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Outdoor photo at a temple-like site with palm trees and overcast sky. A tall copper-clad pillar with ornate carved stone base stands on an orange-painted platform, draped with yellow, purple and green flower garlands. Two men stand at the base: one in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl holds a small red object and a brass vessel, reaching toward the pillar; the other, shaved-headed and seen from behind, wears a white dhoti and shawl with red border. A rope hangs beside the pillar, and an orange cloth sits in a brass tray at the lower left.

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A photograph outdoors at a temple-like site: a copper-clad flagstaff stands on a stepped stone base carved with figures and wrapped with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, with scattered flower petals on the orange platform. A long-haired person in an orange-saffron robe stands on the platform, extending a hand toward a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with red borders who holds a brass plate. Two more people in white stand at the right edge, with coconut palms behind. The sprawling palm fronds and bright sky complete the scene.2010-09-13Outdoor ritual beside a tall copper-clad pillar with an ornate base, wrapped with orange cord and draped with yellow marigold garlands. On the left, a man in plain saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands on the red platform holding a gold-rimmed plate. Facing him, a bald priest in orange robes and a shawl with patterned border holds a second gold dish. Coconut palms and a stone figure stand behind, with a few seated devotees at the right edge.2010-11-06September 13 20102010-09-13Outdoor temple ritual beside a tall copper-clad pillar with a carved stepped base, garlanded with white flower strings and red blossoms, and wrapped with an orange cloth. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl stands on a raised orange platform, smiling and holding a small brass bell and a lamp or ritual vessel. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes holds a golden tray. Palm trees and stone deity sculptures stand behind, and several people with folded hands watch from the left.2011-07-15Outdoor photo of a ceremonial copper flagstaff, decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, a yellow-orange cloth, and small ornate copper shrine detailing near its base. A man in saffron-orange robes wearing a white and red flower garland and a long sweeping hairstyle reaches up to touch the flagstaff with his right hand while holding a tray in his left. Beside him, a second person in orange robes holds a white tray with offerings. Tall palm trees and a stone deity sculpture stand in the background. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ornate garland) is performing the flag ritual; the second person is a devotee assistant.2010-02-12September 13 20102010-09-13Outdoor ritual at a tall copper pillar with a carved base, decorated with a yellow and orange marigold garland, set on a red platform beneath coconut palms. Three male devotees stand before it: a young man in orange robes holds a small lamp and a plate, a bald man in orange robes with a bare-shouldered wrap faces the pillar, and a man in a white dhoti with a maroon-bordered shawl stands beside them. Others are partly visible at the right edge, hands joined in prayer. Grey sky above.2010-11-06Outdoor photograph of a copper temple flag-pole or ornate copper pillar wrapped in rope and decorated with yellow marigold garlands and pink flowers. Two men in rust-red and saffron-bordered dhoti-style garments stand beside it. The man on the left, bare-armed with flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead strand, lifts his arm to the pole. The bald man on the right, with garlands and a shawl, holds out a brass plate. Palm fronds and green trees are behind.2014-10-05November 06 20102010-11-06A figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a long orange wrap stands on a raised white platform, reaching up with both hands to adjust a tall copper-toned ritual pillar or kalasha-style pole wrapped in orange and white cloth. The pillar's base is ornately carved, and it is draped with a multicoloured marigold garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Paddy-like straw stalks are tied to its upper section. A second orange-clad figure stands behind, and a few partially visible onlookers are at the bottom edge. Tall coconut palms and a white sky form the background. A purple logo appears at the top left, with a copyright and source caption at the lower right.2009-12-23Outdoor photo of a copper flag-mast or pillar decorated with yellow and marigold garlands, with a carved wooden or metal shrine-like cap on top. Two priests in reddish-maroon and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl stand beside it. The priest on the right is bare-chested with a shaved head and holds a small brass plate; the priest in the centre wears rudraksha-style beaded and flower garlands and holds a plate, while a palm tree and green foliage stand behind them.2014-10-05September 09 20142014-09-09