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A seated line of women in orange and saffron saris and shawls eat a meal from metal plates on a concrete floor under a teal and purple striped tent with patterned cloth panels. Each plate holds rice, flatbread and small bowls, with steel tumblers of water beside them. Behind them, a bearded man in an orange robe sits near the tent wall, with other women in colourful saris beside him.

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Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01February 15 20132013-02-15A large meal scene inside a tent with teal and purple patterned drapes. Rows of women in orange saris sit on the floor eating from steel plates and drinking from cups, some with bangles and necklaces. A bearded man in orange robes sits on a white chair at the back, and another man in orange clothing and a younger man in pink carry metal pots and serve food along the row. Several onlookers in orange and red-trimmed saris are visible on the right.2013-02-15 +1 copiesA seated line of women in orange and saffron robes eats a communal meal from metal plates on a concrete floor under a tent with teal and maroon printed cloth walls. In the foreground, an older woman with light grey hair and a dark rudraksha-style mala holds food in her hand, while younger women in orange with gold borders sit beside her with plates of rice and food and small glass cups. A standing figure in orange robes stands at the left edge, and other people in orange are visible in the background of the tent.2013-02-15 +2 copiesFebruary 15 20132013-02-15 +1 copiesDevotees in saffron and orange robes sit in a long row on a stone floor under a tent with colourful patterned teal and red drapery, eating a meal from metal plates. In the foreground a woman with long grey hair and a blue hair clip wears orange robes, a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, holding food in her right hand. Beside her, younger women in orange clothing and gold jewellery eat, and a barefoot man in orange walks past on the left. Small plastic cups of water sit near the plates.2013-02-15Photograph of a long row of women seated on the floor in orange saris with red borders and rudraksha malas, hands pressed in anjali mudra during a ritual. In front of them lie rows of green banana or leaf plates holding rice mounds, fruit, and small white cups, an offering arrangement suited to a Maheshwara Puja pinda tharpana food offering. A white statue stands at the upper left and gold columns frame the hall. The women are the physical participants; no man is clearly visible in the row, and no identifiable a person appears in the frame.2016-08-02September 19 20172017-09-19May 20 20132013-05-20 +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14 +1 copiesAugust 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a row of women and girls seated on the floor in a hall, in saffron-orange sarees with red borders, praying with palms pressed together. Many wear white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. In front of them, banana leaves hold rice, fried items, sweets and bananas, with white paper cups of water. Behind them, an orange cloth draped over a red-covered seat or throne is visible. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2013-07-14 +1 copies