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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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 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 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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.2010-02-12January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJuly 08 20092009-07-08