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Outdoor photo of a tall copper flagstaff (dhwajastambha) rising from an ornate stone base decorated with a garland of yellow and orange flowers. A figure in long orange-red robes stands on the base and pulls a rope to hoist a small red-and-white flag at the top. In the foreground a person in orange clothing stands with back turned, facing the pole. A black plaque at the base is inscribed with text. Behind, a corrugated roof shelter, a temple building in orange with a signboard, palm trees, and a row of onlookers in white clothes stand under a blue sky. Several people are visible in the crowd.

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Outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony at a temple courtyard beneath a corrugated metal shelter. A tall copper dhvaja flagstaff with a decorated finial rises at the centre, its base set on a dark stone pedestal wreathed in marigold garlands. A person in an orange-red robe with long dark hair reaches up to the pole and grips the rope, while a younger man in a white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders holds a brass plate near the base. A dark plaque on the orange plinth is inscribed in English. On the right, a red-and-white striped platform fronts a structure labelled Sri Anandeshwara Temple, where a crowd in white clothes stands watching under a blue sky with palm trees.2010-09-02A tall copper flagstaff topped with a decorative finial and a red cloth stands on an orange stone base wrapped with yellow-and-orange garlands. A person in an orange robe and orange dhoti stands on the base, gripping the pole with both hands to raise or secure it. Under an open-sided corrugated roof, several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls, some with beaded necklaces and shaved heads, stand to the left beside an orange-draped offering table holding brass vessels and flowers. Palm trees and a sign reading Sri Aneshwar Mandir appear behind, with a few more people in the background. Sky is blue.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA tall copper flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky, topped with a tiered copper finial and a red-and-white cloth streamer. A person in a flowing orange robe stands at the base of the pole on an orange platform, one hand raised to the copper column, while another person in white clothing and a figure in white stand nearby beside a decorated base with yellow-and-orange marigold garlands. Several people in white and yellow shawls and saffron clothing stand around the platform, a cameraman with a video camera is at the right edge, and palm trees and a metal-roofed shelter frame the scene.2010-09-02 +1 copiesA tall copper flagstaff with a decorative finial and red cloth at its top rises against a blue sky beneath a corrugated metal canopy. At its base, a standing figure in long flowing orange robes with long dark hair holds a lamp or offering toward the pole, beside a yellow wooden support. Marigold garlands drape the copper base on a red-orange raised platform. Behind, a person in white dhoti stands near the pole, and a cameraman films at the lower left. Palm trees and foliage frame the scene, and onlookers in white gather at the lower right.2010-09-02Low-angle outdoor photo of a tall copper dhwajastambha flagpole rising against a partly cloudy blue sky, its top crowned with a decorative capital and a small orange flag. The pole stands on an ornate stone pedestal carved with figures and flowers scattered at its base. A monk in orange-saffron robes and a beaded mala stands at the pedestal, reaching up toward the pole, apparently guiding the flag's rope during a flag-hoisting ritual. A second orange-robed figure is partly visible behind the base. Under a large corrugated metal roof, strings of orange triangular pennants hang overhead, and palm trees line the background. Several devotees in white and orange clothing sit at the right edge. A red-orange temple building and a stone-carved deity figure appear at left and lower right.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe with long dark hair stands beside a tall copper dhvajastambha flagstaff, one arm raised high to the pole, holding a long bamboo pole that angles up toward the flag line. Marigold garlands are draped on the copper column and its base. Behind them, a second man in white dhoti and shawl with a sacred thread stands near the pole. The copper flagstaff rests on an orange stepped plinth with a black plaque reading that the dhvajastambha is offered with pranams by Sri Ananda Kameshа. An orange-walled temple beyond has a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Temple, and white-clad devotees stand in the courtyard. A steel-framed corrugated roof shades the scene.2010-09-02Outdoor photograph of a tall copper flagstaff (dhvaja stambha) rising against a clear blue sky, its top crowned with a carved ornamental finial and ropes running up beside it. The flagstaff stands on a large ornate copper base decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and straw bundles. In the lower left, a figure in long-haired, flowing orange robes stands near the ropes, apparently hauling or guiding the flag-hoisting, with a person in orange beside a brass lamp and devotees and onlookers at the bottom edge. A striped canopy and a 'Nithyanandeshwara Temple' sign sit at left and palm trees appear at right. The figure's face is not visible; his appearance does not clearly support identifying him as a person.2008-12-23A tall copper flagstaff, ringed with bands and topped with an ornate ornamental finial and a red cloth, rises against a blue sky with clouds. Its base is wrapped with a garland of orange and yellow flowers. A long-haired person in an orange saffron robe stands at the base holding ropes that raise the pole, while a second man in white dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace assists beside a corrugated metal canopy. Behind them an orange building bears a sign reading Sri Anandeshwar Mandir.2010-09-02A tall copper dwajastambha flagstaff rises from an ornate stone base in an open outdoor courtyard under a blue sky with scattered white clouds. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands on the raised platform at right, looking up at the pole. Marigold petals are scattered on the platform around the base. A corrugated roof canopy with metal trusses shades the left side, with orange triangular pennants strung along it. Palm trees and a small orange building appear in the background, and a sign with text sits near the left edge.2010-10-18 +1 copiesOutdoor temple ritual under a corrugated metal shelter with blue sky visible. A tall copper-toned, carved ritual pillar or kalasha-style column with garlands of yellow and white flowers stands on a pink stone base. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala raises a small object to the top of the pillar. Behind him a bald man in orange robes holds a brass plate. On the left a man in white dhoti and shawl wears a gold necklace. A sign reads Sri Anandeshwara Temple beside an orange-walled shrine with a small stone bull statue in front. Red bunting flags are strung across the background.2011-03-05A 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.2011-03-05September 02 20102010-09-02