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A tall copper flagstaff with ringed bands rises against a bright blue sky, topped with a carved finial and a streaming orange cloth. Scattered orange and yellow petals drift through the air in front of it. At the lower right, a single person in orange robes and a white and red floral garland pulls an orange rope to hoist the flag, with a coconut palm leaning into the frame. The base of the pole is decorated with marigold garlands. The scene shows a flag-hoisting ceremony outdoors.

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A tall copper flagstaff rises steeply against a clear blue sky, wrapped in copper bands and topped with a carved finial trailing an orange and white flag. A person in orange robes stands at the base on the right, pulling the rope that raises the flagstaff, while scattered orange and yellow petals fall through the air. A coconut palm leans in from the right and marigold garlands hang at the base of the mast. The person is partially visible; no face is identifiable and no appearance-based candidate qualifies, so the a person field is none.2010-02-12A tall copper flagstaff rises against a bright blue sky, topped with a carved finial and a red-orange flag, while orange flower petals scatter down its length. At the base, a man in orange robes and a white and orange garland raises one arm beside the pole, with a palm tree behind him and marigold garlands wrapped around the staff's base. A thin orange rope runs up the pole, consistent with a flag-hoisting ceremony.2010-02-12A tall copper flagstaff rises steeply against a pale blue sky, its top crowned with a decorated finial and a red-orange tassel. A man in orange robes and white-and-red flower garlands stands at the base, pulling an orange rope that runs up the pole, as he hoists the flag. Small orange petals or flower fragments drift through the air around the pole. Tall palm fronds appear at the right edge, and the base of the pole is decorated with marigold-style garlands.2010-02-12Tall copper flagstaff rises against a pale blue sky with scattered clouds, topped by a carved finial with a red and white flag. Coconut palm fronds fill the right side. Near the base, a standing man in orange robes and a white and orange flower garland pulls the orange rope that runs up the pole, raising the flag. Ornately carved wooden base is decorated with marigold and white flower garlands.2010-02-12A tall copper-clad flagstaff with a decorated finial rises against a clear blue sky beside a palm tree, its base wrapped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A devotee in orange robes and a white and marigold garland pulls a rope to hoist an orange flag at the top, while another person in orange robes watches upward at the right edge. Two or three more people stand at the lower right. The scene is an outdoor flag-hoisting at a festival.2008-12-23Low-angle photo of a tall copper flagstaff with spiral ridges rising against a bright blue sky, topped by a small ornate finial with an orange cloth. Its base is decorated with white and orange marigold garlands. A figure in an orange robe stands at right beside a coconut palm, holding an orange rope that runs up to the flagstaff, with a garland and beaded necklace visible at the chest. Wispy white clouds fill the sky.2010-02-12October 07 20102010-10-07October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony at a Brahmotsava celebration. A tall copper-coloured ceremonial flagstaff, wrapped in spiral bands and topped with an ornate finial, rises against a bright blue sky beside coconut palms. At its base sits a carved stone pedestal draped with marigold and yellow garlands. A man in orange robes and a white garland pulls the rope that hoists the flag. Behind him, two more people in orange robes stand, one holding a brass offering plate, with beaded necklaces visible. Sunlight flares at the upper right.2008-12-23October 07 20102010-10-07A tall copper flagstaff, wrapped in spiral copper bands and topped with a small copper finial and orange cloth, rises against a clear blue sky beside coconut palms. At its base, a stone plinth is garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strands. A standing man in orange robes and a white garland hauls on a long white rope to raise the flag. Beside him, a second person in orange robes with beaded necklaces stands near a red umbrella.2008-12-23A tall copper-banded ceremonial pole topped with a small red flag and a carved finial rises against a clear blue sky, with a palm tree behind it. The base of the structure is wrapped with green leaves, dried grass and white jasmine garlands with red flowers. At right, a person in dark red clothing and garlands pulls on ropes attached to the pole. Only the lower body and arms of the person are visible.2017-01-01