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A long row of seated sannyasis in saffron-orange cloths share a meal at a floor-level feast, served on green banana leaves with brass cups and small heaps of rice. Many have white and ash markings on their foreheads and bodies, and long matted hair. In the centre, a man in an orange wrap and rudraksha mala holds a black microphone and speaks, while a bearded man with glasses beside him smiles. Other people in white clothes sit at the far left and back.

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A long row of seated devotees in saffron and orange clothing shares a meal on green banana-leaf plates with brass tumblers and food along the floor, at what appears to be an annadan style communal lunch. In the foreground a smiling young man in a rust-brown wrap with white ash markings on his arms holds a black microphone, while a bearded man in glasses and a rust-brown wrap sits beside him. A girl in an orange turban and orange garment with rudraksha beads sits nearby. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this frame.2018-01-08A seated group of saffron-clad sannyasis and young devotees share a meal on banana leaves at a long row of brass cups and dishes. A young man with curly hair, white ash stripes on his forehead and arms, and an orange-brown cloth over his shoulders holds a black microphone and speaks while smiling. Beside him, a bearded man in a dark turban and clear-framed glasses, and other men in orange and rust cloth with white tilak marks, listen. Several young participants in orange turbans and rudraksha malas sit in the background. Water bottles and food are visible on the leaves.2018-01-08A long row of seated devotees in orange and rust-coloured sanyasi-style clothing shares a meal served on banana leaves, with steel tumblers and small bowls along the floor. In the foreground a bare-chested young man with white ash markings on his arms and face holds a black microphone and speaks, while men with dreadlocks and a bearded man in glasses smile beside him. A girl in an orange turban and rudraksha mala sits among them. Many more people in orange turbans and white clothing fill the background of a large hall.2018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08A photograph of a long row of seated sannyasis eating a communal meal from banana leaves on a white tiled floor. Many wear orange-saffron cloths and rudraksha malas, with white sacred ash marks on their foreheads and bare upper arms. In the foreground, a smiling bearded sannyasi with dreadlocked hair wrapped in a dark cloth holds a microphone, while a man beside him in orange wears glasses. Brass cups and small portions of rice, vegetables and fruit are set on the leaves before them. Behind the row, more devotees in orange and white sit and stand amid a crowd.2018-01-08A long row of seated monks and devotees in orange and rust-coloured sannyasi robes eat a communal meal served on green banana leaves, with steel tumblers and bowls lining the floor. Several men at the front wear white sacred ash stripes on their arms and foreheads; the man holding a handheld microphone wears a rust-coloured shawl and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace. Beside him, a bearded man in glasses wears a black knitted cap and rust wrap. Orange turbans and orange garments fill the background, with more people seated and blurred figures behind.2018-01-08A seated group of young men in saffron-orange and red-brown robes sits cross-legged on a white marble floor, eating a meal from green banana-leaf plates. Many have white sacred ash bands across their foreheads and arms, and wear beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and bracelets. Rows of white paper cups stand along the edges of the leaves, and several men reach toward their food, smiling. A person in white clothing is partially visible at the upper right edge. The scene resembles a communal annadan meal in a temple hall, with rice, curries and fried items served on the leaves.2014-09-13September 14 20142014-09-14January 08 20182018-01-08September 14 20142014-09-14A photograph of a long row of seated sannyasis eating a meal from banana leaves on a white tiled floor. In the foreground two men sit close together, one with long matted dreadlocks and white ash markings on his forehead and arms, wearing rust-orange cloth wrapped around his waist and shoulders, rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets; the man beside him smiles and wears a similar orange cloth and beads. Brass cups and bowls sit along the leaves, holding food, rice and white powder. Rows of other orange-robed sannyasis extend into the background, with white-clad devotees standing at the far left.2018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08