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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.

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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.2010-02-12December 23 20082008-12-23Flag-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.2008-12-23Outdoor 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.2008-12-23February 24 20072007-02-24A 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.2010-10-07A 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 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.2009-07-08A 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 temple scene at an ashram. A tall copper dhvajastambha flagpole with a tiered finial and red cloth rises into a cloudy sky beside palm trees. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe stands on a low wooden platform pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue on a white pedestal. Several people in white dhoti and shirt clothing stand near a table with brass plates and offerings, including a woman in a white sari at the left edge and a man holding a brass pot at the right. A white ashram building with a green roof stands behind them. The scene appears to be a pradosha puja abhishekam for Nandi.2007-09-24Outdoor photograph at a temple courtyard with palm trees and a white-walled structure. A tall, slender copper-coloured dhvajasthamba (flagstaff) rises at left, topped with an ornate finial. In the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands beside a black stone Nandi bull statue on a white plinth, pouring liquid from a metal vessel onto the Nandi, a Shiva abhishekam-style offering. Around him stand several people in white dhotis and white shirts, some holding brass plates or trays of offerings. A woman in white with a long plait stands at left near the flagstaff base, and a small red-and-yellow offering tray sits on the white platform. Overcast sky above.2007-09-24 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a tall, slender copper-clad flagstaff with spiral bands, topped by a small ornate finial and an orange cloth streamer, rising against a bright blue sky beside palm trees. At the base, a silver deity murti or statue with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and a brass pedestal with marigold garlands stands on the left. On the right, a figure in orange robes with a flower garland pulls a white rope to hoist the flag, while another orange-robed person assists beside him. Two people in orange are visible, with the hoister holding the rope overhead and an assistant at his side. Brass oil lamps and offerings sit near the pedestal.2008-12-23