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Photograph of a ritual meal in a large hall with white tiled floor and a dark red curtain backdrop. Rows of devotees in white dhotis and white saris, with yellow and orange shawls, sit with palms pressed together in namaskar before plantain leaf plates of food and small oil lamps. A gold ornate throne with a red cushion stands at the far left, beside a framed portrait on an easel. An orange-robed figure sits near the throne while attendants in white move between the rows. Colourful hanging pennants and ceiling fans decorate the space.

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A photograph of a large hall where rows of seated devotees sit on mats in front of banana-leaf plates heaped with food, with small cups beside them, many with hands pressed together in prayer. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads; women on the right wear white saris with orange borders and orange shawls. At the far end on a raised dais, a seated figure in orange sits before a golden throne-like chair with red cushions, with a framed picture on an easel and standing attendants in white nearby. Colourful hanging cloth banners and ceiling fans hang above, with red curtains behind the stage.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A large hall set for a communal meal. Rows of people sit cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a central aisle. Men in white dhotis and women in white saris with orange borders sit before banana leaves laid with food and small cups. At the far end, a golden throne with a red cushion stands beside a framed portrait and a seated figure in orange robes, with another white-clad attendant nearby. Red curtains, hanging ceiling fans and tall decorative banners frame the room.2010-11-12A photograph of a long hall under a white tent canopy where rows of women sit cross-legged on mats with hands pressed together in namaste before banana-leaf meals set on the floor. Many wear white dhotis or sarees with orange shawls over their shoulders, and a few wear yellow. Colourful striped pillars with tassels hang from the ceiling and ceiling fans turn overhead. At the far end an orange cushioned throne sits in front of a framed portrait, with a figure in white seated beside it and white-clad attendants standing nearby. Two women in yellow sit near the right edge. Leaf plates hold rice, curries, vegetables, papadam and sweets.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A long hall with rows of seated devotees facing a central aisle, each seated before a green banana leaf laid with food and a small white candle. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while women on the right wear white saris with orange-red borders and folded hands. At the far end, a gold ornate throne and a seated figure in orange robes sit before a framed portrait of a saint in orange. Several standing attendants in white are visible near the stage. Overhead hang ceiling fans and decorative colourful hangings. The scene suggests an offering or annadan-style meal in prayer posture. a person appearance is uncertain.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12