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A festive street procession of many people moving along a dirt road beside a hillside. At the centre, a decorated palanquin with a golden swan-like prow, a multicoloured canopy and garlands of white and orange flowers carries a seated figure in orange robes and a red-orange shawl with a flower garland. A bald man in orange robes stands at the palanquin's front. Around it, men and women in white clothes carry orange flags and placards, a woman in orange sari walks nearby, and uniformed officers in khaki stand at the sides. Strings of marigold garlands hang from the palanquin.

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A large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road lined with banana plants. At the centre, a gold-and-flower-decorated palanquin carries a seated figure in orange and red robes, with a garland of marigolds and white flowers. Two colourful multi-panelled umbrellas shade the palanquin. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe walks beside it, holding a fan or cloth. Around them, many people in white dhotis and white shirts or saris carry orange and red flags and placards, some wearing white and lanyards. A few tractors and a green cabin structure sit at the edge of the road. A banner reads ABUSING MY FAITH with a message about abusing the guru.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road, seen from above, with a flower-decorated palanquin carried on a platform at centre. A man in saffron/orange robes stands on the palanquin holding a large ornate fan or lamp, with garlands and red and gold decorations around him. Large multicoloured umbrellas with blue, yellow, red and green patterns shade the palanquin and walkers. A crowd of many people in white clothes and orange-and-red flags, including women in white saris, walks alongside a red tractor pulling a trailer. A green metal bin and bamboo fencing are visible at the edges.2010-07-24Outdoor procession with a richly decorated palanquin (palaki) topped by a golden kalasha-style canopy, hung with white jasmine garlands, marigold and magenta flower strings, and small golden bells. Beneath a multicoloured umbrella inscribed DHYANAPEETAM, a figure in saffron robes sits on the palanquin, while a bald man in orange robes walks alongside holding a long golden staff. Around them crowds of marchers in white dhotis and shirts wear orange-and-white badges and carry red-orange flags on poles. A uniformed police officer in khaki stands at left, and a tractor with riders is visible at the top left. Placards read STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! and STOP ABUSING MY GURU!, and banana plants line the dusty road.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.2010-07-24Outdoor procession on a dirt road with a decorated palanquin-style float topped by a multicoloured umbrella canopy, hanging bells, tassels and white and yellow flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes and a golden-orange head wrap rides the float, with a standing attendant in orange beside him and another in white holding a white fan. Crowds of men and women in white and orange clothing carry orange flags on poles, and some hold signs with a small portrait and Kannada text. A uniformed guard in khaki and black stands at right. Nearby, a man in an orange robe with a shaved head stands at the float's edge. Behind is a red-earth bank and a concrete wall.2010-07-24Aerial view of a large procession along a dirt road lined with banana plants and a red tent wall. At the centre, a palanquin with a multicolour canopy and garlands is carried forward, and a figure in a saffron-orange robe stands near it holding a round ceremonial fan. Many people in white ritual clothes wear orange-and-white rosette badges and carry long red-orange flags. Several people hold placards showing a portrait of a saffron-clad figure with the printed slogans 'STOP ABUSING MY FAITH! STOP ABUSING MY GURU' and 'PUT AN END TO RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION'. Ornate umbrellas and gold-finialed banners accompany the palanquin. Crowds of devotees and onlookers fill the scene.2010-07-24Aerial view of a procession moving along a dirt road through an ashram, with a large crowd of people dressed predominantly in white garments. Many carry red-orange flags and gold-coloured ceremonial fans, and several hold posters with red and white lettering. In the upper left, a palanquin or ratha is carried in front, with a figure in orange robes seated or standing on it, surrounded by white-clad devotees. Two ornate palanquins with multicoloured canopies and gold-embellished panels follow in the centre, carried by marchers in white. Tents with red and white covers and banana plants line the right side of the road.2010-07-24A photograph of a decorated palanquin procession on a roadside. A seated figure in orange robes sits under a multicoloured canopy umbrella on an ornate golden-and-orange palanquin hung with white flower garlands and tassels. Several men in white dhotis and shirts walk alongside, some holding orange flags with a blue emblem, and a uniformed officer in khaki stands near the cart. Cars and a red tractor line the road behind, with greenery and a dirt embankment in the background. The overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and2010-07-24 +1 copiesA gilded palanquin procession moves along a dirt road past a hillside. Seated on the palanquin is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and a garland of white flowers, holding a ceremonial object. A bald man in orange robes stands at the front, facing the seated figure with hands raised in greeting. The palanquin has an ornate golden canopy with brass bells, hanging tassels in green, red and yellow, and an overhead striped umbrella in red, yellow, green and blue. Flower garlands in orange and white drape the palanquin. Around it, crowds in white and orange clothes carry red flags and placards, and many devotees watch from the roadside, including a woman holding a child on the right.2010-07-24Aerial view of a procession on a roadside. A richly decorated golden palanquin with garlands of marigold and tassels carries a seated figure in orange and saffron robes with a saffron turban; a multicolored umbrella canopy shades him. Attendants in saffron and white walk alongside, along with men in white shirts and uniformed guards in khaki. Saffron-and-blue flags are carried, and a palanquin-bearer tractor with a red body sits at left. Placards in Kannada are held by people on the right. Cars and motorcycles line the road.2010-07-24Aerial view of a large outdoor procession on a dirt road through an ashram grounds. A palanquin-style ornate decorated vehicle with garlanded flowers and a kalasha-topped canopy leads the crowd, with a figure in orange robes seated or standing near its front. Crowds in white clothes walk alongside, many carrying orange-red flags, and several people hold large ornate parasols in red, yellow and blue. Some hold printed placards with portrait photos and text. Red tent walls, banana plants, parked vehicles and a green dustbin line the route. Overhead, a painted sky and trees complete the scene.2010-07-24A street procession moves along a dusty road lined with parked vehicles and roadside shops. At the centre, a decorated palanquin (palaki) with a golden finial and a tall kalasha-like top is draped with white and multicoloured flower garlands and strings of marigolds. Two figures sit on the palanquin, one in orange robes and a saffron head wrap, the other in orange with garlands. A man in orange robes stands at the front holding a golden staff, and a man in orange stands at the rear. Multicoloured umbrellas with blue and gold motifs shade the palanquin. Around it, many men and women in white shirts and saffron scarves and sashes walk with orange flags, some carrying placards. Men in khaki uniforms with orange badges walk among them. Spectators stand along the roadside, and a tractor and a white van are visible at the edges.2010-07-24 +1 copies