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Outdoor photograph of a tall copper flagstaff, topped with a finial and a red-orange cloth streamer, rising from a white stepped plinth at a temple-like site. Palm trees and a pale sky surround it. Around the base, a black stone Nandi bull with marigold and mixed-flower garlands sits on a white pedestal beside a dark standing stone figure. Two figures in orange robes stand near the pole: one reaches up to the flagstaff, the other holds a tray. Further right, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a stand and a small red-and-yellow decorated pennant, with a photographer in white visible. The scene appears to be a flag-hoisting ceremony.

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Outdoor photograph of a tall copper flagpole topped with a small ornate finial and a red-orange flag, rising beside palm trees under a pale sky. At its base stands a white stepped platform with a garlanded black stone Nandi bull with a gold cloth draped over it, and a dark stone deity murti. A figure in orange robes stands near the pole, and another in orange robes stands on the platform holding a tray or offering. To the right, several people in white clothes with orange sashes stand near a multicoloured umbrella, and a small white-clad figure with a dark bag stands in the foreground. Stone sculptures are visible at the left edge.2010-02-12December 23 20082008-12-23Photograph of a tall polished copper flagstaff (dwajastambha) rising against an overcast sky beside coconut palms, its base wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands and decorated with orange and red blooms. An orange saffron flag hangs from the upper rope. A standing figure in an orange robe reaches upward, pulling the rope, while other people in orange and white clothing stand near the base at lower right beside a colourful striped umbrella. Dark stone figures and a black stone statue stand at the left base of the pillar, and a small rounded stone shrine appears at the far right.2009-07-08A photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony at a tall copper-clad flagstaff (dhvaja stambha) with spiral bands, rising against a clear blue sky beside coconut palms. An orange-robed sannyasi in orange clothes and a white and orange garland pulls a rope to raise a saffron flag at the top. Around the base, marigold garlands hang on the pillar and small potted plants sit on the stone platform. To the right, two more orange-clad people, one with rudraksha beads, look upward and one holds a brass tray, while a person in white stands in the foreground. An orange and red umbrella appears at the right edge.2008-12-23A tall copper dhwajasthambha or flagstaff rises beside a palm tree under an overcast sky, its base wrapped in yellow and white marigold garlands with an orange cord. A standing figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala holds an offering near the pillar base while a seated person in orange robes kneels at the right, with marigold petals scattered on the terracotta platform. The scene suggests a devotional offering at the flagstaff. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the standing figure is described by role as a devotee in saffron.2010-10-07Flag-hoisting ceremony beneath a clear blue sky with palm trees behind. A tall copper-clad dhvaja stambha (flagpole) with spiral bands rises from a stone pedestal wrapped in marigold and yellow garlands, with a small orange flag at the top. A man in saffron-orange robes and a white garland holds the hoisting rope and smiles, while other saffron-clad men pull the rope nearby. In the foreground a figure in white kneels at the base, and a dark stone deity murti with floral garlands stands at left. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed man with long hair and rudraksha beads who pulls the flag rope; he is the most prominent figure in the scene.2008-12-23A tall copper flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky, topped with a tiered copper finial and a red-and-white cloth streamer. A person in a flowing orange robe stands at the base of the pole on an orange platform, one hand raised to the copper column, while another person in white clothing and a figure in white stand nearby beside a decorated base with yellow-and-orange marigold garlands. Several people in white and yellow shawls and saffron clothing stand around the platform, a cameraman with a video camera is at the right edge, and palm trees and a metal-roofed shelter frame the scene.2010-09-02 +1 copiesOutdoor flag-hoisting ceremony beside a tall tapering silver-banded dhwaja stambha (flagpole) rising from an ornate copper-brown base wrapped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, set on a white stone platform with potted plants and palm trees behind. An orange saffron flag with a white emblem is being raised on a rope. A man in orange robes stands on the platform pulling the rope upward, and another robed figure in orange holds a red-and-gold ceremonial umbrella. Other devotees in orange clothing stand at the right edge, and a trident-shaped ritual object is visible on the right. Bright sky overhead.2008-12-23A tall polished copper dhwajastambha flagstaff rises from an ornate copper base decorated with garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers. A person in an orange sannyasi-style wrap stands at right, holding an orange flag with a white panel and a painted figure, pulling its rope, while another orange cloth is tied near the top of the pole. Coconut palms and a grey sky frame the scene, with a stone figure partly visible behind the base.2009-07-08December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A tall polished copper flagstaff with a decorative top and a saffron flag rises against a bright blue sky, its base wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands beside a carved stone pedestal. Palm trees stand behind it. A person in orange robes with a white and orange flower garland pulls a white rope to hoist the flag, looking upward. Two more people in orange clothing, one wearing an orange garland and holding a brass vessel, stand at the lower right. A photo credit overlay runs down the right edge. This depicts the flag-hoisting ritual at a Brahmotsava celebration.2008-12-23