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Outdoor 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Outdoor photo of two men in saffron-orange robes at a decorated copper kalasha or temple-pot structure hung with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a purple flower garland. The man at left, with a red tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala with gold beads around his neck and bare upper body under an orange shawl, holds the orange rope that is tied around the copper vessel. The second man in orange robes, with longer dark hair, grips the rope beside him. Palm fronds and hanging orange and white paper decorations sit behind them.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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beside a tall copper kalasha-shaped vessel on a stone base, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging paper-and-flower decorations, with palm fronds behind. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the vessel, each holding an orange cord or rope wrapped around it. The man at left wears a red forehead mark and a dark wrap over his shoulder with a rudraksha-style mala; the man at right has long dark hair and a fitted orange kurta. The scene suggests a ritual being prepared at the sacred waters.2010-01-02 +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 copiesOutdoor photograph of a copper dhwajastambha-style flagpole decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and orange-red blossoms, with bundles of straw at its upper section. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand beside it, tying an orange cord around the pole. The man in front has bare shoulders with a red tilak on his forehead and a gold necklace, while the other man behind him wears a long orange kurta and holds the rope. Palm fronds and orange paper flower decorations hang in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesOutdoor flag-hoisting ritual beside a tall carved copper-and-bronze pole (dhwaja stambha) draped with white and red flower garlands. Two saffron-robed sannyasis stand at the pole: one in a saffron dhoti with an orange shawl and a beaded necklace, the other bare-chested with a red-orange shawl and gold-coloured bangles, both pulling orange cords or ropes tied to the pole. Tall coconut palms and green foliage fill the background, with a few onlookers visible behind them.2011-07-15Outdoor 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 copiesDusk photograph of a dhvajarohanam flag-hoisting ritual beside a tall copper-clad kalasha-style pillar wrapped in marigold and red flower garlands with yellow blooms and a bundle of green palm leaves and white cloth at its top. Two men in saffron-orange clothing hold the ropes and work the post. The man on the left, shown from behind with a bare upper back, pulls an orange rope overhead. The man on the right, with long dark hair, a gold-trimmed saffron sari-style wrap, a multi-strand beaded necklace and gold bangles, grips the bundle with both hands. Palm trees and dark foliage surround the scene under a blue evening sky.2011-11-29