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Photograph of a stage ceremony at an Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha event. Several men in saffron and orange robes stand around a tall brass oil lamp, with a man in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala at centre-left holding the lamp, and a bare-chested man in a brown dhoti at centre lighting or tending it. A man on the left in a white shirt and orange scarf stands barefoot beside a saffron-clad attendant holding a staff. A banner behind shows a saffron flag with Om and printed portraits, reading Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha. A man at far right in saffron with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Red curtains and orange-covered chairs frame the stage.

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A stage ceremony at an Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha event. A large gold oil lamp with multiple tiers stands on a white platform while several people in orange robes gather around it. A man in a brown dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth lights the lamp, and an elderly woman in orange with a vertical tilak and a rudraksha mala extends her hand toward it. Other orange-robed sannyasis, including one with a shaved head and rudraksha malas, stand with hands folded. A man in white shirt and orange shawl stands at left, and a saffron-turbaned figure holds a staff. Behind them hangs a banner reading Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha with a saffron flag and portraits.2013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19Several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a white stage lighting a tall brass oil lamp, a traditional lamp ritual, as devotees look on. Center front, a man in an orange-red headcloth and orange robes holds the lamp with another monk beside him. A monk in orange with a rudraksha mala and a bare-chested man with a shaved head stand to the right. A man in a white checked shirt and orange shawl stands at left, hands joined. Behind them is a deep red velvet curtain and a banner reading Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha with portraits of leaders. Gold and orange cushioned chairs sit at the edges.2013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a banner reading Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, with a flag and historical figure portraits. A large brass oil lamp stands center stage. Several saffron-clad men gather around it: a man in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala at left, a bearded man in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and a man in a brown dhoti with a gold necklace who holds a small flower-decorated plate near the lamp. A bare-chested man in brown clothing stands behind him, and on the right a saffron-robed man in white underskirt reaches toward the lamp, while another in an orange turban stands beyond. Two men at left wear white and jeans with orange shawls. Appearance-based identification is not established, so no candidate is marked.2013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19October 19 20132013-10-19Stage event in front of a red-and-orange banner reading "Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha" in Hindi/Kannada-style script and English, with a row of portrait illustrations of historical figures. A tall brass lamp with multiple flames stands center stage. Seven people are visible: a man in orange kurta and white trousers at left with a red-and-orange shawl and badge; a man in orange robes and orange turban holding a wooden staff; an older man in orange robes with rudraksha mala and tilak; a figure in brown-and-gold dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace, hands clasped near the lamp; a man in orange robes with orange turban; and a man in orange robes and turban at right holding a microphone and gesturing. Ceremonial lamp lighting with saffron-clad guests on a stage.2013-10-19A 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 20132013-10-19Group 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 20132013-10-19