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Outdoor temple scene under a tall copper dhvajastambha flagstaff wrapped with a mango-leaf and coconut kalasha top and yellow marigold garlands. A man in an orange-red garment and a red turban stands beside the pole on a red platform, wearing a long beaded necklace and holding a rope; a second man in saffron dhoti with bare upper body and a garland stands at the rail. Coconut palms, a rainbow prayer-flag strip and a crowd of devotees behind a railing complete the scene, with a camera crane at left.

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A man in a maroon-red robe with a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers stands on a raised platform, holding a small brass bell and a metal cup. Before him is a large ornate copper kalasha-style vessel with a tall pillar, decorated with a garland of white flowers and marigolds, topped with green leaves and dried grass. A crowd of people sits on the ground in the foreground under bright sunlight, with palm trees behind. The man has long dark hair and a full beard. Yellow railing and a partially visible seated figure appear at the right edge. Ritual bell-ringing and a copper vessel suggest a puja or abhishekam setting.

An outdoor temple-style ritual under palm trees and blue sky. A tall copper-toned kalasha-like pillar with a feathered crown of straw on top stands on a stone base scattered with red and yellow petals, wrapped in striped cloth and garlands. To the right, a man with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with yellow borders, a red-and-white flower garland with blue accents, and a heavy gold necklace, standing with hands folded near the pillar. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand behind a low red wall at left, and a decorated palanquin-like frame with flower garlands is visible at the far left.

Outdoor 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.

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Photograph looking up at a tall copper flagpole (dvajastambha) with ribbed copper sections, topped with green leaves and a decorative finial, its base wrapped in yellow-orange marigold garlands and a dark green leafy mound. A cream cloth is drawn up along the pole as a person in a red-orange lower garment and dark top pulls the rope, while a second figure in a white garment and dark head covering stands at the base. Palm trees and overcast sky are visible at right, with a dark roof edge at left. Two physical people are visible.

A photograph of a large ornate copper ritual pole or dhwaja-like structure topped with a bundle of straw or grass, decorated with marigold garlands and green leaves, set on a carved stone base draped with colourful striped cloth. A man in a rust-red dhoti and wrap, wearing a red-and-orange marigold garland and a rudraksha-style neck mala, stands at right holding a rope pulled up beside the pole. Coconut palms and greenery surround the courtyard; a row of onlookers in white and saffron clothing stands at left, and a tall brass lamp stand is visible at right. Possibly a ceremonial raising ritual. The man's appearance is not sufficient to identify him.