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A decorated festival chariot (ratha) with garlands of white and orange flowers, tassels, bells and a golden carved dragon-head prow moves in a street procession under a palm-lined sky. A bald man in a full saffron-orange robe stands at the front holding a round blue-and-white decorated fan, and beside him a woman in orange sannyasi robes with long dark hair sits on the chariot. A man in white dhoti with a red-beaded mala stands at the lower left, and a uniformed attendant in a dark cap stands at the right. Hand-held placards show a red-and-white portrait and slogans. A partly visible uniformed guard stands at the left edge.

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July 24 20102010-07-24Outdoor procession with a richly decorated palanquin (palaki) topped by a golden kalasha-style canopy, hung with white jasmine garlands, marigold and magenta flower strings, and small golden bells. Beneath a multicoloured umbrella inscribed DHYANAPEETAM, a figure in saffron robes sits on the palanquin, while a bald man in orange robes walks alongside holding a long golden staff. Around them crowds of marchers in white dhotis and shirts wear orange-and-white badges and carry red-orange flags on poles. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands at left, and a tractor with riders is visible at the top left. Placards read STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! and STOP ABUSING MY GURU!, and banana plants line the dusty road.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession on an open dirt road, with a figure in saffron robes and a saffron turban seated cross-legged at the centre of an ornate golden canopy hung with brass bells, jasmine and marigold garlands and red, pink and blue tassels. A bald man in an orange robe stands at the left edge of the platform and a second attendant in orange stands behind. Below, supporters in white and orange hold saffron flags and placards, including one reading STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU! and another with a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. A colourful umbrella with peacock motifs shades the platform, and a uniformed officer stands at the left. The visible figure seated on the platform has a probable identity: Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron turban, long dark hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala, but the face is not identifiable here so this is a probable appearance-based label only.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a decorated palanquin-style float topped by a multicoloured umbrella canopy, hanging bells, tassels and white and yellow flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes and a golden-orange head wrap rides the float, with a standing attendant in orange beside him and another in white holding a white fan. Crowds of men and women in white and orange clothing carry orange flags on poles, and some hold signs with a small portrait and Kannada text. A uniformed guard in khaki and black stands at right. Nearby, a man in an orange robe with a shaved head stands at the float's edge. Behind is a red-earth bank and a concrete wall.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a decorated palanquin at the centre. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a saffron turban and sits on a golden-canopied palki draped in white jasmine garlands, marigolds and tassels, with brass bells hanging from the frame. A standing man in an orange robe and a bald head holds a round ornamented fan beside the palki, and white-clad men pull ropes at the front. A multicoloured umbrella with gold finials shelters the seat. Around them crowds of devotees in white and orange, many carrying red-and-white flags and placards, walk past a uniformed guard. Trees and a dusty path frame the scene. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the presentation of a person, given the saffron robe, turban, and garlands, but identity is uncertain.2010-07-24A procession on a dirt road: a long-haired figure in orange and red robes sits on an ornate palanquin decorated with white and orange flowers, gold bells and a tall gilded canopy with a multicoloured fringed umbrella. A bald attendant in saffron robes walks ahead holding a ceremonial fan. Crowds in white shirts and white saris, many wearing lanyards, surround the palanquin, and many hold red and orange flags. Uniformed police in khaki walk alongside. A green metal waste bin stands at right and a red tractor is visible at top left. A sign at right reads STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU!. The palanquin is seated in the seat of honour; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance.2010-07-24A decorated palanquin procession on a street lined with palm trees and a white wall. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands on the front of the flower-garlanded palaki, holding a ceremonial fan with a dove emblem. Behind him, a seated figure in orange clothing and an orange turban sits on the palanquin. The canopy above is a multicoloured umbrella and the frame is hung with brass bells, pink, blue and yellow tassels and marigold garlands. Below, a uniformed police officer in khaki and a crowd of white-clad men with red and orange scarves walk alongside. A handheld sign shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and the question "When will the world realize your greatness?"2010-07-24A photograph of a procession float decorated with gold dragon-head prows, white and orange garlands, and hanging tassels in red, green, yellow and pink. A red and yellow parasol shades the platform. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the front, holding a small object, while another person in orange sits near the centre of the float. A man in a white shirt and a uniformed officer stand along the roadside, and a placard reading "When will the world realize your greatness" with a portrait is held near the crowd. Green trees and a white vehicle railing frame the scene.2010-07-24A festival procession on a decorated palanquin, the palaki, covered with white and orange flower garlands, hanging gold bells, and tassels in pink, green, and orange. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange turban and orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Beside the palanquin stands a bald man in an orange robe and shawl with glasses and a rudraksha mala, holding a round blue and gold emblem. A uniformed police officer in a dark cap and khaki uniform, several men in white shirts, and a crowd walk along the street. A red and white banner in the background reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda: Will the world be green? At the right, a golden ornamental umbrella with fringes shades the scene. The palanquin has golden lion-head ornaments and a golden finial.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a decorated palanquin (palaki) with gold bells, white flower garlands and multicoloured tassels. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron headwrap and beaded rudraksha mala sits under a colourful canopy with a lotus-patterned top, and a gold-framed seat. A bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala walks at the left holding a decorated fan-like object, and a crowd of white-clad devotees, some wearing orange sashes and round badges, surrounds the palanquin. The palanquin appears to be a ceremonial procession element, and the seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference but not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-07-24A festival procession on a dirt road. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap rides a golden palanquin decorated with white flower garlands, purple and yellow blossoms, gold bells and green tassels. Beside it, a bald man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a round blue-and-gold fan and a white feather whisk. The palanquin has a colourful canopy beneath it. Around them, crowds in white shirts carry orange flags and wear orange-and-white badges. Uniformed attendants and a tractor appear at the edges.2010-07-24A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession. On the palanquin stands a woman in orange saffron clothing with an orange head wrap, a white flower garland, and a long rudraksha mala, smiling. Beside her a bald man in orange robes and glasses holds a round blue-and-gold emblem shield with a white dove. Behind them hang tassels in orange, purple, red, green and pink with gold bells, and white and purple flower garlands drape the structure. A man in an orange cloth stands at the rear, and a crowd of onlookers in the foreground watches. Palm trees and a white wall with a partly visible banner reading 'AHAMSA NANDA' appear in the background.2010-07-24