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A photograph of an outdoor ceremony beside a tall copper flagpole with a decorated base set on an orange platform under a corrugated metal roof. A man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and stands with palms pressed together in namaste before the pole, which is hung with marigold and orange garlands. Behind him, a man in white ritual clothes holds a tray at the platform's edge. On the right, a row of people in white clothing stands with hands folded. A videographer with a camera stands at the lower left, wearing an orange cloth over the shoulder. Palm trees and green trees surround the open courtyard under a bright sky.

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September 02 20102010-09-02Outdoors under a corrugated metal roof and palm trees, a person in a long orange-saffron robe stands on an orange-painted raised platform beside a tall copper flagstaff. The flagstaff has a carved base, copper bands, and garlands of orange and yellow flowers with a bundle of green leaves tied at its top. The standing person holds a small lamp or offering vessel toward the pole, with a flame visible. Beside them, a man in white dhoti and shawl with a sacred thread stands near the platform. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand around, one holding a brass tray of flowers. Other people in white and orange clothing stand at the right edge near an orange wall, some with hands folded.2010-09-02Outdoor photograph beside a tall copper flagstaff on an orange-painted square base, dressed with garlands of marigold and red flowers and a wrapped rope near the top. A figure in an orange-saffron robe and wrap with long dark hair stands at the base, holding up a small ritual vessel with both hands while another man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside him. Palm fronds, a corrugated roof overhead and a camera operator at left frame the scene. Several devotees in white and orange garments stand at the right by an orange wall with a small sign reading 'Sri Ananda', and rose petals lie on the platform.2010-09-02October 07 20102010-10-07October 07 20102010-10-07October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual at a copper-clad temple structure topped by a tall copper pillar, bound with rope and draped with garlands of white, yellow, red and orange flowers. A bare-headed figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a flowing orange wrap, stands with palms pressed together in prayer beside the base. A second person in orange robes kneels at the lower right near a tray. A grey stone deity murti stands to the side among palm trees under an overcast sky, and a camera is visible at the left edge. Scattered petals lie at the base.2009-07-08Outdoor photo beside a tall ornate copper-toned stone temple pillar draped with white, yellow and red marigold garlands and an orange cloth band wrapped around its top. A man in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a matching garland of red and white flowers stands at right with palms pressed together in namaskar, head slightly bowed. Palm trees and a stone deity sculpture appear at left under a pale sky, with scattered pink petals on the ground.2010-02-12A photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony outdoors among coconut palms under a pale sky. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand on a white platform beside a tall copper-coloured flagpole wrapped with bands. The figure in the foreground, with long dark hair and a sleeveless orange top with orange wrap, pulls the hoisting rope with both hands, while a second person in orange at left also holds rope lines. The base of the pole is a carved stone pedestal decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. Several onlookers stand at right, including a man in a yellow shawl and others in white clothing, partially visible at the edge of the frame.2010-07-01October 07 20102010-10-07October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual at a tall copper flagstaff on a white-tiled platform, with palm trees and green foliage behind. A central figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the pole with long dark hair, a long white flower garland, and a rudraksha-style necklace, lifting one arm. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang on the pole, and potted plants sit around its base. Beside him, attendants in saffron robes hold a silver tray and a bundle of white cloth, and one stands at the right holding a plate with a flame. A small trident stands in the background near a tent-like canopy, and a few onlookers watch from the edge of the frame. This appears to be a flag-hoisting ceremony with garlanded flagpole and orange flags.2008-12-23