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A 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.

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A 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.2010-07-24A 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 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.2010-07-24A 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.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 large outdoor procession on a dirt road moves toward an ornate decorated palanquin topped with a kalasha-like canopy in the background. Many people in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers walk in the foreground, along with a crowd carrying dense red-orange flags. Several large red banners show a portrait of a saffron-robed man with long hair, and a red-and-orange banner has printed text. A saffron-clad figure stands near the palanquin, and there are orange-and-gold decorated carriages and a red-and-orange entrance gate. A man in a white shirt and a rudraksha-like beaded necklace walks at the lower right. A brick wall, a white ambulance, and police in uniform are visible at the edges.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road past a low brick wall and an orange-pillared gateway. Dozens of participants wear white shirts and dark trousers, while others wear white kurtas and dhotis, and many carry saffron-orange flags. Several men in front hold red placards, and drummers in yellow-trimmed uniforms play drums at the right edge. A decorated palanquin or float is visible at the head of the procession among flags and palm leaves, with a blue-and-white striped canopy and a red banner on a stand behind the crowd.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph of a large procession on a dirt road beside a concrete wall and a red-earth embankment with banana plants. Many men and women in white dhotis, white shirts and white sarees carry saffron-orange flags and white placards. At center, a man in white holds a framed photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with long hair. A foreground man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala and a round ribbon badge with a small portrait. Other badges are visible on several participants. A decorated palanquin or ratha with golden ornaments sits at the far left under overcast sky.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 outdoor procession on an unpaved dirt road moves toward the camera. Hundreds of marchers wear white kurtas and dhotis and many carry red-orange flags, with some holding printed placards and framed portraits. Drummers in yellow turbans and sleeveless costumes play large drums at the front. A decorated palanquin with a gold and multicoloured canopy, an ornate chariot-like float, and a figure in saffron robes stand near the centre, with a second canopy beside it.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road toward an orange-painted gateway with turrets. Hundreds of marchers in white shirts and white dhotis carry bright orange flags and small placards, and many wear orange-and-white badges. Ahead, a decorated palanquin or chariot with orange and gold ornaments is carried along the route. A woman in an orange sari stands at the lower left. Banana plants, a long banner along a wall, and a few tall trees line the route, under an overcast sky.2010-07-24A festive procession on a dirt ground with a red-brown embankment behind it. A tall, ornate golden palanquin with a multicoloured canopy, tasselled bells and garlands is carried forward. A bald man in saffron-orange robes stands on the palanquin, raising a hand. Around it a large crowd of women and men in white and cream clothes, many holding saffron-orange flags and white placards, follows closely. A few uniformed officers in khaki and dark caps walk near the palanquin. Garlands and a decorated white banner stand in the background.2010-07-24