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A large outdoor procession moves along a dusty dirt road past a concrete wall and a grassy embankment. Many men and boys in white shirts and white dhotis walk closely together, many carrying saffron-orange flags and red placards printed with portraits and slogans. A man in a white kurta with a drum slung at his side walks near a brass horn player in white. On the left a decorated float with gold ornaments and canopy is pulled ahead of the crowd. A cameraman in a pink shirt films from the foreground while a young boy in a striped shirt runs alongside.

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A street procession moves along a road lined with green trees. In the foreground, a drummer in an orange shirt and green trousers with a red headcloth plays a drum, and a dancer in orange and green costume with a cloth head wrap holds a long staff. Behind them, men in white shirts, yellow and grey clothing walk while raising their arms; one man in a white shirt and white trousers with NDSS printed on the leg smiles widely. A man in a white shirt holds a red placard showing a portrait of a saffron-robed figure. Many orange-red flags with a dark emblem flutter above the crowd, and a decorated pole with red and yellow flowers stands at left.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.2010-07-24Outdoor 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 moves along a dusty dirt road toward an orange-framed gateway. Hundreds of participants wear white shirts and trousers or white kurtas, many carrying red and orange flags and handheld red banners. A brass band with drummers in red and gold uniforms plays on the right, and a blue-and-white striped tent stands beside the road. Some people wear dark trousers and white shirts. A large speaker stands on the left near a signboard, and a white wall and trees frame the background 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 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 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 large outdoor procession moves along a dirt road with many devotees in white shirts and dhotis, carrying bright orange-red flags on poles. Several men in front play large drums and a long brass horn, and one drummer wears a red shirt with a garland. Participants hold red and white placards and a banner with Kannada script, and some wear orange sashes and round saffron-and-gold badges bearing a portrait of a saintly figure. A few women in yellow and green saris walk on the right. The scene is a street-style pada yatra with many people visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2010-07-24A large outdoor procession on a dusty dirt road below a reddish embankment, with many devotees in white clothing and white dhotis marching among orange flags. Several decorated umbrellas with gold borders and blue-and-yellow emblems are carried on poles, and a golden ceremonial staff with a finial rises at right. Some participants hold red placards on sticks, and a woman in a pale peach sari walks near the center. Banana-leaf decorations and bamboo poles frame the scene. The crowd fills the frame with well over twenty people visible.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.2010-07-24A 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 moves along a dusty unpaved road toward an orange-painted gateway at a rural site. Many men and some children wear white shirts and white dhotis, and many carry saffron-orange flags on poles. A decorated palanquin or ratha with gold and orange ornamentation appears at the centre of the crowd, and a large red banner is held aloft. A man in a light shirt and tan trousers walks in the foreground carrying a small object. A blue-and-white striped canopy and potted palms stand at the right, with a concrete wall and a small domed structure behind the gate.2010-07-24