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A large indoor hall during a seated communal meal. Rows of women in saffron-orange sarees and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on a long floor mat with striped colours, eating from green leaf plates with cups lined along the edge. Standing attendants in white and other colourful saris move between the rows. Multicolored umbrellas hang above, and a red screen behind shows a glowing portrait labelled "Made it to" with a smaller printed name. Many people are visible, mostly seated women, with a few standing staff.

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A large indoor hall during a communal meal event where rows of women in orange and red saffron-toned sarees and orange garments with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats in long lines, many with banana-leaf plates of food and small cups before them. Behind them, a screen shows a bearded man in saffron robes, and ornate multicoloured umbrellas, a golden pillar and a trident hang in the room. Many people are visible, with some serving food along the aisles.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large hall where many women and girls in saffron-orange robes sit in long rows on white cloth before banana-leaf plates of food and metal tumblers. A large screen at the front shows a man in a red-and-white garment, and a framed portrait on the back wall shows a figure in orange. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand and walk among the rows, and a man in white with a shawl stands at right. A golden shrine is visible at left, and a wall of framed photographs hangs at upper right. Some women wear gold necklaces and beaded jewellery, and several have long braids.2017-08-14A large seated meal in a hall where dozens of women in saffron-orange saris and shawls sit cross-legged in long rows on the floor, eating from banana leaves laid along a white cloth strip. Metal tumblers stand between the rows, and several women drink from them. Many wear gold necklaces, bangles and rudraksha-style beads. Striped mats run along the left edge. At the back, a large screen shows a speaker in saffron, and a white-clad attendant stands near the top left. Framed portraits and a wooden carved door decorate the walls. This appears to be an annadan style communal meal served during festivities.2017-08-14December 18 20162016-12-18August 14 20172017-08-14August 02 20162016-08-02A large tented hall with white draped walls, hanging lanterns and striped mats, where long rows of seated people in orange and rust-coloured robes with rudraksha malas share a meal from leaf plates and small cups. Women in orange saris and monastic-style clothing sit in the foreground, some with kumkum or vibhuti on their foreheads. Standing attendants in white and orange move along the rows, while colourful parasols line the hall. A projection screen at the back shows a figure in white. This appears to be a food offering or annadan style gathering during a puja programme.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18August 14 20172017-08-14November 10 20132013-11-10 +1 copies