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Outdoor photo of a procession on a tree-lined road. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk along the roadside; several wear rudraksha malas and round orange rosettes on their chests. Two raised red placards show a photo of a smiling figure in an orange turban with the printed slogans "RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION DOWN DOWN!" and "CHARACTER ASSASSINATION IS WORSE THAN MURDER!" Orange flags and a uniformed police officer in khaki appear at the left edge, with palm trees and flowering bushes behind.

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A photograph of a street procession on a dirt road beside lush green trees. Many people in white clothing walk with orange-red flags on poles. A woman in a white sari, a young woman in white with a dupatta, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers lead the group. One red placard reads RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION in English, held by a woman in white, and a white placard shows a small portrait of a saffron-robed figure with Kannada text. A man in a white shirt with a round badge and a woman in an orange and white sari stand at the right. A white car is at the left edge.2010-07-24A roadside procession on a paved road lined with palms and pink flowering shrubs. Marchers in white dhotis and shirts carry orange flags on poles and red placards. One red placard reads RAISE YOUR VOICE! SUPPORT PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA! beside a portrait of a smiling saffron-turbaned figure, and another reads RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION BRING DOWN. A boy in an orange polo and khaki shorts holds the foreground placard. A man in a lilac shirt and white dhoti wears a round orange badge with the same portrait and carries a flag; a smiling man in white beside him also wears a badge. A uniformed police officer in khaki walks along the road, and a photographer stands in the road ahead. Vehicles pass on the 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 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 street procession of men in white shirts and white or dark trousers, many holding saffron-orange flags on poles and red placards. The placards carry printed portraits of a bearded man in a saffron-orange turban and printed slogans reading "Religious persecution down down!", "We want justice, not excuses", "Character assassination is worse than murder!" and "Silence is agreement, speak out against injustice!". Several marchers raise their fists and placards, some wearing round orange badges. Green foliage lines the road and a silver car is in the foreground. The printed portraits are depictions on placards, not physical people present.2010-07-24A street procession moves along a tree-lined road. Many marchers in white dhotis, white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas walk behind saffron-orange flags on poles. Several hold placards printed with a saffron-robed portrait and slogans such as 'WE WANT OUR RELIGIOUS RIGHTS!' and 'RIGHT TO FOLLOW MY CHOSEN FAITH'. In the foreground a young man in white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha mala and rosette badge walks in front. Two uniformed police officers, one in khaki with a walking stick and one in khaki shirt, walk alongside the procession. Pink bougainvillea and palm trees line the road.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession of devotees in white and cream clothing carrying saffron-orange flags on poles. A woman in the centre wearing a white blouse, white sari and a black shoulder bag holds up a white placard showing a framed photo of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with the printed text reading NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION! Behind her, other women in white saris and a woman in a blue sari holding a small child stand among the flag-bearers. A grey-walled building and green shrubs line the road, and a white flag with partial lettering is visible at right.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.2010-07-24Outdoor photo of a roadside pada yatra procession beside a highway. Three men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on a dirt shoulder. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and holds an orange flag on a pole. The man in the centre wears dark sunglasses, an orange rosette and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds up a white placard with red lettering and a small portrait of a saffron-robed figure. The man on the right wears a white outfit, an orange rosette and a dark bead necklace, and raises an orange flag with a purple emblem. A yellow and white bus passes on the road behind them, and more white-clad marchers walk along the left edge of the road under trees.2010-07-24A roadside procession moves along a tree-lined highway. A uniformed police officer in khaki with a cap and a long cane walks at the left edge of the road. Behind him, marchers in white kurtas and dhotis carry saffron-orange flags and placards; one placard reads "WE WANT JUSTICE, NOT EXCUSES!" and another reads "RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION DOWN DOWN". Many marchers wear round orange badges bearing a portrait of a man with orange turban and beard. A man in the foreground wears a white shirt, dark trousers, rudraksha mala and red tilak. Motorcycles and a white van pass on the road, and flowering trees and palms line the route.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A road procession of many people in white traditional dress, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis with some women in white saris, walks along a tree-lined road. Many carry orange flags bearing a blue emblem, and a large orange banner with a portrait of a smiling saffron-turbaned figure reads a protest message about stopping religious persecution. Further ahead a decorated palanquin or chariot with golden ornaments and a green canopy moves along the procession. Coconut palms and dense green trees line the roadside under an overcast sky.2010-07-24