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A large tented hall during a seated communal meal. Rows of sannyasis and devotees sit cross-legged on long striped mats in orange, pink and green, with steel plates of food and water bottles before them. Many men wear orange robes and turbans, and a few wear white dhotis or grey shirts. Two men in white dhotis and red-bordered cloth serve food along the rows. In the background an altar displays multiple deity murtis decorated with flowers and ornate silver-and-red canopies, with a few figures in white standing before it. A green and white cloth sign hangs at the left edge.

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Annadhan during Nasik Kumbhamela 20152015-01-21September 14 20152015-09-14A large communal meal in a covered pavilion where many sadhus in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged on striped mats along long rows, eating from metal plates and leaf dishes with water bottles beside them. Several have white beards and matted hair; some wear pink, orange or white head cloths. Men in white dhotis and white kurtas move between the rows serving food. Behind them, ornate golden palanquin-style shrines and a decorated deity murti stand in the background, with bright sunlight streaming through the open side of the tent.2015-09-14 +2 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14September 14 20152015-09-14 +2 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20152015-09-14A large tent interior where sadhus in saffron and orange robes sit in long rows on striped floor mats, each with a metal plate and water bottle. Men in white dhotis with red sashes walk between the rows serving rice from large steel buckets and pots. Behind them, a decorated shrine area with pink and gold ornamental arches holds deity murti under colourful hangings. Many people are visible in the scene, most in white or saffron, as a community meal (annadan) is served.2015-09-14 +1 copies