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September 30 20162016-09-30August 02 20162016-08-02A photograph of a large indoor hall where many young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on mats in rows, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Several wear rudraksha malas and some have marked foreheads. In front of each is a green banana leaf set with rice, sweets, fried items and small cups. A steel pot of food stands at the right edge. Behind the rows, a few standing people in white clothes and a golden altar with a deity murti are visible. The scene suggests a puja or annadan offering with the seated group chanting.2012-04-23 +2 copiesAnnadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a long row of saffron-robed sannyasi seated cross-legged on the floor of a bright hall, hands pressed in namaste, with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and arms. Several wear rudraksha malas and one wears gold bangles. In front of them lie banana leaves set with rice, yellow dal, and small portions of food, with white paper cups of water along the row. Many more monks sit further back, and a pedestal fan stands at the right.2013-07-14 +1 copiesA row of seated men in saffron-orange dhotis, many bare-chested, eat from banana-leaf plates laid on the floor in a hall. Several wear rudraksha malas and bracelets, and some have white sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms. Small white cups and food are arranged along the leaves, with pink and green floor rangoli at the lower left. Blurred people in the background are standing or walking.2016-11-11 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20142014-09-14September 30 20162016-09-30Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20A long row of seated sannyasis in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls sits cross-legged on a white floor in a hall with pink walls and framed pictures. Most are bare-chested, wearing rudraksha malas, with white ash marks on their foreheads and bodies. In front of them, banana leaves hold rice, fried snacks, sliced fruit and sweets, with small steel bowls of chutney and water bottles along the row. The participants sit with hands folded or resting on their laps, awaiting the meal in an annadan-style setting.2016-09-30September 30 20162016-09-30