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A 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.

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January 08 20182018-01-08A 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.2018-01-08A long row of seated sadhus in saffron-orange and rust-red cloth eats a community meal from banana leaves placed on a white tiled floor. Several men in the foreground have white ash marks on their foreheads and arms, rudraksha and bead malas, and matted dreadlocked hair wrapped in dark cloth; the nearest man sits on a blue mat and looks back toward the camera. Brass cups and bowls sit beside the leaves, which hold rice, chapati-like bread, sweets and coconut. Behind them more seated sadhus in orange and a standing figure in white clothing are visible.2018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08A 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 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.2018-01-08A 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.2018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08January 08 20182018-01-08Seated row of sannyasis in rust-orange and saffron cloth eat a meal from green leaf plates on a white tiled floor inside a bright hall. The foreground man, bare-chested with white tripundra and sandalwood markings on his arms, wears rudraksha malas and bead bracelets and sits cross-legged with his hand near the food. Behind him more men with matted topknots and long hair sit in line beside brass cups and bowls of rice and sweets. A few people in white dhotis sit at the left edge. Overhead lights and hanging decorations fill the space.2018-01-08