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A large indoor meal gathering of saffron-clad sannyasis and devotees seated cross-legged on the floor on mats. In the foreground, shaved-headed young ascetics in orange-saffron cloth with red borders, rudraksha malas and vibhuti marks sit with their backs to the camera, facing a line of similarly dressed seated devotees. Green banana-leaf plates, small white paper cups and brass vessels are set before them, and a colourful striped mat lies in the centre. Behind them, rows of women in orange and saffron saris sit on the floor. The setting appears to be an ashram hall with white walls and tiled floor. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.

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July 10 20132013-07-10 +2 copiesAugust 23 20142014-08-23February 23 20162016-02-23July 26 20142014-07-26 +1 copiesAugust 02 20162016-08-02 +2 copiesJuly 26 20132013-07-26Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesJuly 12 20162016-07-12July 30 20172017-07-30A large group of saffron-robed monastics sits cross-legged on a white tiled floor in a hall, their backs to the camera in the foreground. Rows of seated devotees in orange and red garments press their palms together in anjali behind them. Banana leaves in front of the foreground figures hold small cups, fruit, rice and sweets, offerings for a puja. A tripod camera stands at left and a deity murti is visible on an altar at the back of the hall. The scene suggests a Maheshwara Puja ritual offering of food to sannyasis.2016-08-02April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA seated group of shaved-headed young sannyasis and devotees in saffron and orange robes performs a ritual in a hall, with white tilaka and vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several hold small brass bells and implements, and brass vessels and a small plastic container sit on low wooden stands in front. A man on the left in rust-brown robes and a saffron-orange shawl with rudraksha malas holds a small brass lamp and a bell. Behind them, rows of seated boys in maroon and red robes and adults in red and white sit on the floor.2013-07-01