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A large crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis walks along a dusty road in a procession, many waving saffron-orange flags on poles. A drummer in a yellow turban and ornate costume plays a large drum at left, and a man in an orange cap stands near a boy in a white N.D.S.S. shirt. Banana leaves and a blue-and-white striped canopy frame the scene, with a few men in red and grey clothing among them. Several placards with portrait photographs are held aloft, and some participants raise their arms in celebration. The image shows a pada yatra procession on the road.

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A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road with many devotees dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many waving saffron-orange flags on poles. On the left, a man in a yellow turban and saffron-trimmed outfit walks among the group, and a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange headdress and saffron clothing. Blue and white striped canopy fabric and banana plants line the background, with children and onlookers gathered along the route. Several people wear orange-and-white badges and a man in a white shirt and grey trousers wears a lanyard. Some marchers carry printed portrait placards.2010-07-24A photograph of a crowded pada yatra procession on a dusty sandy road, with many men in white shirts and white dhotis pressing forward and raising their arms. Many carry orange-saffron flags on poles, and some hold red-and-white placards. Drummers in yellow turbans and ornate patterned costumes play large drums at left, and a man in a red t-shirt stands among the crowd. Boys in school uniforms and children watch and join from the right, with banana plants and a blue-and-white striped canopy behind. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at lower left. No clearly identifiable a person appears in the scene.2010-07-24A large crowd gathers on a dusty dirt ground for a procession. Many people wear white shirts and dhotis and carry saffron-orange flags on poles. Several drummers in yellow turbans and dark tunics play large drums in the centre. A man at the front-left holds a poster of a smiling person in an orange headcloth. Blue and white striped tent cloth and banana leaves form the backdrop, and a child in white in the foreground runs past a red-shirted man.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dusty ground in front of a blue-and-white striped pavilion with a canopy and banana plants. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis-style trousers walk among numerous orange-saffron flags bearing a circular emblem, some carried high and some waved by youths. Drummers in yellow turbans and bare feet play drums in the foreground, and a man in orange headwear carries a large drum. Several people hold white placards and banners with printed text and portrait photos. A woman in a yellow sari stands near the left, and a figure in a blue garment stands on a raised platform at the back right. Spectators, many children in casual clothes, watch from the sides.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor procession on a dirt ground at an ashram-style site, with a low wall and a blue-and-white striped stage canopy behind. Many men in white kurtas and white dhotis walk among saffron-orange flags held aloft, and several carry small placards. Drummers in yellow headwear and bare-chested performers with orange cloth around their waists play drums and lead the group forward. A man in a red t-shirt stands among them. Banana plants frame the right side, and a cameraman in white stands at the far right. A printed banner with a portrait of a smiling saffron-clad figure is held near the left edge, where a woman in a yellow sari also walks, and a small inset photo of a saffron-clad figure appears on the banner.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road toward a red gateway with a tall shrine structure at left. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis carry bright orange-red flags, some with a dark emblem, and several hold small placards. Drummers in white dhotis play large drums in the centre foreground. Ornate palanquin-style canopies and a decorated float with gold and red panels move through the crowd, with banana plants lining the route. Boys in white and a man in a red shirt walk among the marchers, and a photographer in a light shirt stands at the lower right. A white boundary wall and a tree-lined hillside form the background under a cloudy sky.2010-07-24A street procession of many men in white shirts and white dhotis carrying saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem, moving past palm trees and green foliage. A man in the foreground wears a white turban, a moustache and a dark rudraksha-style bead mala over a white shirt. Behind him a bearded man in an orange-saffron robe walks among the crowd. A young drummer in a yellow turban, gold-patterned costume and face paint plays a yellow drum at the lower right. A large orange banner with Kannada script and a portrait of a bald-headed man in orange is held aloft, and small white placards are visible in the crowd.2010-07-24A road procession on a tree-lined street with tall coconut palms. Men in white dhotis and shirts walk in front, several with orange flags bearing a circular emblem. Two drummers in yellow kurtas play drums on the left. A young boy in white shirt and dark trousers carries a banner, and a man in a light blue shirt holds another. Two large banners read in Kannada, one with a portrait printed on it. On the left, a decorated palanquin draped in marigold garlands and flowers moves along the road.2010-07-24A street procession on a paved road lined with tall grass, marching toward the camera. Many men in white shirts and white dhotis and women in saris carry red-orange flags with a circular emblem and white placards. A large red banner shows a portrait of a bearded man in orange turban and robes above Kannada lettering. At left, a decorated float with marigold garlands carries a large painted figure in a green robe with a golden crown, and young boys in orange and yellow costumes walk beside it. Several boys in yellow shirts play drums. Trucks and a car are parked along the roadside.2010-07-24A large procession moves along a dusty unpaved road toward a gateway, with many devotees in white shirts and white dhotis carrying bright red-orange flags and printed placards. Men in white clothes lead the crowd holding a long banner with a portrait and Kannada text. In the centre, a decorated palanquin with a golden canopy and ornate panels is carried forward, and drummers and brass-instrument players walk along the side. Uniformed police stand near the left edge, a bright orange archway stands in the background, and a hillock and boundary wall frame the scene. a person is not clearly visible among the marchers, so no candidate is identified.2010-07-24A dusty dirt-road procession with many men and boys in white shirts and white dhotis, some wearing lanyards and round orange-and-white rosette badges. Many people carry orange-red flags bearing a dark emblem. In the background a decorated palanquin with gold and colourful canopy and an ornate ornamented chariot-style structure appears, with a small banner. A man in a light blue shirt stands at left, and a boy in a white kurta holds an orange flag. Trees, poles and a crowd fill the background under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A dusty dirt road filled with a large procession of men in white dhotis and white shirts, many waving or carrying small white placards and orange-red flags. Banana plants line a wire fence on the right, and a large white banner with Kannada script hangs on the far right. A tall orange brick wall and a crowd stand in the background, with an orange-and-gold decorated float or chariot partly visible at upper left. A man in the foreground wears a white shirt and mundu and walks with a bare head, while another carries a placard reading PUT AN END TO RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION. No visible person is identifiable as a person.2010-07-24