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Photograph of a large ritual feast hall with a golden canopy and gold-framed seat at the far end. A figure seated on a gilded throne wears a garland and a saffron-toned cloth, and a person is shown in front of the throne with a rudraksha mala, seated on a red cushion with attendants nearby. Along the foreground, rows of women in orange and saffron saris sit cross-legged on striped mats before long rows of banana-leaf plates heaped with food. Several white-clad priests stand behind food trays near the throne, and multicolour decorative umbrellas frame the stage. A large crowd fills the left side of the hall.

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December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 18 20162016-12-18A large hall with white draped ceilings and hanging lanterns shows a seated ritual gathering on striped rugs. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in orange dhotis sit with bare upper bodies, sacred threads over their shoulders, facing a central area. Behind them, many people in orange and red robes, rudraksha malas and marigold-coloured garments sit in rows, some with white-lined tealight-style candles or small cups before them. Colourful umbrellas stand around the hall, and a camera operator on a tripod films from the back. The scene suggests a Maheshwara Puja style ritual with offerings, though no specific figure is clearly identifiable.2016-12-18A 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 white-canopied tent with hanging colourful lanterns hosts a seated ritual gathering. Rows of monastics in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sit on multicoloured striped mats before a golden ornate throne-like seat at the right, with parasols and decorated altar items. Devotees in orange saris sit in rows at the right foreground and along the edges, and banana-leaf plates of food and small cups are laid out in front of them. A banner-like backdrop and a framed photograph are visible at the left. The scene is a ritual feast or puja in a ceremonial tent.2016-12-18March 14 20172017-03-14September 21 20162016-09-21September 30 20162016-09-30December 18 20162016-12-18March 30 20162016-03-30