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A photograph of a rural roadside procession on a narrow dirt road lined with grass, a utility pole, and trees under an overcast sky. Marchers in white dhotis and white shirts carry red and orange flags and hold up placards bearing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a crown-like headdress, a red sign reading a question about suffering, and Kannada text. The lead marcher in front is an elderly man in white with a light-coloured cloth over his shoulder. A woman in an orange sari with a saffron border walks at left, holding a red placard. Behind them a long line of similarly dressed participants with more flags follows along the road.

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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.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.2010-07-24Outdoor 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.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 road procession of men walks along a tree-lined roadside on a dirt shoulder. Many carry saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem, and some hold white placards with orange-bordered printed portraits. A large red-orange banner at left shows a smiling saffron-robed figure with Kannada text. Most men wear white shirts and white or grey trousers, while a few wear blue shirts or yellow. A utility pole stands at right beside the marchers.2010-07-24A road procession of many people walks along a tree-lined rural lane under an overcast sky, with palm trees and power lines behind them. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a lanyard holds an orange flag with a blue emblem, and a woman in a white shawl stands beside him holding a sign. Other marchers in white shirts and dark clothing carry bright orange flags, and several hold red and white placards with portraits and slogans. Some paraders hold up printed signs in the foreground. The procession stretches into the distance on the right. The scene is a public march rather than a ritual, and no single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.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 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 photograph of a road procession on a tree-lined rural lane. Many people in white clothes walk forward, carrying red and orange flags and handheld placards. At the front, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti carries a large orange-red banner bearing a portrait and Kannada text. Further back, a second banner with a portrait is held by men in light clothing. Two men in white dhotis with orange shawls walk at the right edge. Green bushes and trees line the road, and a concrete wall runs along the upper left.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 road procession of many men walking along a narrow tarmac lane lined with palm trees and green shrubs under an overcast sky. Many carry saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem, and a large saffron-red banner held up at left reads in Kannada script. Most marchers wear white shirts and white dhotis; some hold small portrait placards. A few men near the front wear rudraksha malas and round orange badges. A young boy in a white shirt walks at lower centre. A faint bird-like logo appears in the upper left corner.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.2010-07-24