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A large hall with white marble floor and a striped pink, teal and purple cloth laid across the centre. Rows of saffron-robed monks sit cross-legged on green leaf plates along both sides, with lit candles and small oil lamps placed before them. At the far end, a person in red and gold seated on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing garlands, is presiding over the gathering. Several women in orange and yellow saris sit on the right side. Fans stand near the stage.

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A large white-floored hall set for a ritual gathering. Rows of saffron-robed monks, mostly shaved-headed and some with tonsured heads and white tilak marks, sit cross-legged on either side of a central aisle, with white candles placed along the edges of green leaf mats. Women in orange saffron sarees sit in rows on the right. A striped multicoloured cloth covers the central floor area with small oil lamps on it. At the far end, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, behind a violet draped backdrop, with standing fans and a small table with offerings nearby. Framed photographs are displayed on a stand at the left. a person appearance uncertain; the seated figure on the throne is not clearly identifiable.2013-07-10 +1 copiesJuly 10 20132013-07-10July 10 20132013-07-10Wide photo of a large hall during a Maheshwara Puja offering with monastic disciples seated in long rows on the floor. On the left, a row of disciples in orange-red robes sit with palms joined before leaf plates of food. On the right, a long line of orange-clad monastics sits before food plates and water bottles, several in white-and-orange garments. A striped mat with 'a person SANGHA' printed on it runs down the centre, with a central figure in white seated in meditation near the front, an oil lamp on a small stand before them. Behind, a large audience in white and orange clothing sits on the floor, and a few people stand near a stage with flower vases and a small table. White walls, ceiling lights and wooden doors frame the room.2016-02-23Photo 11735637February 13 20142014-02-13 +1 copiesA hall with a polished white floor where a seated figure in a red-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne at the far end. Lines of devotees in red-orange and saffron clothing sit with hands folded in anjali on both sides of the floor. Banana-leaf plates with food, cups and flowers are laid out along the lines. A woman in a white sari kneels near the throne and attends to metal vessels, while another woman in white works at the right. A framed photograph sits near the left side. Setting suggests a ritual meal and puja gathering.2013-04-01August 14 20172017-08-14Indoor photo of a long seated row of devotees in saffron-orange robes eating a communal meal on a white marble floor. Women in orange saris with pink borders sit in the foreground, and men in orange garments sit further back. Each place has a green banana leaf set with food, small cups and bowls, and glasses of water. On the right, an ornate golden throne-like seat with a gold canopy stands on a raised stage, with a deity murti behind it. The scene suggests a communal annadan feeding.2014-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesAugust 14 20172017-08-14September 11 20172017-09-11