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A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty road past a brick compound wall and a small temple-like structure with a domed roof. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with a colourful canopy and gold finials is carried forward, with a saffron-robed man standing on it and another in saffron nearby. Crowds of participants in white shirts and trousers, white sarees and white kurtas hold hands in a line and carry red flags. A large red banner shows a smiling saffron-turbaned man and the words "Walk to Stop Violence Against Hindus" beside a second banner. Several participants hold small placards bearing a portrait. Uniformed police stand at the left edge. The scene is a pada yatra procession with a palanquin.

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A large outdoor procession on a dusty road with a crowd of many men and women in white clothes waving saffron-orange flags. A decorated palanquin-style chariot draped with garlands and topped by an ornate multicoloured canopy carries two figures in saffron-orange robes, one standing and one seated, with a bald priest in orange near the front. Gold kalasha-style ornaments and fans frame the vehicle. A large red banner with a smiling portrait of a saffron-robed figure reads a walk slogan, and handheld placards show portraits. Several people are on the sidelines behind a green gate and a brick wall.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road past an orange gateway. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with a canopy and flower garlands is carried by men in saffron clothing, and a figure in orange robes stands on it, raising a hand. Crowds of participants in white shirts and trousers, white dhotis and saris hold hands in a line, and many wave orange flags. A large orange banner reads Walk to stop violence campaign. Police officers in khaki stand at the edges, and a white van and palm plants are visible behind the crowd.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession of many people walks along a dusty road, carrying red flags and handheld placards with printed portraits and text. Most marchers wear white shirts and dhotis or white saris and salwar; several women wear colourful saris. Two drummers in yellow turbans and gold-patterned clothing play large drums in the foreground. Above the crowd, a decorated ornate palanquin with gold-and-red canopy poles and a multicoloured umbrella-style canopy is carried forward, and a figure in orange robes stands near its top. A red banner reads walk against persecution. A vehicle covered with a tarpaulin moves at the front of the crowd.2010-07-24A large procession of devotees walks along an unpaved dirt road toward an orange gateway with pinnacles, framed by palm fronds and brick walls. Many men in white shirts and dark trousers, and women in white and cream saris, hold hands or carry small red and white placards. Numerous saffron-orange flags are raised above the crowd. Near the centre, a carried palanquin or ratha with ornate canopy and decorated poles is borne by bearers. A large red banner held aloft shows a portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a printed slogan. Uniformed police officers stand along the left edge, and a large blank billboard and white van are visible in the background.2010-07-24July 24 20102010-07-24 +1 copiesA dusty dirt-road procession moves past a low concrete wall with banana plants and a tiled roof behind it. At the centre, a red Mahindra-style tractor pulls a decorated palanquin topped with a multicoloured umbrella canopy and garlanded with flowers; a man in a white dhoti and shirt drives the tractor. Behind the palanquin, a figure in saffron robes stands on the platform and a person in white sits near a white fan, while a white-clad attendant holds a long fan. Many men and women in white dhotis, saris and kurtas carry red and orange flags and placards. A large red banner reads 'Stop the Religious Persecution of Paramahamsa Nithyananda and his followers'. Several marchers wear round orange-and-white badges, and a few decorated umbrellas are held by people at the right. The crowd is dense, numbering well over twenty people.2010-07-24Outdoor procession under a grey overcast sky with a crowd of men in white shirts and trousers, many carrying tall orange-red flags on poles. Behind them, decorated palanquins with ornate gold and red canopies and panels are carried forward, and a figure in saffron or orange clothing stands on the central palanquin. Red banners with white lettering are held at left, and a white wall and trees line the background. Several people in the crowd wear white shirts with small badges. The scene conveys a large pada yatra style procession.2010-07-24A long procession of people walks along a paved road, many dressed in white with orange-and-red flags on poles. A large red-and-orange banner reads "Walk to STOP THE RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION" and shows a smiling man with an orange turban and orange robes; the banner names Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Several marchers hold smaller red placards with a similar portrait, and two uniformed police officers walk at the left edge. Trucks and a passing van share the road, and a grassy roadside with a metal guardrail lies on the right.2010-07-24 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees walks along a dirt road in a procession, many holding saffron-orange flags and banners. Most men wear white shirts and black or white trousers, and several people link arms in a line. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with ornate gold and colourful canopies is carried forward, with an orange-robed figure standing near it. Behind the procession stands an orange gateway with a dome, a black screen, and a white truck. Uniformed police stand at the left edge, and palm trees and a low wall frame the scene. Several banners carry printed text and photographs, and the crowd appears to number well over twenty people.2010-07-24A road procession of many people in white traditional dress, mostly men in white shirts and dhotis with some women in white saris, walks along a tree-lined road. Many carry orange flags bearing a blue emblem, and a large orange banner with a portrait of a smiling saffron-turbaned figure reads a protest message about stopping religious persecution. Further ahead a decorated palanquin or chariot with golden ornaments and a green canopy moves along the procession. Coconut palms and dense green trees line the roadside under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a sandy path with many people walking together. Many marchers carry red and orange flags on poles and hold red placards with white and black lettering and small portrait images. Two ornate decorated palanquins with gilded canopies and colourful umbrellas rise above the crowd. Drummers in yellow turbans and yellow-trimmed clothing play large drums in the foreground. Most participants wear white shirts and dhotis, while others wear yellow or coloured saris and kurtas. A saffron-robed figure stands near the top left, and an orange-robed person appears among the crowd at the top, though neither can be identified from appearance.2010-07-24A large crowd of devotees processes along a dirt road toward a gateway with orange pillars and a small domed structure. Many people in white shirts and trousers, and some in white dhotis and orange clothing, walk in a dense group, many waving orange and saffron flags. A decorated palanquin with a canopy and garlands is carried near the front, with orange-robed figures beside it. A red and white banner shows a portrait of a saffron-robed man with long hair, and other handheld placards are visible. Police in khaki uniforms stand at the left edge. A white van and palm fronds are visible along the roadside.2010-07-24