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A long dining hall with a dark grey granite table arranged in a U shape, set with green banana-leaf plates of rice, sides and sweets, and steel tumblers. Many seated men, mostly in saffron or orange robes, eat by hand; several have white beards or shaved heads. A white-robed man with glasses sits at left, and a saffron-clad monk with a folded orange turban is at the far left. A standing figure in white and saffron stands near the back wall. Walls are pale green with a round wall clock and a small emblem at top.

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A photograph of a group seated at a long dark granite table in a plain mint-green room with barred windows, eating a meal from green banana-leaf plates with metal tumblers beside them. Several men wear saffron/orange robes, one with an orange head wrap and a beaded mala. Two men in white clothes sit among them, one with long dark hair and beard. At the far right an older man with a shaved head and white beard, in white clothing, eats with his hand. A water bottle stands on the table at the back.2007-01-30A photograph of a dining hall with pale green walls and dark grey stone tables arranged in a long U-shape. Many seated men eat from green banana leaves set with rice, flatbread and side dishes, drinking from steel tumblers. Most wear saffron or orange robes, and a few wear white dhotis or shirts. A standing man in an orange shawl and white garment, with long dark hair, stands at the head of the room, while another man in white sits at the centre of the table. A bald man in an orange turban at the right foreground and an elderly bearded sadhu in pale pink eat nearby. Several young men in white stand along the back wall.2007-01-30September 20 20152015-09-20December 30 20092009-12-30Photo 99232672006-01-01 +1 copiesA long dining hall during a community meal, with rows of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated at tables covered with floral cloths and green banana leaves holding snacks and sweets. In the foreground, a bearded elderly man in orange robes and glasses eats, and beside him a man in orange with a bead bracelet is seated. Attendants in white dhotis and shirts walk between the tables carrying vessels, and a few people stand near the back. Overhead are white canopy structures with decorative patterned banners, and a sign on the left reads a no-photography notice. Bottled water sits on each table.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Indoor annadhan meal in a plain room with white walls and a tiled floor. A long table covered with a green and pink printed cloth holds banana-leaf plates, steel tumblers and small bowls of food. Five or six men sit on the left side eating; one wears an orange-gold shawl and another a red cloth. A standing man in an orange robe and orange turban carries a steel tray along the table, appearing to serve food, with a bare-footed stance. Behind them devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand near a framed portrait garlanded with white and yellow flowers, beside a brass figure. A woman in a white sari at the right edge holds a steel vessel. Ceiling fans and a wall niche are visible.2006-01-01November 10 20132013-11-10 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20082008-01-12Indoor meal service in a plain tiled hall. A standing figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap, with long hair, carries a steel tray down a long table covered with a white cloth and green banana leaves holding food. Seated diners in orange, yellow and maroon clothing eat at the table. A framed portrait garlanded with white and orange flowers and a golden figure sit on a side table against the wall. Several white-clad attendants stand nearby and a sign-like white-clad figure holds a steel vessel at the right edge.2006-09-23A long row of seated sannyasis in saffron and orange robes eats a meal from banana leaves laid on a white floral-covered table, with water bottles and small cups set between plates of rice, bread and side dishes. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand along the far side and walk past the table, one holding a pale shawl. A bearded man with long matted hair and an orange headwrap reaches toward food in the foreground, and an older bare-chested sadhu sits among the diners. Behind them stands a white-clad man near a draped orange cloth and a white metal stage frame with signage.2009-12-30