Community feast (Bhandara) served to devotees at Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi

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community feast (Bhandara) at Katwaria Sarai in New Delhi, where people of all ages are seated in long rows on the floor to share a meal together. Volunteers move along the rows, serving freshly prepared food and drinks to each guest as part of the community dining tradition. The gathering takes place inside a spacious hall, reflecting the spirit of collective service, hospitality, and equality that is central to community feasts in India. Men, women, and children participate in the meal, while volunteers coordinate the food distribution in an organized manner.