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A street procession of many women and some men carrying saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem and a large red-orange banner. The banner shows a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban and clothing, with partly legible text including the word "PARAMAH" and "July, 9 a.m. onwards". Several handheld placards show the same smiling saffron-turbaned man. One placard reads "NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION!" and another "STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING". Women in white, pink, and yellow-orange saris and sleeveless tops lead, one wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and another with a red-and-white marking on her forehead. A bald man in saffron-orange robes stands at the left edge. Palm trees, utility poles and a billboard appear in the background under an overcast sky.

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A street protest procession on a roadside with many orange-red flags on tall poles. A large red banner held aloft shows a portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe, labelled with a printed caption naming Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Nearby, participants in white, orange and yellow saris hold handheld signs bearing the same orange-turbaned portrait. A woman in a yellow sari and a red bindi stands at center, and a woman in white with glasses and a shawl holds a flag. Utility poles and a billboard line the street.2010-07-24A procession of women and young people holding saffron-orange flags with a blue lotus-like emblem reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham along the top edge. In the centre, a woman in a yellow and red floral sari holds a white placard with a red border reading STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU! beside a small photo of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe. Around them, women in white saris and a older woman in a pink sari with glasses walk in the crowd, and a young woman in an orange top holds a flag at the right. A partial banner at upper left reads Paramahamsa text.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession on a road edge with a kerb and grass verge. A man in a khaki uniform stands at the back of the marchers, and a man in a khaki shirt and trousers walks on the left. Marchers in white clothing carry orange and red flags bearing a blue emblem and hold placards. The large red banner reads "Walk to STOP THE RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION of Paramahamsa Nithyananda and his followers," beside a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing printed on the banner. Smaller placards show a similar portrait and read "Stop Abusing My Faith, Stop Abusing My Guru!" and "My Faith is My Right." A marcher wears a white sari, and a woman in a purple sari stands among others at the right. A white car is at the left edge.2010-07-24A street procession of many devotees holding saffron-orange flags on poles along a dirt road. In the foreground a middle-aged woman in a lavender sari and red blouse raises a hand with a bangle, and another woman in a white sari with gold border holds an orange flag. Several people hold printed placards showing a smiling saffron-robed sannyasi with a white beard and orange cloth, one reading 'My faith is my right' and others reading 'We want justice, not excuses'. Roadside billboards and a utility pole stand behind the crowd under an overcast sky.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession on a tree-lined road in the countryside. A large red banner carried by a man in white shirt and trousers shows a smiling man with orange turban and orange robes, with text about stopping religious persecution of Paramahamsa Nithyananda and his followers, 24 July, 8 a.m. onwards, Kengeri to Bidadi. A smaller placard held by a woman on the left shows a similar portrait with a caption about the a person family as victims of religious persecution. Several people walk barefoot or in sandals in white kurtas, white saris, and a lavender sari, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded malas. Orange flags line the route, and a woman in a blue and white sari carries a child in orange clothing. Greenery, palm trees, and a red vehicle border the scene.2010-07-24A road procession of devotees walking along a dirt shoulder beside a paved road under an overcast sky. In front, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a man in a white shirt and olive trousers hold a large red banner reading "Walk to STOP THE RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION of PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA and his followers" with a portrait of a figure in orange headwear, dated 24th July 9 a.m. onwards and Kengeri to Bidadi ashram. Behind them, marchers in white clothes carry red-orange flags and small placards bearing portraits. A woman in a yellow shawl walks at right, and red flags rise above the line of walkers receding into the distance.2010-07-24A crowd of women in white and cream saris and orange-bordered garments holds red placards bearing a photo of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban with long hair and a bright orange garment. Placard texts read 'ABUSE OF MY GURU! WE WANT AN ANSWER!', 'MY FAITH IS MY RIGHT', 'NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION!' and 'WHEN WILL THE WORLD REALIZE YOUR GREATNESS?'. Orange flags wave in the background, a woman in dark glasses holds a placard at centre, and two women in white reach toward each other at lower centre.2010-07-24A crowd of women in white and cream saris and white tops stands outdoors holding red placards and orange flags during a protest march. Many wear rudraksha malas and bangles, and some carry prayer-style badges. The placards carry printed portraits of a smiling man in an orange turban, labelled with slogans such as "ABUSE OF MY GURU! WE WANT AN ANSWER!", "MY FAITH IS MY RIGHT" and "NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION!". Orange flags rise above the crowd, and a motorbike is visible at the top. The people are real and present; the portraits on the placards are printed depictions only.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession of women and children carrying saffron-orange flags bearing a blue circular emblem on poles. A woman in a white sari and black bead necklace holds a white placard reading "NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION!" with a small portrait of a saffron-turbaned man. Beside her a woman in an orange sari holds a red placard with a portrait of a saffron-turbaned man labelled "PARAMA NITHYANANDA GUIDE" and "VEDIC" text. A boy in a red jacket and a girl in a white dress stand in the crowd; a woman in a light blue dress holds a white flower garland. Other marchers wear white and cream clothing. A banner in the background carries red and white lettering.2010-07-24A road procession of devotees walks along a paved road beside a dirt shoulder under an overcast sky. In the foreground a man in white shirt and grey trousers holds a large red banner showing a smiling man with an orange turban and orange robes, with the text 'Walk to STOP THE RELIGIOUS ...' and 'Nithyananda of Paramahamsa ... follows'. A woman in a yellow-bordered sari and a woman in white carry flags and placards. Many marchers in white dhotis and white clothes follow behind, with red and orange triangular flags with black emblems waving among them. Trees and a distant building line the background.2010-07-24Outdoor street protest photo with a crowd of women and a few men holding saffron-orange flags on poles and white placards. Several women wear white saris with orange or maroon borders, one in a cream sari with a gold border, and one with a long side braid. The central placard reads 'ABUSE OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS ABUSE OF INDIAN TRADITION' and shows a small portrait of a saffron-robed man with a beard. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at right with his back to the camera, and a man in a white cap and white shirt with a camera and microphone is at the right edge. Roadside trees and a sky with clouds are behind them.2010-07-24A street procession on a roadside lined with palms, shops and parked buses moves toward the camera. Many participants wear white clothes, including cream saris with gold borders and white dhotis with shirts, and most carry tall orange-red flags with a blue emblem on poles. Women in front wear cream saris, one holding a flag, and several people wear round orange badges bearing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Handmade signs show portraits of a saffron-robed figure with headlines in English. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at the right, and a woman in a pink sari carries a small child in yellow on her hip. Many people are visible in the crowd.2010-07-24