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A seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a dark rudraksha mala and a gold-toned ceremonial necklace, stands out in the foreground, with long swept-back dark hair and a tilak on his forehead. He is mixing and handing rice from a silver bowl, while a woman in a white sari with a black-and-white pattern and red blouse, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, kneels at a table beside him, shaping food in her hands. Steel pots and bowls of rice sit on a white-draped table, and rice grains are scattered on the cloth. Behind them, women in white and cream sarikas with gold borders and a red sofa are visible, indicating a food offering or annadan setting in an indoor hall with a blue backdrop.

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December 20 20152015-12-20A seated man in a rust-red and saffron-banded robe, with a dark rudraksha mala and gold-toned ornaments, holds out a handful of yellow rice to a woman in an orange blouse, white sari with gold border and red scarf, who is also holding rice. Silver serving bowls and steel trays of yellow rice sit on a white-covered table in front of them, with a gold-carved throne at left. Behind them, people in white dhotis and cream saris with red shawls serve food under a white tent with a blue backdrop. The seated man shows cues of long swept-back hair and rudraksha, so he is a person candidate in a seated, serving role at a food offering.2015-12-20 +1 copiesA seated bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a saffron-orange and red cloth draped over his body, serves rice from a large silver bowl onto a white-covered table in a gold-and-red throne setting. Beside him a woman in a white top with a red shawl and rudraksha mala holds out a handful of food, while other people in white dhotis with red sashes stand in the background and metal pots of curry sit on the table.2015-12-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion, bare-chested and wearing a rust-red and gold-bordered cloth wrapped at the waist, with a dark rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders and a yellow tilak on the forehead. The figure holds a mound of yellow food in both hands, offering or distributing it, while a smiling woman kneels beside in a cream sari with gold border, wearing an orange lanyard and beaded necklace, reaching to take the food. A large silver bowl of the same yellow mixture sits in front, with scattered pieces on a white cloth. Behind them, several women in cream and gold saris with red sashes stand watching, and a steel pot of food is visible at right. Other people in pink clothing stand at the right edge. The scene suggests a food-related ritual or distribution.2015-12-20 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, is serving rice from a silver bowl to a woman in a white sari with a red border and a red shawl, who holds out her cupped hands. A second woman in white and several people in white dhotis stand and sit at the back beside steel pots, a red sofa and a blue backdrop. Golden throne-like armrest visible at left. Food grains are scattered on a banana-leaf-covered table. The seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, serving food at a ritual meal setting.2015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20December 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20 +2 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copiesDecember 20 20152015-12-20 +1 copies