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A photograph of a rural dirt road lined with grass, utility poles and trees, where a procession of walkers moves toward the camera. In the foreground an elderly man in white clothes and a white head covering holds a long pole with an orange flag, and a red-and-orange rosette is pinned to his shirt. Behind him a woman in white with a white shawl holds a placard showing a portrait and printed text. Several men wear orange or saffron cloths, one with an orange turban, and others wear white dhotis. Further back a long line of marchers carries red and orange banners. The scene reads as a pada yatra walking procession.

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A long procession of people walks along a paved road lined with bare and leafy trees, palms and a low wall. Many marchers wear white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, and several carry red and orange flags and placards. In the centre-left, two figures in orange-saffron robes walk at the front of the group, one with a shaved head and the other with a saffron wrap. The column stretches into the distance on the right under an overcast sky, appearing to be a pada yatra walking procession.2010-07-24A dirt roadside procession of many devotees walks along an unpaved road lined with utility poles, scrubby grass and trees under an overcast sky. Most carry saffron-orange flags on poles, and several hold small white placards with red lettering. Many women wear white sarees or white kurtas, while men wear white shirts and trousers. A woman in the foreground wears a red blouse with a light blue saree and carries a blue bag. Children walk among them, including a boy in an orange shirt and another in a yellow shirt. In the distance, a vehicle and a decorated palanquin-like float appear at the head of the procession.2010-07-24A procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with grass, trees and utility poles under an overcast sky. Most wear white clothing, and many pin round orange badges with a portrait to their shirts. Several carry long poles topped with orange and red flags, and some hold white banners. In the foreground a man in white with a rudraksha-style cord around his neck carries a white bag, while a light-haired woman in white and a man in white walk nearby. Behind them the line of marchers stretches into the distance along the road.2010-07-24A large procession of devotees walks along a paved rural road lined with trees, palms and a low wall. Most participants wear white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas, and many carry bright orange-red flags on poles while others hold white placards with red lettering. The group stretches far into the distance under an overcast sky. No individual a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the crowd, and the scene is a pada yatra march.2010-07-24A photograph of a roadside procession on a dirt shoulder beside a paved road, with a green grass verge to the right and trees and utility poles in the background under an overcast sky. Many people walk in a long line carrying saffron-orange flags on poles and red placards. Foreground: a woman in a white sari with an orange border and necklaces holds a flagpole; beside her a young boy in a striped shirt and a small child in a red top and pink skirt walk. A man in a white kurta with an orange emblem badge and mala walks centre-frame, with others in white and orange clothing behind him. Another woman in a white sari and a woman in orange walk at the left edge. Several participants wear orange-emblem badges.2010-07-24A dusty dirt road is filled with a procession of devotees in white clothing walking toward the camera. Many carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles, and several hold white placards bearing a framed portrait of a smiling figure with long hair in orange robes, with Kannada script beneath. Men wear white shirts and dhotis with rudraksha malas, and women wear white or cream saris and salwar kameez. Palm trees and a small building line the background, and one man in the foreground holds a placard near the lower edge. The scene appears to be a pada yatra. Printed Kannada text on the placard and an orange-robed portrait appear, but the portrait figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-07-24A long column of men in white shirts and white dhotis marches along a narrow dirt road beside a paved roadside with a green utility pole and young trees. Many carry orange-red flags bearing a dark blue emblem on poles, and several hold white placards with red and orange printed designs. Many wear round orange-and-red badges with a central image and lanyards around their necks. Overcast sky, open scrubland and distant trees stretch behind the procession.2010-07-24A procession of devotees walks along a paved road lined with green bushes and trees, past a gated entrance with a purple emblem at left. Many men and women wear white ritual clothes, some with white lanyards or medallions, and several carry orange-red flags with blue emblems on poles. Others hold small printed photo placards and white banners with red text. A few people in orange or saffron garments walk toward the right side of the frame.2010-07-24A photograph of a pada yatra procession on a paved road lined with trees and a green fence. Many devotees in white clothes walk in two rows, most holding orange flags with a blue emblem. Several carry framed portraits and a small white placard. Some wear white shirts and dhotis, while women wear white saris and blue-bordered garments. Trees and shrubs line the roadside under a bright sky.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.2010-07-24A photograph of a long procession walking along a dirt-edged roadside lined with eucalyptus trees under an overcast sky. Many people in white clothes, some with white shawls and lanyards, carry saffron-orange flags bearing a black emblem, and a large red banner with a portrait is held by a man in a white shirt and grey trousers. Some marchers hold small white placards. On the right, a decorated ornate palanquin with gold and orange elements is carried along the road, and a white-clad man walks at the rear. A pale yellow-striped curb runs beside the road.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.2010-07-24