Women in saffron and orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas sit in a long row on a striped cloth, sharing a meal. Before them stand rows of white cups and leaf plates with food. Behind them, women in white saris and white head coverings stand and attend the rows. Several seated women smile and gesture toward the food. - Nithyanandapedia

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Women in saffron and orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas sit in a long row on a striped cloth, sharing a meal. Before them stand rows of white cups and leaf plates with food. Behind them, women in white saris and white head coverings stand and attend the rows. Several seated women smile and gesture toward the food.

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