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A covered open-sided hall with a tiled floor and a red carpet runner down the middle, set for a seated communal meal. On the left, a long-haired person in white clothes sits on an orange cloth-draped seat with an orange-covered table before them, near a small rug. Rows of people in white clothing sit at white-clothed tables on the left, with metal plates and cups. On the right, several people in dark clothes sit at long tables laid with plates and glasses. Orange cloth hangs from a pillar and the windows show trees and a blue gate outside. No specific printed text is visible.

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A covered open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and tube lights hosts a seated meal. On the left, a woman in white clothing sits at the head of an orange-draped table with a gold-bordered cloth, a red rug under her feet. Rows of people in white garments sit at long tables along the left wall, with metal plates and cups set before them. On the right, a few men in dark clothing sit at a separate table on a yellow-bordered cloth. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle between the tables, and an orange drape hangs at the far end. Outside, greenery and a green gate are visible through the windows.2008-12-29A covered pavilion with long tables draped in orange cloths, where devotees in white clothing sit in rows eating meals from plates and leaf-style trays. In the foreground a smiling woman in white with orange shawl sits on a chair draped in orange cloth, with a patterned red rug beneath her and orange-and-white slippers nearby. On the right, a man in a dark suit eats at a table set with a banana-leaf style spread and cups. Red carpet runs down the centre aisle, with open windows and orange curtains along the sides.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A covered open-sided hall with a corrugated roof and ceiling fans shows people seated at long tables for a meal. Along the right, several people in saffron and orange robes sit at a table draped with an orange cloth, with a metal plate in the foreground. Opposite, a row of people in white dhotis and saris sit on blue plastic chairs and eat from plates. A red carpet runs down the middle of the hall between the tables. Two standing men in orange clothing stand at the far right near the table. Trees are visible through the windows.2008-12-31A photograph of a long open-sided pavilion with a tin roof and ceiling fans, where people are seated at rows of tables eating a meal. A man in a saffron-coloured dhoti and shawl stands at centre carrying a large stainless steel vessel, while another robed attendant walks behind him. Seated diners wear white kurtas and dark outfits; a line of women in white saris sits on the left at a table of food. A red carpet runs down the centre, and a table on the right is draped in orange cloth with a brass lamp and small items on it. Thatched huts and trees are visible through the side openings. This is a communal meal setting with attendants serving food.2008-12-29A photograph of a covered open-sided pavilion with a red carpet runner down the centre aisle. Rows of seated people are at long tables with plates and cups, many women in white and cream clothing with orange shawls or saffron-coloured sannyasi-style robes. Standing at the right edge, two long-haired men in orange robes watch the scene. Ceiling fans hang from the roof and a man in white stands near the far end of the room. The setting appears to be a communal meal served at an ashram event.2008-12-31A photograph of a long open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof and white-framed windows, set up for a communal meal. Rows of guests sit on white plastic chairs at long tables on the right, mostly men in dark clothes with some in white, with stainless steel plates and cups before them. On the left, people in white clothes sit and serve food from trays along a table. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle toward a table draped in orange and red cloth, with a folded saffron cloth on a chair and a silver tray on the table. Orange curtains hang along the walls.2008-12-29December 31 20082008-12-31A covered open-sided dining hall with a corrugated roof and fluorescent tube lights, where devotees sit at long tables with banana-leaf style plates of food, glasses of water and white plastic chairs, eating a community meal. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle. At the far end, a person in orange robes stands beside a table draped in orange cloth with gold trim, and an orange and gold curtain hangs behind. On the right, a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti stands with hands on hips while others in white clothing sit at the tables. Several people in white garments and orange shawls serve food. The scene appears to be an annadan style communal lunch during a celebration.2008-12-29A covered open-sided dining pavilion with a corrugated roof and fans, where people sit at long tables set with plates and dishes. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle. On the left, people in white and cream clothing sit in blue plastic chairs. In the centre, several people in white dhotis and cream shawls stand and sit at the tables, while a standing man on the right wears a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and beard. Further right, a seated woman in orange robes faces the table, and a long table near the foreground is draped in orange cloth with gold trim. Trees and a bright outdoor view are visible through the side walls.2008-12-31December 29 20082008-12-29