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August 20 20142014-08-20 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20142014-09-09Outdoor photograph of a dhwajarohanam flagpole ritual at a temple grounds. Two priests in rust-red and saffron-banded dhoti and shawl stand beside a tall copper dhwaja staff, which has a carved copper base and a small carved shrine-like cap. Yellow and red marigold garlands are draped on the staff, and one priest reaches up to touch it while the other holds a vessel.2015-09-08Outdoor ritual photograph beside a large copper kalasha-style vessel with a tiered pedestal, garlanded with yellow and red marigold and rose strands. Two shaved-headed priests in rust-red and maroon dhotis with gold borders stand at the vessel; one raises a rope with a red and white cloth bundle, the other holds a brass plate and tends the cord. A bare-chested assistant in the right foreground also wears a rust-red dhoti. Palm trees and green foliage fill the background, and a few onlookers stand at the base.2014-09-09Outdoor ritual photo at an ashram-style grounds with palm trees. A large ornate copper-coloured kalasha-like vessel with carved relief panels stands on a red base in the foreground. Three robed figures in saffron-orange garments stand beside it. The foremost man, bald and bare-chested with a saffron shawl and ochre dhoti edged in gold, holds a brass plate with a flower or offering, while another attendant in orange holds a rope or cord. A man in an orange robe with a garland of flowers around his neck stands at centre. Several more monks in orange attend at the right edge and a red-and-white canopy appears behind.2013-02-28A temple ritual at an outdoor shrine beneath palm trees. A large ornate copper-coloured kalasha-style pillar or pedestal is wrapped with red and yellow marigold garlands. Several priests in rust-red dhotis with gold-bordered cloth stand at right; one bald priest holds a brass plate of offerings and pours or presents items toward the pedestal, while another assists with a brass vessel. Devotees in orange and saffron clothes stand behind and at the lower right with a small offering plate. Ornamental banners and umbrella-like canopies appear at the edge. The scene is a puja or abhishekam being performed.2014-09-09August 31st 20142014-08-31Outdoor photograph of a copper temple flag-pole or ornate copper pillar wrapped in rope and decorated with yellow marigold garlands and pink flowers. Two men in rust-red and saffron-bordered dhoti-style garments stand beside it. The man on the left, bare-armed with flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead strand, lifts his arm to the pole. The bald man on the right, with garlands and a shawl, holds out a brass plate. Palm fronds and green trees are behind.2014-10-05August 31st 20142014-08-31Outdoor dwajarohanam flag-hoisting scene at dusk beside a tall copper-toned ritual flagstaff wrapped in orange cloth and rope, with a carved figure panel, yellow marigold garlands and a pink-and-white flower base. A long-haired man in orange-red robes wrapped in a red-and-gold-trimmed garland of red and yellow flowers stretches up to the top of the pole with both arms, while a bald man with bare chest and orange shawl beside him holds a silver tray of flowers. Palm trees and a dim sky frame the scene. Two white-clad figures stand at the lower left edge.2013-03-11A photograph of a ceremonial copper-topped wooden pillar outdoors under a tent roof and blue sky. Its lower section is a carved wooden shrine with a seated golden figure in a niche and gilded columns. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at right: one in a red-orange garment with a beaded mala necklace, reaching toward the pillar, and a shaven-headed monk in orange draped cloth holding a golden tray with red cloth on it. Small orange and red pennants hang from the roof edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual scene beside a large copper pillar with a tapered base, wrapped with a red and yellow flower garland and red threads. Four men in saffron-red robes with gold borders stand on a red platform under a palm tree. Three face the pillar with their backs to the camera, shaved heads visible, one holding a small brass vessel. A man in the centre, with a mala and garlands, faces the pillar and holds offerings. At the right edge a seated person plays a small instrument. Ritual abhishekam setting.2014-09-09