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A crowd of women in white and cream saris and orange-bordered garments holds red placards bearing a photo of a smiling man in an orange-saffron turban with long hair and a bright orange garment. Placard texts read 'ABUSE OF MY GURU! WE WANT AN ANSWER!', 'MY FAITH IS MY RIGHT', 'NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION!' and 'WHEN WILL THE WORLD REALIZE YOUR GREATNESS?'. Orange flags wave in the background, a woman in dark glasses holds a placard at centre, and two women in white reach toward each other at lower centre.

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A crowd of women in white and cream saris and white tops stands outdoors holding red placards and orange flags during a protest march. Many wear rudraksha malas and bangles, and some carry prayer-style badges. The placards carry printed portraits of a smiling man in an orange turban, labelled with slogans such as "ABUSE OF MY GURU! WE WANT AN ANSWER!", "MY FAITH IS MY RIGHT" and "NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION!". Orange flags rise above the crowd, and a motorbike is visible at the top. The people are real and present; the portraits on the placards are printed depictions only.2010-07-24A procession of women and young people holding saffron-orange flags with a blue lotus-like emblem reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham along the top edge. In the centre, a woman in a yellow and red floral sari holds a white placard with a red border reading STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU! beside a small photo of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe. Around them, women in white saris and a older woman in a pink sari with glasses walk in the crowd, and a young woman in an orange top holds a flag at the right. A partial banner at upper left reads Paramahamsa text.2010-07-24A crowd of devotees in white clothes stands outdoors among many saffron-orange flags on poles. Several people hold white placards with red text and a framed photo of a smiling man in orange turban and orange robes. Slogans read about faith rights and religious persecution. A woman in white kneels in the front left, and women and men in white kurtas and sarees stand close together, some wearing rudraksha-style beads. The photo is an outdoor protest-style gathering of followers.2010-07-24A street procession of devotees carrying signs and saffron-orange flags. Several signs show the same photograph of a smiling man with a tall orange turban and orange robes, printed on white placards with red borders. Women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez hold the signs aloft; a young girl in a floral pink dress raises a sign with both hands. Some devotees wear orange and gold badges with the same portrait. Orange flags with a red emblem and a trees-lined roadside with billboards are visible behind them. The portrait on the placards is a printed depiction, not a person in the scene.2010-07-24A crowd of devotees in white clothing holds up red-and-white placards and orange flags on a dirt ground beside green trees and a red-roofed building. Placards show a portrait of a man with an orange turban, a long beard, and a smiling expression, next to slogans protesting religious persecution and asserting the right to follow one's chosen faith. Several women in white salwar kameez and men in white kurtas and dhotis stand close together, some raising their arms, others looking toward the camera. Orange flags with the word a person are held aloft. Red-and-white rosettes are pinned to some clothing.2010-07-24 +1 copiesA crowd of women in white saris with gold borders walks in a street procession, many holding orange-red flags with a blue circular emblem and dark poles. A woman in the centre wears a white sari and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holding a white placard printed with a saffron-robed figure portrait and the slogan "WE WANT OUR RELIGIOUS RIGHTS!" Another placard shows a similar portrait and Telugu text. Several women wear jasmine flowers in their hair, and others in orange and green saris stand in the background.2010-07-24A dense outdoor procession of women walking closely together, many wearing white saris and white blouses with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and round rosette badges bearing a portrait of a saffron-turbaned man. Many carry long poles topped with saffron-orange flags. Several hold handheld placards: one reads "WE WANT OUR RELIGIOUS RIGHTS!", another "SILENCE IS ACCEPTING INJUSTICE / SPEAK OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE", another "PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA GUIDING LIGHT OF VEDIC TRADITION". A woman in a yellow sari stands near a placard with a portrait of the saffron-turbaned man. Yellow metal railings line the edge of the crowd. Roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2010-07-24 +1 copiesA street procession of devotees in front of green foliage. A bearded man in white kurta on the left holds a paper and gestures forward. A woman in white with a tan-and-gold shawl and a round pink badge holds a pink sign reading 'ABUSE OF MY GURU WE WANT AN ANSWER!' Beside her, a woman in white holds a red placard showing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure and the words 'WHO IS GOING TO ANSWER FOR OUR SUFFERINGS?' Other women wear orange and red saris, and a woman in a red sari with a pink blouse smiles at right. Orange flags on poles are held throughout the group, and a red placard at top right reads 'PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA CHAMPION OF MODERN...'.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession of devotees in white and cream clothing carrying saffron-orange flags on poles. A woman in the centre wearing a white blouse, white sari and a black shoulder bag holds up a white placard showing a framed photo of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with the printed text reading NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION! Behind her, other women in white saris and a woman in a blue sari holding a small child stand among the flag-bearers. A grey-walled building and green shrubs line the road, and a white flag with partial lettering is visible at right.2010-07-24A street procession of devotees walks along a tree-lined road carrying saffron-orange flags and placards. Placards show a framed portrait of a saffron-robed, turbaned figure with text such as 'ABUSE OF MY GURU! WE WANT AN ANSWER', 'STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU!' and 'PARAMAHAMSA NITHYANANDA CHAMPION OF MODERN HINDUISM'. Marchers wear white kurtas and dhotis, and a woman in white with a grey shoulder bag stands near a woman in a yellow saree. A man in a white shirt and green shawl wears an orange rosette, and a man in front wears a rudraksha mala and sunglasses. Participants wear orange rosettes and white clothing.2010-07-24A street procession of many women and some men carrying saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem and a large red-orange banner. The banner shows a smiling man with a saffron-orange turban and clothing, with partly legible text including the word "PARAMAH" and "July, 9 a.m. onwards". Several handheld placards show the same smiling saffron-turbaned man. One placard reads "NITHYANANDA FAMILY VICTIMS OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION!" and another "STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING". Women in white, pink, and yellow-orange saris and sleeveless tops lead, one wearing a rudraksha-style necklace and another with a red-and-white marking on her forehead. A bald man in saffron-orange robes stands at the left edge. Palm trees, utility poles and a billboard appear in the background under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A street procession of women and some children walks along a paved road lined with trees. Many carry orange flags with dark circular emblems, and several hold placards: red signs reading2010-07-24