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A procession walks along a covered colonnade of a temple-like building with grey carved pillars and ornate painted arches. In the foreground a woman in a cream sari with gold border carries a large framed photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with a white flower garland, one palm raised, in front of a large tree trunk; the frame is labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA". Beside her, a woman in a white sari with a gold border holds a brass tray with a lamp and offerings draped in red. An older man in white shirt and trousers with a rudraksha mala walks at left, and a man in white with red flags on a pole walks at right. Several other people in white clothing follow behind.

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A procession of devotees in white ritual clothing moves through a temple corridor with orange flags and garlanded green decorations. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with gold borders holds a large printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a smiling figure in orange robes, seated in meditation with a beaded necklace and hand raised in blessing. Beside her, a woman in a cream sari with gold-striped border carries a brass tray with lamps and a red flower decoration. Other women and men in white garments, some wearing rudraksha malas, follow behind, and a man on the right holds an orange flag. Stone pillars and banana leaves frame the scene.2010-07-24A procession of devotees walks along a dusty path in front of a white building with yellow-framed windows. A woman in a white sari with a gold border carries a framed photograph labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA", showing a figure in orange robes seated with a white garland, hand raised. Beside her, a woman in a white sari carries a tray covered with a maroon cloth and gold-coloured items. Other devotees wear white clothing and rudraksha malas, and orange flags with a emblem fly overhead. A man in a white t-shirt holds a staff, and a yellow cylindrical tank stands at the left edge.2010-07-24A procession of devotees in white clothes, several wearing rudraksha malas, carries a framed printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" on the left; the portrait shows a smiling figure with long dark hair, orange robes, a white beaded necklace, seated with one hand raised in a blessing gesture before a banyan-like tree trunk. Beside it, a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari holds a brass tray with a gold-and-maroon cloth and small oil lamps. Other devotees in white and orange flags are visible in the background. The framed portrait is a depiction and is not a physical person present in the scene.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession on a roadside. A man in the foreground in a white t-shirt and white trousers, with a rudraksha mala, holds a wooden staff and a bundle of red-and-white offerings. Behind him a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style wrap holds up a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA"; the portrait shows a seated figure in orange robes with a long garland and a plain background. Other participants wear white and cream clothing with gold borders, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and orange flags stand in the background along with a red car and a blue roadside stall. The portrait is a printed depiction carried by a devotee, so no physical a person is visible.2010-07-24A road procession on a tree-lined street beside a red and white Karnataka State bus. A woman in a white sari and a row of devotees in white clothes walk with saffron flags bearing a blue emblem. The woman at centre holds aloft a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seated before a tree trunk. Another woman in white carries a tray of yellow and orange marigold garlands, and several men wear white shirts with blue and orange rosette badges. Palm trees and utility poles stand behind the group under an overcast sky.2010-07-24December 31 20092009-12-31August 09 20102010-08-09July 24 20102010-07-24 +3 copiesA white-clad procession moves along a dirt road in front of a white tent and a red-draped barrier. A young woman in white carries a framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" of a figure in orange robes seated in meditation with a rudraksha mala and hand raised in blessing. Behind her, another woman in white holds a tray with yellow flowers and a lit oil lamp. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, a long braid, and a saffron-and-white badge stretches out an arm toward the portrait bearers. Other participants in white kurtas and dhotis, some with raised hands, follow beneath a red and yellow banner on a pole, and a camera operator stands at the upper right.2010-07-24A street procession of devotees in white shirts and dhotis walks past a temple gopuram-style shrine. Foreground: a young man in white holds the left edge of a long orange banner with Kannada text and a portrait of a smiling monk in saffron. Beside him, a man in a white dhoti and a white shirt, with a yellow shawl draped over his shoulder and a rudraksha-style mala, walks forward. Behind, many marchers carry orange flags with a blue emblem and hold smaller placards. A woman in a green sari and a girl in a green dress appear among the crowd. Large shade trees line the road. The scene is a padayatra, a walking pilgrimage procession.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a sandy road lined with palm trees. A woman in white with folded hands carries a large framed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA" showing a figure in orange robes seated in meditation. Around her, devotees in white clothes and some in orange shawls walk barefoot; several press palms together in greeting. A man in a white shirt and a woman with a plate of flowers stand nearby. In the background a decorated palanquin with red and green canopy is raised. A cameraman with a video camera films from the right, and a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl stands at the far right.2010-07-24A crowd of devotees in white clothing stands outdoors near a building, holding saffron flags. In the centre, a woman in a cream sari with gold border holds up a framed printed portrait labelled "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA". The portrait shows a figure in saffron robes and a white flower garland, seated with one hand raised, in front of a large banyan tree trunk. Around them, men and women wear white shirts, white dhotis and rudraksha malas. A red placard at lower left reads "WE WANT JUSTICE, NOT EXCUSES" and shows a small image of a figure in orange robes.2010-07-24