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A 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.

Outdoor 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.

A 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.

A crowd of women in white and cream clothing stands on a brick pavement during a procession, holding red placards and orange flags. A woman in the centre wears a brown-orange shawl over white and holds a red placard reading 'ABUSE OF MY GURU! WE WANT AN ANSWER!' beside a portrait of a man in a saffron turban. To her left a woman in a white top and white skirt holds a red sign with a similar portrait and the words 'WHO IS GOING TO ANSWER FOR OUR SUFFERINGS?'. Other placards show portraits in orange turbans and slogans about raising voices, and a white building with a red roof stands behind the crowd.

A 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.

A street procession of devotees in front of green foliage. A bearded man in white kurta on the left holds a paper and gestures forward. A woman in white with a tan-and-gold shawl and a round pink badge holds a pink sign reading 'ABUSE OF MY GURU WE WANT AN ANSWER!' Beside her, a woman in white holds a red placard showing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure and the words 'WHO IS GOING TO ANSWER FOR OUR SUFFERINGS?' Other women wear orange and red saris, and a woman in a red sari with a pink blouse smiles at right. Orange flags on poles are held throughout the group, and a red placard at top right reads 'PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA CHAMPION OF MODERN...'.

A street procession of devotees walks along a tree-lined road carrying saffron-orange flags and placards. Placards show a framed portrait of a saffron-robed, turbaned figure with text such as 'ABUSE OF MY GURU! WE WANT AN ANSWER', 'STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU!' and 'PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA CHAMPION OF MODERN HINDUISM'. Marchers wear white kurtas and dhotis, and a woman in white with a grey shoulder bag stands near a woman in a yellow saree. A man in a white shirt and green shawl wears an orange rosette, and a man in front wears a rudraksha mala and sunglasses. Participants wear orange rosettes and white clothing.

A crowd of women in white saris with gold borders walks in a street procession, many holding orange-red flags with a blue circular emblem and dark poles. A woman in the centre wears a white sari and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holding a white placard printed with a saffron-robed figure portrait and the slogan "WE WANT OUR RELIGIOUS RIGHTS!" Another placard shows a similar portrait and Telugu text. Several women wear jasmine flowers in their hair, and others in orange and green saris stand in the background.

A street procession of women in white and cream saris and dhotis-style white clothing, holding placards and orange-and-blue flags on poles. Several placards carry a printed portrait of a smiling man wearing an orange turban and orange robe; these are printed pictures on signs, not physical people. A woman in a red blouse wears a black mala and gold bangles; a woman in a yellow-bordered sari wears a red bindi. A young child in pink stands at lower right beside the placards. Shop signs with Kannada script appear in the background. Visible placard text reads 'Abuse of spiritual leaders, is abuse of Indian tradition' and 'Is the world losing another enlightened master?'. Visible people: about ten.

Large outdoor procession under an overcast sky on a dirt road. Dense crowds of devotees in white shirts and orange-saffron flags surround a decorated ceremonial vehicle with gold-and-red panels, a canopy and a brass ornament at the front. A man in orange near the vehicle stands above the crowd. Foreground devotees hold red and white placards: one shows a portrait of a saffron-clad figure with the words 'Abuse of my Guru! We want an answer!' and another has a portrait with Kannada text. Several people wear white shirts and kumkum-marked badges. A man in a striped shirt is in the foreground, and a woman in a white sari and dupatta stands among the marchers. Some people hold a megaphone and a drum-like instrument. A dark red banner with Kannada text is visible at lower left.

A street procession of many women in white and cream traditional dress with gold borders walks along a road, carrying tall orange flags printed with a blue emblem on long poles. Several women hold red and white placards reading "We want our religious rights!" and "Stop the bracelet... worse than murder" and "We want justice, not excuses!" Some placards carry small portrait images of a saffron-clad figure with long hair. A man in a light shirt stands among the marchers, and many women wear round badges with a small portrait. Trees and a building stand in the background.

Outdoor photo of a procession walking along a paved road lined with green trees. Marchers carry orange flags on poles and placards with portraits of a figure in an orange headwrap, plus Kannada and English slogans such as 'STOP ABUSING MY GURU' and 'WHO IS GOING TO ANSWER'. Most wear white kurtas or sarees, some in pink, red floral and cream; one man in a white dhoti wears a teal shawl, and a man in a khaki shirt walks at right carrying a red banner. A woman in a tan shawl with a round badge is at left. Foreground marchers are barefoot or in sandals.