From the archive record
A Shradh ceremony in rural Odisha, India, where men and children gather to share a traditional community meal. Food is served on large leaf plates, a long-standing practice for ceremonial feasts across the region. Participants sit together in rows and eat with their hands, reflecting customary dining traditions in Odisha. Volunteers move through the gathering, serving additional portions to the attendees as the meal continues. The footage documents the communal nature of the ceremony and the role of shared meals in bringing families, neighbours, and community members together during traditional memorial observances.