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A photograph of a row of shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes sitting cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste and eyes closed, a traditional devotional gesture. Several wear rudraksha malas and bangles, and some have tattooed forearms. Along the right, banana leaf plates with rice, vegetables and sweets are set out on low tables. The room has white walls and a white sheet behind the row.

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A row of shaved-headed monks in orange and maroon robes sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. Rudraksha malas hang around their necks and wrists, and one man wears a small earring. Each has a low table in front with a banana leaf holding yellow flowers and offerings. The setting is an indoor hall with cream curtains and white panels.2014-01-22A photograph of a row of shaved-headed monks in saffron-orange robes seated on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer. The foremost man in the right foreground has closed eyes, a white tilak on his forehead, and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold bead spacers draped over his bare shoulder. Green leaf plates with food and small paper cups are laid out along the left edge in front of the seated line.2012-04-23 +2 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20142014-09-13May 25 20132013-05-25July 10 20132013-07-10 +2 copiesDecember 16 20132013-12-16 +1 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA row of saffron-robed male devotees sits cross-legged on a pale floor, palms pressed together in anjali. Many have white vibhuti or tilak markings on their foreheads and arms, and wear rudraksha malas and wrist bands. In front of them, banana leaves hold rice, fried items and small paper cups. Some eyes are closed in prayer, and a few men wear glasses. The scene is a group prayer before food, with the people set in orderly rows.2013-11-10 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20132013-02-27A seated row of shaven-headed monks in orange and maroon robes sit at long white tables for a meal served on green banana leaves. Several wear rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and some have white tilak marks on their foreheads and white bands on their arms. Each leaf holds rice, vegetables, lemon and sauces in steel bowls, with water bottles at the table edge. The monks sit cross-legged, eyes lowered, one raising a hand in a mudra. A cream wall forms the background.2014-03-15 +1 copies