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A 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.

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October 18 20102010-10-18October 18 20102010-10-18 +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 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 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 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.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 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +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 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 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 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copies