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Low-angle photograph of a tall carved wooden flagstaff (dhwajastambha) with a red cloth flag and orange rope, set on a stone base against a blue sky with cloud and coconut palms. A single person in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands on a red platform at right, reaching up to pull the orange rope that raises the flag, which marks a dhwajarohanam flag-hoisting rite. The person's face is not clearly visible and no appearance cues qualify as a person candidate, so the identity is uncertain. A partial figure is visible at the far right edge.

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October 18 20102010-10-18A 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 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 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 copiesLow-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.2010-10-18 +1 copiesLow-angle outdoor photo of a tall, ornately carved wooden dhwajastambha flagpole rising against a partly cloudy blue sky, its base carved with figures and panels. A standing figure in an orange-red robe and an orange-red shawl, wearing a beaded mala with a large gold pendant, pulls an orange rope that runs up the pole toward a small red flag at the top, an action consistent with raising the flag. Coconut palm fronds and sunlight fill the background.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 copiesA tall copper-clad flagstaff rises diagonally from an ornately carved wooden base against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. At the top, a red cloth flag is hoisted on an orange rope. A person in red-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands on a raised red platform, pulling the orange rope with both hands raised overhead. Beside them, another person in red-orange robes stands on the right edge of the frame, looking up. Coconut palms appear in the background. This is a dwajarohanam flag-hoisting scene.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 copiesLow-angle photograph of a tall copper dhvaja stambha (flagstaff) rising against a partly cloudy blue sky, with a red-orange flag at its top. A standing man in an orange-red unstitched robe and a beaded rudraksha-style mala around his neck grips the red rope that hoists the flag. Palm fronds appear at right, and a second robed figure in reddish-brown cloth stands at the right edge. The copper pillar is carved with bands and a lower relief panel, and a metal canopy edge is visible at top left. Consistent with a flag-hoisting ceremony.2010-10-18 +1 copies