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A tall copper flagstaff, wrapped in twisted copper bands and topped with a carved finial, rises against a bright blue sky on a stepped red-orange base. Flower garlands of yellow and orange blooms are draped around its lower carved pedestal. A person in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala stands on the base, hauling the flag rope, with an orange-and-white flag near the top. A second person in a white dhoti stands at the right edge holding a brass plate. A corrugated metal canopy frames the upper left.

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A tall copper flagstaff, wrapped in twisted copper bands, rises from an ornate stone base strung with yellow and orange marigold garlands, topped by a small carved finial and a saffron flag. A figure in an orange-red robe and a rudraksha mala hauls on a rope beside the pole, while another person in white reaches up from the lower right. A corrugated metal roof shelter and a blue sky with palm trees frame the scene.2010-09-02A tall, copper-clad ceremonial flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky beside a corrugated metal shelter roof. Its base is carved with ornate reliefs, and marigold and yellow flower garlands hang from its middle. A man in saffron-orange cloth with a red sash stands at the left, reaching up to adjust a red-and-white flower garland on the pole's bracket. Beside him, a second man in orange robes wears a beaded necklace and holds a small object in his hands. Palm trees appear at left. A multicoloured cloth streamer hangs at the right edge. The scene suggests a flag hoisting ritual.2011-03-05Photo looking up at a tall copper flagstaff with spiral bands, topped by an ornate finial with an orange flag, rising beside a green-and-white floral garland on a carved stone base. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair tied back and a mala draped across his chest, faces the pole in an attitude of reverence. Behind him, a second figure in white and orange with a shaved head and beads stands near the base, with petals scattered in the air. A blue sky and palm trees frame the scene under a metal-roofed pavilion.2011-03-05 +1 copiesPhoto taken from below of a tall copper flagstaff (dhvaja stambha) with spiral copper bands and a carved, ornate base, topped by a small canopy with an orange cloth streamer. A woman in an orange sari with a dark hair bun reaches up to the pole, touching a red and pink flower garland tied near its base. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang down the pole. Behind her, a man in orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a silver vessel. A corrugated metal roof and palm trees frame the clear blue sky. The event appears to be a morning flag hoisting ceremony.2011-03-05A tall copper flagstaff with spiral copper bands rises from an ornate copper-clad base under a blue sky and open-sided metal roof, topped by a small ornamental finial with an orange flag. A standing man in an orange robe and orange shawl reaches up toward the pole, scattering petals or flowers. Garlands of yellow and white flowers hang on the base. Beside him, a second man in an orange robe wears a beaded mala and holds a silver vessel. Palm trees and a colourful hanging banner appear at the edges.2011-03-05A tall copper flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky beneath a corrugated metal roof, with a saffron-coloured flag tied near its top. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair stands on a raised platform, offering flower petals with his hand at the base of the pole, which is wrapped with rope and decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Beside him, a second person in orange cloth holds a small object. Palm trees frame the left side of the scene. The pole's base is carved with ornamental panels.2011-03-05A tall copper dwajastambha flagpole rises from a stone base decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, topped with a carved finial and a saffron flag. A person in orange robes stands at the base pulling on a rope to raise the flag, while another figure in saffron cloth assists nearby. Palm trees and an overcast sky frame the scene, consistent with a dwajarohanam flag-hoisting ritual at a temple courtyard.2009-07-08January 11 20162016-01-11July 15 20112011-07-15January 11 20162016-01-11Outdoor photo of a tall, slender copper-coloured flagstaff rising from an ornate stone base carved with figures and garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland; he stands at the base and rests one hand on the carved pillar. Coconut palms and a clear blue sky frame the scene. A young man in orange clothing stands at the right edge, and a red-and-white banner hangs from ropes on the left. The page indicates Swamiji was present, and his appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garland) is a compatible cue, so this is a probable Swamiji presence during flag-hoisting at Brahmotsava, with the orange robe and garland the qualifying cues.2008-12-23A tall copper flagstaff or dhvaja stambha rises from a carved stone base wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, with a rope hanging down its length. A figure in saffron/orange robes stands on a raised red platform with one arm raised toward the pole. Beside him a man in white ritual dhoti holds a brass tray or plate. Under a dark corrugated shelter, several white-clad devotees sit in the foreground, and palm trees and an overcast sky frame the scene. The robed figure's face is not visible, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-07