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A large group of young men and boys in saffron-orange robes and matching orange turbans stand in a bright hall, many holding handfuls of yellow food offerings and eating or distributing them. Several have white markings on their chests and arms and rudraksha malas around their necks. Two rows of people in white stand near the back, and a rainbow-striped runner covers the floor. The setting suggests a ritual food offering or annadan with ashram devotees. Behind them a large golden ornamental structure and banners hang on the walls.

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August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14September 19 20172017-09-19August 14 20172017-08-14A line of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stands barefoot on a mat in a temple hall, several holding banana-leaf plates of food, apparently preparing to offer naivedyam. Many wear rudraksha malas and white markings on their chests and arms, and one wears an orange turban. A small child in orange stands among them. Other saffron-clad attendees are visible at the right, and a large red-orange backdrop and a golden shrine canopy frame the scene. Floor trays with small brass cups and food portions lie in front of the line.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14September 19 20172017-09-19 +1 copiesAugust 14 20172017-08-14A photo of a large group of young men in saffron-orange robes and matching orange turbans standing in a line inside a pink-walled hall, many wearing rudraksha malas and small white tilak markings. Several are holding and eating food from leaf or plate portions, while a long table with food offerings. A shaved-headed man in orange on the right also holds food and wears a mala. Ceremonial saffron-clad devotees surround them and the scene appears to be an ashram feast.2017-08-14