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A road procession on a tree-lined highway. In the foreground a smiling man in a white shirt and white trousers, with a red tilak on his forehead, holds up a white placard with a photo of a smiling figure wearing an orange turban and orange robes, and the printed words that read the abuse of spiritual leaders is abuse of Indian tradition. Beside him a bearded man in white kurta wears an orange rosette badge bearing the same orange-robed portrait. Other marchers in white clothes carry orange flags with a blue and red emblem and more placards. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands on the left near a silver van, holding a radio.

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Outdoor street procession under palm trees with a crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis and orange flags. In the foreground an older man in white and glasses holds up a white placard with bold orange-red capital lettering reading 'ABUSE OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS, IS ABUSE OF INDIAN TRADITION.' A small photo on the placard shows a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe. A man beside him in white holds a mobile phone to his ear, and others carry orange flags with a red emblem. A rudraksha-style mala is visible around the placard holder's neck.2010-07-24Street procession on a road with a white van behind marchers. A man in front wears a white shirt with a blue-green shawl and a round orange badge bearing a portrait; a woman in a multicoloured saree with orange border and a small boy in blue walk beside him, both with similar badges. A man on the left wears white and a rudraksha mala. Several marchers hold orange flags, and a man at right holds an orange flag on a pole. Two placards show a portrait of a figure in an orange turban and saffron clothing, with a headline reading ABUSE OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS, IS ABUSE OF INDIAN TRADITION. Behind them, a gopuram-style temple tower with coloured sculpted figures rises above shops and parked vehicles.2010-07-24A roadside procession on a paved road lined with trees and a utility pole. In the foreground, two uniformed police officers in khaki shirts and tan hats walk ahead, one carrying a long stick. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a saffron-bordered shawl holds a white placard reading abuse of spiritual leaders is abuse of Indian tradition. Nearby marchers carry orange-red flags and placards bearing a smiling portrait of a man in orange robes and turban, and a man in a white dhoti with a teal shawl raises a large portrait banner. A woman in a patterned sari walks among the group, and a motorcycle rider passes on the left.2010-07-24A street procession of men and women in white clothes walks along a paved road lined with palm and tall trees. A man in the foreground raises an orange flag on a white pole and wears a rudraksha-style mala with a round badge bearing a portrait of a saffron-robed monk. Behind him, marchers carry placards, including one with a saffron-robed portrait and Kannada text. A uniformed police officer walks in the middle distance, and white hatchbacks pass on the left. Other marchers wear similar round badges.2010-07-24A street procession on a road with an orange truck and white van behind. In the foreground a man in white shirt and trousers with glasses holds up a small photo or card, beside a bald man in white with a light blue-green shawl over his shoulder. A woman in a pink blouse and patterned saffron-and-white sari stands at right. A large orange flag with a blue emblem and text is held at left. A white placard shows a portrait labelled with an orange-robed figure with turban and a message reading ABUSE OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS, IS ABUSE OF INDIAN TRADITION.2010-07-24A street procession of men in white shirts and dhotis carries saffron-orange flags bearing a blue circular emblem with a bird motif on a pole. A man in a striped yellow and white shirt holds a placard showing a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and saffron robe, with the words "WE WANT JUSTICE FOR PARAMAHAMSA NITH...". Another man in a light green shirt wears a round orange badge with a portrait. Other marchers wear mala beads and white clothes; a building with ornate architecture and vehicles appear in 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 young boy with a tilak on his forehead stands at the front of a outdoor crowd, holding a white placard. The placard shows a smiling portrait of a man wearing an orange turban and orange robe, with the text 'ABUSE OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS, IS ABUSE OF INDIAN TRADITION.' Behind him, adults in white dhotis and kurtas stand on dirt ground, and a woman in a pink outfit holds an orange flag. Another placard in Kannada script is visible at the upper left.2010-07-24A road procession of men in white shirts and white dhotis walks along a tree-lined road. The central man raises his index finger and holds a white placard with a portrait of a smiling man in orange turban and kavi clothing, with Kannada text. Others carry placards showing the same portrait, and several wear orange rosette badges bearing the same face. Men carry orange flags on poles, and a uniformed police officer in khaki walks on the left. Several marchers wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Green trees, shrubs and a utility pole line the roadside.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession with many people in white dhotis and white shirts carrying orange-red flags on poles. In the centre, an older man in white holds a placard showing a photo of a smiling man with a saffron/orange turban and orange robe, with Kannada text in black. Another placard at upper right also shows a saffron-turbaned man in an orange robe. A man in a grey short-sleeved shirt stands at right holding a pole. A palm tree and roadside buildings with a red banner appear in the background. The printed photos are depictions on signs, not physical people.2010-07-24A street protest photograph with several men in white clothes marching outdoors past a concrete wall. In the centre, a bald man in dark sunglasses and a moustache holds a white placard reading STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU! beside a smiling portrait of a figure in an orange turban and saffron robe. At right, a man in white with a purple lanyard and a rudraksha-style bead necklace raises a placard with a saffron-robed portrait and text beginning IS H... LOSING ANOTHER ENLIGHTENED MASTER? Left, a man with a red-and-purple forehead mark and rudraksha beads holds a white disc. Orange flags and a shadowed signboard appear behind the crowd.2010-07-24A photograph of a street gathering where several men hold up white placards with Kannada text and printed portraits of a smiling man with an orange turban and orange robe, while orange-red flags on poles wave above them against green foliage. A man in the centre wears a white shirt and dhoti with a long beaded necklace and gold chain, holding a placard reading "Abuse of spiritual leaders, is abuse of Indian tradition." Men on the left wear orange and beige shirts and carry more placards. Several participants wear sunglasses and caps.2010-07-24