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A photograph of a row of shaved-headed monks in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on a red and blue striped mat, hands pressed together in namaskar, before a long line of banana-leaf plates with food, small clay bowls, and water bottles. The leftmost monk has a yellow turmeric mark on his forehead; several wear rudraksha malas and bracelets, and one holds a microphone. Behind them are display panels, a standing portrait of a saffron-robed figure, and a red chair. The setting appears to be an exhibition or ashram hall with white floors and mirrored pillars. The monks appear to be sannyasis or devotees; none is identified as a person.

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Annadhan in 20152015-01-01A row of saffron-robed sannyasis sits cross-legged on a hall floor with palms pressed together in namaskar during the Maheshwara Puja. Many wear rudraksha malas, white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, and orange cloth wraps; some have bare upper bodies with white markings. Before them lie green banana-leaf plates set with rice, vegetables and cups, with a red curtain and a large colourful backdrop behind. Several people in the background stand near the stage.2016-08-02May 17 20142014-05-17May 17 20142014-05-17September 30 20162016-09-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a long row of seated monastic devotees in saffron-orange robes, many with bare upper bodies or light wraps, hands pressed together in prayer with closed eyes. Several wear rudraksha malas and white vibhuti tripundra marks on their foreheads. They sit on mats in a white-floored hall before green banana-leaf plates holding rice, fried snacks, vadas and sweets, with white paper cups of liquid placed along the leaves. Behind them, orange cloth hangs and a golden seat is visible in the background. No individual is clearly identified as a person in this frame.2013-07-10 +1 copiesA photograph of many saffron-robed monks and devotees seated in long rows on the floor of a marble hall, hands pressed together in namaskar, during a meal. Each seated person wears orange cloth wraps and rudraksha malas; several have shaved heads and vibhuti or tilak marks. In front of them lie banana leaves heaped with food, flanked by rows of paper cups and glasses. The foreground figure is a shaved-headed monk in orange, with a mala and white forehead mark, praying. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person; the seated figures are priests and devotees at a communal ritual meal.2014-09-13Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14 +1 copiesOctober 23 20152015-10-23A photograph of a long row of saffron-robed sannyasi seated cross-legged on the floor of a bright hall, hands pressed in namaste, with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and arms. Several wear rudraksha malas and one wears gold bangles. In front of them lie banana leaves set with rice, yellow dal, and small portions of food, with white paper cups of water along the row. Many more monks sit further back, and a pedestal fan stands at the right.2013-07-14 +1 copiesA row of young men in saffron and rust-coloured robes sits cross-legged on a white marble floor, palms pressed together in prayer, many with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In front of them are long rows of green leaf plates with rice and vegetable dishes, and white paper cups. Behind them, seated devotees in white and orange clothing watch, and a woman in purple and yellow sits at the back. Columns and a pale interior wall frame the scene.2014-09-13 +3 copies