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Low-angle outdoor photo of a tall, ornately carved copper-clad ritual flagstaff (dhvaja stambha) rising against a partly cloudy blue sky with a palm tree behind it. A person in a long orange-red robe, with a marigold-style orange garland at the neck, stands on a red-painted base and pulls an orange rope that runs up to a red cloth flag near the top of the pole. A second person with a shaved head and an orange garland stands at the right edge, partly cropped. The carved base shows figurative panels, and the flagstaff is wrapped in bands of copper and red cord.

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October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18A tall carved wooden flagstaff with ornate bands rises from an ornate stone base against a partly cloudy blue sky, with palm trees behind. A figure in a flowing red-orange robe and a rudraksha mala stands on a raised red platform, pulling an orange rope that raises a red flag at the top of the pole. The flag-hoisting appears to be a flagstaff-raising ceremony at an ashram setting.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph taken from below of an ornate wooden dhwajasthamba, a flagstaff with carved panels and a metal-banded shaft rising against a partly cloudy blue sky. A person in full orange-red robes, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, stands on a red stone base and pulls an orange rope that hoists a saffron and white pennant to the top of the pole. Tall coconut palms and foliage frame the scene. The raised flag and rope suggest a flag-hoisting ritual.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph taken from below of a tall carved wooden flagstaff with a decorated base and spiral-banded shaft, topped by a small figure. A figure in a red-orange robe and rudraksha beads pulls an orange rope to raise a red-orange flag against a partly cloudy sky with palm trees behind. A second figure in orange stands partly visible at the right edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA tall carved wooden flagstaff rises from an ornate stone-and-wood base against a partly cloudy blue sky, with coconut palms behind it. A figure in orange-red robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands on a red platform, hauling an orange rope that runs up to a small orange flag at the top of the pole. The scene appears to show a flag-raising at an ashram or temple grounds, with a second person partly visible at the right edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesLow-angle outdoor photograph of a tall carved wooden dhwajasthambha (flagpost) with a red-orange flag hoisted near its top against a blue sky with scattered white clouds. A single person in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a red-painted stone base at the pole's foot, raising one arm to pull the orange rope that runs up through the pulleys. Coconut palms and foliage fill the background. The shot is taken from below, emphasizing the height of the pole and its ornate carving.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesLow-angle photograph of a tall, ornately carved copper-toned flagstaff rising against a partly cloudy sky. A person in a flowing orange-red robe and a gold-beaded necklace grips an orange rope that runs up the staff, as if hoisting or guiding a flag. Beside them, another figure in orange-red drapery stands at the right edge, partly cropped. Palm fronds and a corrugated canopy frame the upper left. The staff's base shows carved figures and decorative bands.2010-10-18 +1 copiesLow-angle photo of a tall ornate copper dhwaja stambha (flagstaff) rising against a partly cloudy blue sky, with an orange-red flag at its top and an orange rope running down its length. Beside it, a man in a saffron-red unstitched robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands with one hand on the pole and the rope, and wears a tilak on his forehead. On the right, a second figure in a dark red shawl stands at the edge of the frame. Carved reliefs decorate the pole's base and stone statues appear in the background, with palm fronds at the right. The scene suggests a flagpole raising ritual, with the flag's hoisting on the pole.2010-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a flag hoisting at an outdoor temple-style setting. A tall copper-coloured flagstaff, its base carved with floral and scroll motifs and wrapped with yellow and dark marigold garlands, rises at left against palm trees and a bright sky. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the pole. The one at centre, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a red tilak on his forehead, raises his arm to grip a rope that pulls up a folded orange flag. The man at right, with a shaved head and orange shawl, holds a wooden tray and gathers the rope. Sunlight backlights the scene from behind the palms.2011-03-05 +1 copies