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A photograph of two men in saffron-orange robes at a copper dhwajastambha (flagpole) decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and palm-leaf festoons. The taller man in front, with a red bindi and a saffron shawl, holds the orange rope that is being pulled up the pole. Behind him, a long-haired man in orange robes with bare shoulders assists with the rope, which is tied around the pole's upper section. Palm trees and palm-leaf decorations surround the scene, and a white platform with scattered flower petals is in the foreground.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beside palm trees at dusk showing a tall copper dwajastambha-style flagpole wrapped with an orange cord and decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with orange paper streamers overhead. Two men in orange robes work at the pole: a bare-chested man with a red tilak on his forehead and rudraksha beads holds the orange rope, while a second man in an orange robe with long dark hair pulls the cord with both hands. Ornate copper base sits below the garlands.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a copper dhwaja-style flagpole or kalasha-topped pillar wrapped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and purple flower accents, with a hanging string of orange and yellow paper or flower decorations above, set against coconut palms. Two men in saffron-orange robes handle an orange rope or cord tied to the pole: a man with a tilak and a beaded mala necklace pulls the cord while another man in a plain saffron robe with his hair loose holds it beside him. The setting appears to be a ritual raising of a flag or pole.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA man in a saffron-orange cloth draped over his head and body stands barefoot on a white platform beside a tall copper dhvajastambha-style pillar. He holds a small offering of yellow and orange flowers in one hand while looking down, with a gold bead necklace around his neck. The copper column is wrapped with orange cord and decorated with yellow, purple and orange marigold garlands, with dried palm-leaf bundles tied to its base and a palm tree behind. Marigold petals lie scattered on the platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a copper ceremonial dhvaja or flagstaff base wrapped with an orange rope and decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, with dried palm-leaf fronds tied to it. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the pole. The taller man on the left wears an orange shawl over a sleeveless saffron garment, has a red tilak on his forehead, and wears a gold-toned ornamental necklace; he holds the orange rope. The man on the right wears a long-sleeved orange kurta, has long dark hair, and grips the rope with him. Coconut palm fronds with orange and white paper decorations hang overhead, and green trees stand in the background. The scene suggests a dwajarohanam flag-hoisting ritual, though the flag itself is not visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a copper-toned ornate kalasha-topped pillar or dhwajastambha decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and palm-leaf bundles, set among coconut palms with orange flower strings hanging above. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the pillar: the one at left, bare-chested with a gold necklace, grips the pillar and holds an orange rope, while the man at right in orange robe and a dark cloth at the waist steadies the rope with both hands. A stone lamp-like object sits at lower left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA standing man in saffron-orange robes with a draped orange cloth over his head and shoulders stands barefoot on a white platform beside a tall polished copper dhwaja-stambha (flagpost) wrapped with rope and orange cord. He wears a gold-bead necklace and a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on his forehead, and holds a small offering of yellow flowers in his hands while looking down. The copper pillar's base and shaft are garlanded with yellow marigold strands, orange marigolds and purple flowers, with dried palm-leaf bunches tied to it. Palm fronds and palm-leaf decorations hang overhead, and fallen petals lie on the platform. The scene suggests a flagpost ritual at a temple outdoors.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of two men in saffron-orange robes beside a tall copper kalasha-like pillar decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, purple flowers, and green leaves, with palm fronds and hanging flower decorations behind. The man on the left, bare-shouldered with a red bindi and a saffron wrap, holds an orange rope tied to the pillar and wears a beaded necklace. The man on the right, in a saffron robe with long dark hair, grips the rope with both hands. The scene appears to be a ritual preparation involving the copper vessel. Two people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head-covering stands barefoot on a white stone platform beside a tall copper pillar wrapped in twine and hung with orange and yellow marigold garlands. He holds a small bundle of yellow flowers in one hand and a gold-bead necklace hangs on his chest, while his other hand rests against his body. Palm fronds and dangling orange flower strands frame the scene, and scattered petals lie on the stone at his feet.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head wrap stands barefoot on a white platform beside a tall copper dhvajastambha-style pillar, a ritual flagstaff, wrapped with orange and rope bands. He holds a small offering of yellow and orange flower petals in his right hand, looking down, while a gold beaded necklace hangs over his chest. The copper base is decorated with yellow marigold garlands, purple and green strands and orange-red flower chains. Palm fronds and hanging orange blossoms frame the scene in the background. Scattered petals lie on the platform. The man appears to be performing a pada-puja-style offering at the pillar.2010-01-02 +1 copies