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A photograph of a long row of seated men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls eating a meal from banana leaves on the floor. Many have shaved heads with white vibhuti or ash marks on their foreheads and arms, and several wear rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets. They are reaching into plates of rice, vegetables, banana and sweets, with water bottles and small bowls set along the leaves. Behind them stand more people and a figure in white with a yellow border, in a bright hall with a red doorway.

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November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesSeveral bare-chested men in saffron-orange dhotis sit in a row on the floor eating a ritual meal from green banana-leaf plates. Their chests and arms bear white sacred ash lines, and they wear rudraksha mala necklaces. The nearest man in front has a shaved head, a small hoop earring, and an orange shawl, and he is pressing food with his fingers. Other seated men beside him eat with their right hands. Small white paper cups and food portions are arranged on the leaves. The background is softly blurred with other seated attendees.2016-11-11November 11 20162016-11-11 +1 copiesSeptember 30 20162016-09-30A row of seated men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl-style garments sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, during a meal offering. Several have white tripundra-style markings on forehead and arms and wear rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets. Before them on the table are green banana leaves holding sliced fruit, sweets, and small bowls, with water bottles along the table. Behind them a framed photo hangs on a cream wall. Several other people are seen at the edges of the frame.2016-09-30A seated row of devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps sits cross-legged on the floor of a hall, eating from green banana-leaf plates set on a long row. Several men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas, sacred ash and white markings on their bodies; others wear white necklaces. Plates hold rice, yellow dal, banana slices, pappadum-like flatbreads, pickles, coconut and small bowls, with water bottles along the edge. Their eyes are closed or lowered in prayer-like composure. Behind them, framed portraits and photographs hang on pale pink walls, and a few people in white attire stand at the back.2016-09-30September 13 20142014-09-13October 23 20152015-10-23September 14 20142014-09-14A seated group of saffron-robed men and boys share a meal on banana leaves on a white tiled floor. Three men in front wear orange cloths with rudraksha malas and bronze-coloured bangles; the man on the right holds a paper cup and the central man reaches toward a leaf plate of rice, sweets and chutneys. Several shaved-headed boys in orange sit behind them, some with white forehead markings. Paper cups and plates are arranged in front, and a figure in white is partly visible at the upper left. The scene appears to be a communal meal in a hall.2014-09-13A seated group of young men in saffron-orange and red-brown robes sits cross-legged on a white marble floor, eating a meal from green banana-leaf plates. Many have white sacred ash bands across their foreheads and arms, and wear beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and bracelets. Rows of white paper cups stand along the edges of the leaves, and several men reach toward their food, smiling. A person in white clothing is partially visible at the upper right edge. The scene resembles a communal annadan meal in a temple hall, with rice, curries and fried items served on the leaves.2014-09-13January 12 20172017-01-12