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A stage at a Hindu gathering with a maroon velvet curtain behind a red-and-white banner headed Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha, showing portraits of historical figures. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit in orange upholstered armchairs on a white stage. The central figure in a dark-orange robe and beads sits between two others, with a brass oil lamp in front. A seated saffron-clad man on the right holds a small framed portrait. A standing attendant in orange stands at the left. A podium stands at far left. Visible people: about seven seated or standing.

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A stage event with a red-and-gold-edged backdrop and a large banner reading AKHIL BHARATH HINDU MAHASABHA with a row of portraits. A standing man in white dhoti and orange shawl speaks at a clear acrylic podium at left. Seated on orange-upholstered chairs are several people in saffron and orange robes, including a woman in orange sari, a bearded man with rudraksha beads, and a saffron-clad figure at right holding a small framed photo. A large brass oil lamp stands in the centre foreground. A framed portrait on an easel at far left shows a figure in orange with a golden throne beside him. A white fan is at lower right.2013-10-19A group of men stands on a stage in front of a backdrop banner reading Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha, with a portrait collage of historical figures above. A tall brass oil lamp stands in front in the centre. A central figure in a brown and gold dhoti with long dark hair and a gold necklace stands behind it with hands joined. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis wear orange shawls and ochre robes, some with saffron turbans, one with rudraksha malas. Men in white dhotis and orange shawls, and one in a grey coat, stand at the sides. A white pedestal fan is at the right edge and red velvet drapes hang above. Someone holds a microphone.2013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19A photo on a stage of a formal event: a line of about ten men stands behind a large brass oil lamp (deepa) on a white platform. Most wear saffron/orange robes or shawls, some in white kurta and dhoti with orange shawls. A central figure in a brown-gold dhoti and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and a saffron-robed man holds a microphone beside him. A banner behind reads Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha and shows portraits of historical figures. Red curtains, orange sofas and a white fan complete the scene. a person candidate, the central figure in brown-gold dhoti with gold necklace, is visible but his appearance is only partly distinctive.2013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19A group of about a dozen men stands on a stage in front of a banner reading 'Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha' with Kannada and English text and portraits of historical figures. In the centre, a man in a brown dhoti with a gold-trimmed shawl and a gold necklace stands beside a large brass oil lamp, a lit lamp with a tall base, while others flank him. Several men wear saffron/orange robes and saffron shawls; one wears a rudraksha mala and carries a staff; a man in saffron holds a microphone. Men in white dhoti-kurta and white shirts with saffron shawls stand at the ends. A white electric fan and orange cushions are visible on the stage.2013-10-19A stage event with several seated figures in saffron and orange robes. A man in orange standing at a clear podium on the left speaks into a microphone beside a gilded throne-like seat. Seated in the centre, a figure in brown-gold robes sits beside a brass oil lamp. Other seated sannyasis wear orange and saffron, some with beards and rudraksha malas; a standing monk in orange stands at the far right. Behind them hangs a banner reading Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha with portraits of many men in turbans and caps. A cameraman in white sits at a monitor in the foreground, and a standing fan and tray of offerings sit at the right edge.2013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19Group photo on a stage at an Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha event. A brass standing oil lamp (kuthuvilakku-style) with a lit flame sits centre-front. Behind it, a man in a dark brown dhoti with gold border and a gold necklace stands with hands folded, flanked by saffron-robed swamis and devotees; one in a saffron robe and orange turban holds a microphone, another holds a wooden staff, and a man in white dhoti stands at left. A red and white banner shows portraits of historical figures under the Mahasabha name. Shot is a photograph of people on stage.2013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19A line of people stands on a polished floor before a dark red curtain and a large orange banner reading Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha, with a row of portrait faces and a Hindu swastika flag. In the centre, a woman in a dark brown and gold sari holds up a tall brass oil lamp with a flame, as at a lamp-lighting opening. Around her, several men wear saffron and orange robes and shawls, one holding a staff, another holding a microphone and raising his hands in greeting. On the far left a man wears a white kurta with an orange shawl and hands folded. Chairs with orange cushions sit behind the group.2013-10-19