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December 14 2016

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A photograph of a tall copper flagstaff being raised at an outdoor temple court, with a bulbous bronze-coloured base wrapped in white cloth and topped with a straw brush and green leaves. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang from the base. A bearded man in a maroon-red robe and matching turban, wearing heavy gold necklaces, a red-and-white checked garland and a rudraksha-style mala, stands at the base with one hand on the staff. Coconut palms and large trees frame the sky, and several onlookers in white and light clothing are partly visible at the lower right.2016-12-14September 26 20162016-09-26December 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14August 27 20162016-08-27 +1 copiesOutdoor festival scene at a temple-style setting. A man stands on the left in a maroon-brown robe draped with a red and white patterned shawl, a red-and-gold turban on his head, and layered gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads; he holds a lit flame near a large ornate copper pot. The pot is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, a white cloth wrapped around its top, dried palm-leaf fronds, and a carved golden kalasha-like finial. Behind are palm trees, a striped canopy, and onlookers at the lower right. a person: the man's long-hair-free turban, saffron-brown robes, ornate gold necklaces and garlanded attire fit the page's a person candidate, but this is an appearance-based label only.2016-12-14March 10 20132013-03-10Outdoor photo beside a tall copper ritual pole topped with a bundle of straw and marigold and mango-leaf garlands, set on a stone base with carved floral relief. A bare-chested man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl stands at the centre, wearing long dark hair, multiple marigold garlands, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, and a gold armlet, holding something in both hands near his waist. Tall coconut palms and dense green trees frame the scene under an overcast sky, and a tiered brass lamp stand. The man has distinctive long hair, ornate garlands and a rust-coloured shawl, so he is a person presence in person, though this is an appearance-based label. Several people are partly visible at the lower left edge.2016-08-27 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12An outdoor ritual scene under a bright sky with palm trees. A man with long dark hair stands atop an ornate copper-coloured ceremonial pillar, raising one arm while holding a long thin cord or rope. He wears a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment, a red-and-white flower garland, and a beaded necklace. The pillar is wrapped with white and orange flower garlands and topped with green leaves, and carved with a small seated figure. To the right, a large orange ceremonial umbrella is held overhead, and robed attendants in saffron and orange clothing stand nearby, some wearing rudraksha malas. A tin-roofed shelter is at the left edge.2014-08-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing beside a large ornate bronze kalasha-shaped vessel on a wooden stand, decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and dried palm-leaf fronds. He wears a rust-brown turban with a gold ornament, a red-and-white floral garland, a gold necklace, gold armlets, and a brown-orange dhoti-style garment, with a tilak on his forehead; he holds a yellow flower and appears to be offering or blessing. Palm trees and a tiled building are in the background, with a colourful fringed cloth at the lower left.2016-12-14April 14 20132013-04-14