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A photograph of a rural road procession. A large crowd of people walks along a paved road lined with green trees, palms and utility poles. Many carry saffron-orange flags on poles, and several hold red and white banners. In the foreground, two men in white dhoti-style clothing with yellow shawls walk ahead, one carrying a pole with an orange cloth. A man in a white shirt and light trousers walks beside them, and a red truck with the lettering Shabari is at left. Along the roadside, spectators in casual clothes watch the procession, including a child in a pink shirt. No identifiable a person depiction is clearly visible in the procession.

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Aerial-angle photo of a long pada yatra procession walking along a narrow paved road lined with palm trees, low walls and green shrubs. Many devotees in white clothes walk in a line, carrying saffron and red flags and banners. At the front, a man in an orange-saffron robe walks ahead of the group, while others in white follow. A yellow-and-blue dump truck moves slowly beside the procession, and a motorcyclist in a dark shirt rides on the left side of the road. Several more people in white stand or walk further back along the road.2010-07-24A photograph of a roadside pada yatra procession along a paved road lined with palm trees and green foliage. In the foreground a yellow-and-green decorated vehicle with painted lettering on its roof moves ahead of the marchers. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts walk in a long column, several holding orange-red flags on poles and some carrying framed or placard-style pictures. A small blue-and-red commercial building with signage stands beside the road. The marchers' white clothing and the saffron-orange flags are the prominent colours.2010-07-24A long procession of people walks along a narrow paved road lined with green shrubs, grass, palm trees and a low white wall. Many marchers wear white clothes, and several wear orange scarves or sashes. Many carry orange-saffron flags with a blue emblem and white placards. Leading the group, a man in white carries a large red-and-orange banner bearing a printed portrait and text. Further back, a blue truck and a row of red banners appear along the road. The scene is a pada yatra walking procession.2010-07-24Aerial view of a long white-clad procession moving along a curving paved road lined with green trees and a low wall. Many participants in white shirts, white dhotis and white saris carry saffron-orange flags and white placards. A man in a red-and-orange banner held at lower left shows a portrait and printed text. Behind the marchers, a decorated palanquin with garlands and orange cloth is pulled by people, followed by a blue tuk-tuk. Police in khaki uniforms walk alongside at the front. A red truck and a yellow dump truck with gravel sit on the right edge of the frame.2010-07-24A long procession of people walks along a narrow dirt-edged road lined with green trees and palms, with utility poles and power lines overhead. Marchers in white dhotis and white shirts carry many orange and saffron flags. Two large orange-red banners at the front show a smiling portrait of a man with an orange turban, captioned in Kannada script. Men in blue and grey shirts walk at the front, and a decorated vehicle appears at the far end of the line. Some portraits show a face in the banners, which are printed images rather than people in the scene.2010-07-24A long procession of devotees walks along a narrow paved road lined with green bushes and trees. Many men and women wear white ritual clothes, and several carry orange-and-red flags. Most people in the front are dressed in white, with a few in khaki or shirts and trousers. A large red banner carried at the front shows a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a printed caption reading "Sri Paramahamsa Nithyananda" beneath it. Behind them, an ornate decorated chariot with a canopy and orange and gold ornaments, plus a palanquin-style float with umbrellas, moves with a crowd of white-clad devotees. Police officers in khaki uniforms walk near the front of the procession, and a blue tarpaulin-covered vehicle and trucks are on the roadside.2010-07-24A roadside pada yatra procession walks along a dirt shoulder beside a paved road. Devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, several wearing saffron/orange shawls or sashes, carry handheld placards and banners. Uniformed police in khaki walk alongside, and a man in a yellow shirt holds a red-and-white placard. In the centre a man in a blue t-shirt with a camera hangs back. On the road a large red box truck, a red van and passing buses are visible, and a decorated palanquin or float with orange cloth and gold accents is visible further up the line. Green roadside vegetation and a blue road sign occupy the right side.2010-07-24A photograph of a long pada yatra procession walking along a narrow paved road lined with coconut palms and green shrubs. Many participants in white clothing carry bright orange flags on poles, and a yellow-and-blue dump truck is parked at the left edge of the road. Near the front, a man in an orange robe walks among others in white dhotis and kurtas. Several carried framed portraits and banners are visible in the procession, and a small building with a red roof sits in the background among trees.2010-07-24A long procession of people walks along a narrow paved rural road lined with green shrubs, palms and a low white wall. Many marchers wear white kurtas and dhotis, while others wear shirts and trousers. Several carry orange flags with a blue emblem and hold white placards. Two large banners carrying portrait images are raised in front of the group, one orange and one with a red border. A blue truck is visible at the upper right behind the marchers, and a red-and-white banner stretches above the crowd in the distance. The scene looks like a padayatra, or foot pilgrimage, moving through a countryside setting.2010-07-24A road procession on a wide two-lane highway, with red trucks and a white van moving through. Many people in white dhotis and kurtas walk along the road carrying red and orange flags. Police officers in khaki uniforms walk among them. On the right, a decorated float carries a large painted figure of a saint with a yellow garment and a red-orange headpiece, flanked by a flower-covered canopy and floral decorations. A large orange banner with a portrait and Kannada script hangs on the procession's side. Spectators line the left roadside behind a metal railing, and a palm-lined field and small building sit in the background.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph of a long procession walking along a dirt road lined with green trees and utility poles. Many men in white ritual clothing and white dhotis march in rows, while others in blue shirts and grey trousers walk alongside. Numerous saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem are carried, and two large banners show a portrait of a smiling man in orange clothing with a saffron head covering. A banner with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" is held aloft. A vehicle decorated in orange appears at the back of the procession, and a bright sky is visible overhead.2010-07-24A long procession of devotees in white clothes walks down a paved rural road lined with palm trees and green shrubs, many carrying orange flags. In the foreground a man in an orange robe walks at the front, beside a man in white holding a framed portrait on a stick, and a man in a white shirt walks in the lead group. A yellow and blue dump truck and a motorcyclist on the left share the road. Further back, a red and orange banner and a decorated vehicle lead the marchers. Concrete fence posts and a small building with a tiled roof sit beside the road.2010-07-24