a long row of women seated cross-legged on the floor of a hall, dressed in rust-orange saris with rudraksha malas, hands pressed together in prayer. In front of them, banana leaf plates hold rice, bread, fruit and sweets, with brass tumblers set alongside. To the right, white-clad devotees wearing red-and-white garments and beads hold small lit oil lamps. A black handbag rests on the floor at right. Several figures are visible in the background, and the photo reflects a communal ritual feeding setting.2018-01-08July 10 20132013-07-10 +2 copiesAugust 02 20162016-08-02