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Outdoor street scene on a dusty roadside during a procession. A person in a white shirt holds up a red poster showing a smiling man with a bright orange turban and orange robes, the poster reading a Kannada festival title with a phone number. Nearby, a woman in a teal floral sari and a woman in a white top with a camera stand among the crowd. Several people in white kurta and dhoti, a man in a green kurta with a black backpack, and a man in a dark jacket are visible. Many orange flags on poles wave above the crowd, and a woman in a red sari raises a hand at the right edge. Trees and utility poles stand behind the procession.

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A roadside procession on a dirt shoulder with many people waving saffron-orange flags bearing a blue emblem. A large poster held aloft shows a man with a saffron-orange turban, dark hair and a beard against a light background, with Kannada script and a phone number printed beneath. Women in saris and white clothing walk with the crowd, one woman in a teal floral sari and another in a white top with a brown bag stand in the foreground, and a woman in a white top with a camera stands among devotees. Trees and a blue railing appear behind, with a car side mirror visible at right.2011-12-31A street procession on a dirt road with devotees waving saffron-orange flags on poles. A hand-held sign on the left shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes, labelled "Nithyanandotsava 12" with "1st January" and a Dhyanapeetha contact line, so the sign is a printed portrait rather than a person in the scene. Several devotees in white kurtas and white dhotis, a man in a light green shirt, and women in white, orange and maroon clothing carry white cloth bags over their shoulders. Trees, a low wall and a row of houses with solar panels sit in the background.2011-12-31A roadside procession of devotees walks along a dirt road lined with trees and palms. Many hold up tall orange-red flags on poles. In the left foreground a man in a grey sweatshirt and dark cap raises his arm, and a woman in an orange top and white shawl walks among the group. A woman in a red-and-black shawl wears an orange headwrap, and a woman in a green kurta and dark leggings stands near the centre. Several participants carry white cloth bags over their shoulders. On the right a man in a checked shirt, dark trousers and sunglasses holds a flag, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace is visible. A large framed portrait on a pole shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange garments, labelled in Kannada script. Another portrait on the right shows a figure in orange. A white signboard with blue trim appears in the background.2011-12-31Outdoor street procession on a roadside with palm trees and a yellow-and-black truck in the background. A man in white kurta with a mala walks in front holding a folded orange pamphlet. Behind him a man in a white shirt raises a large framed poster showing a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robes, with Kannada text and phone numbers at its base. Women in white and orange saris carry saffron flags on poles, and more walkers in orange follow along the road.2011-12-31A dusty dirt road is filled with a procession of devotees in white clothing walking toward the camera. Many carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles, and several hold white placards bearing a framed portrait of a smiling figure with long hair in orange robes, with Kannada script beneath. Men wear white shirts and dhotis with rudraksha malas, and women wear white or cream saris and salwar kameez. Palm trees and a small building line the background, and one man in the foreground holds a placard near the lower edge. The scene appears to be a pada yatra. Printed Kannada text on the placard and an orange-robed portrait appear, but the portrait figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-07-24December 31 20112011-12-31A roadside procession on a tree-lined road with many devotees in white and orange. In the centre, a bearded man in a saffron-orange kurta and dhoti, with wire-rimmed glasses and a rudraksha mala, gestures toward a man in white with a yellow scarf and a white-clad devotee with a long dark braid whose back faces the camera. Orange flags on poles and handheld placards fill the background; a placard with Kannada text is visible, and one devotee wears a round orange rosette badge. Several people in white kurtas and dhotis stand near the road. Roles are unclear and the bearded man's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; he is described by role only.2010-07-24A photograph of a street scene with a crowd gathered around a reporter with curly auburn hair in a white top, holding out a microphone with several news channel logos (NEWS 24x7 and others) toward a man in a white shirt and cap with a black backpack. A cameraman in a striped shirt films the interview with a Sony camera. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with an orange and gold border and dark sunglasses stands beside saffron-coloured flags bearing a blue circular emblem, and a red placard reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda. Other participants in white and orange hold placards in the background under a bright overcast sky with palm trees.2010-07-24A street procession on a tarmac road lined with trees and a white car in the background. Marchers in white shirts and dhotis, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, carry saffron-orange flags and placards. In the foreground, a man in a white polo shirt with a rudraksha mala and a white cloth tied on his head holds up a large orange banner. The banner shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, with Kannada text above and below it. Another marcher in a white shirt holds the banner's right edge, and further back a man in orange clothing walks among the group. The banner's portrait is a depiction on printed cloth, not a physically present person.2010-07-24December 31 20112011-12-31Outdoor photograph of a long procession walking along a dirt road lined with green trees and utility poles. Many men in white ritual clothing and white dhotis march in rows, while others in blue shirts and grey trousers walk alongside. Numerous saffron-orange flags with a blue emblem are carried, and two large banners show a portrait of a smiling man in orange clothing with a saffron head covering. A banner with a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" is held aloft. A vehicle decorated in orange appears at the back of the procession, and a bright sky is visible overhead.2010-07-24Outdoor street procession with crowds of men on a dusty road. Saffron-robed sadhus with bare arms raise their hands, one with a red turban and white beard, another in a pink turban. Large white banner with a photo of a smiling man in red-orange robes and the printed name Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham. Orange KAILASA-style flags wave above, and a small framed portrait is carried under a multicoloured umbrella. Onlookers with cameras and phones watch from the roadside.2013-02-12