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Outdoor 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 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 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 copiesOutdoor 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 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 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 photo at a temple-like site beside palm trees. A tall copper-clad dhvaja stambha (flagpole) stands on a stone base wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man in a long saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace reaches up toward a saffron flag on the pole, while a second man in an orange kurta stands beside him looking up. Strings of orange and white paper flowers and marigold festoons hang overhead. Several men in white shirts stand at the bottom edge of the frame, and a white vehicle is visible at right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual photograph of a temple dwajarohanam-style ceremony beside a carved wooden kalasha-shaped pillar wrapped in braided straw, green leaves and a top tuft of grass, with yellow marigold garlands draped around its base. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and a white-and-red flower garland, reaches up to touch the top of the pillar. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and shawl holds a brass tray of flowers. A grey stone deity murti stands at left and palm trees fill the background.2011-12-11 +1 copiesOutdoor photo beside coconut palms of a copper-clad ritual pillar or dhwaja-style kalasha pillar wrapped with orange cord and decorated with white, yellow and red garlands. A man in orange saffron robes and a long white and red flower garland, with a tilak on his forehead and an orange-beaded mala at his neck, reaches to touch the pillar. Beside him, a second person in orange clothing holds a silver tray of offerings. A dark stone deity statue stands at the left edge.2010-02-12