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A copper flagstaff stands on an orange-painted stone platform, its base carved with a seated golden figure in a niche and wrapped with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala raises his arms and grips a rope that runs up the pole, while a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with maroon borders steadies the rope beside him. A third person in orange kneels at lower left holding a golden tray of offerings, with palm trees behind. The scene looks like a flag-hoisting ritual at a temple-style site.

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A tall copper flagstaff with ringed bands rises from an ornate stone base carved with a seated figure in a niche and marigold garlands in yellow and purple draped down its sides. A red-orange flag is hoisted on a rope near the top. Two men stand at the base pulling the hoisting rope: one in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, the other bald in white ritual dhoti with a maroon border, holding a silver plate. A third bald man in orange robes is seen in the foreground, with a brass tray of offerings nearby. The scene appears to be a flag-hoisting ritual outdoors under an overcast sky with palm trees behind.2010-09-13A tall copper flagstaff rises from an ornately carved stone base wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, topped by a red and white flag fluttering against an overcast sky. Two men hold the pulling ropes: a man in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala gazes upward and grips the rope, while a bald man in white dhoti and shawl beside him holds a brass dish. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in orange robes is seen from behind. Palm trees frame the scene on the right.2010-09-13September 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph taken from a low angle of a copper flagstaff rising from an ornate carved bronze base set on an orange-red stone platform, wrapped with yellow and purple flower garlands and a black band. Beside it, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl holds a brass plate and looks down at the base. Next to him, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders stands with his back to the camera, reaching toward the pillar. A silver tray at the base holds an orange cloth bundle tied with rope. Palm fronds and a clear sky are behind, and a small seated figure appears in the background.2010-09-13 +1 copiesA figure in orange saffron robes with a gold-bordered drape and a gold bead necklace stands barefoot beside a tall copper dhvaja staff, which is wrapped in white and red flower garlands and has a carved copper base. The figure is pulling an orange rope that runs up the staff, a flag-hoisting ritual. A coconut palm and blue sky are behind. Another person in orange robes is partly visible at the right edge, holding the rope.2011-07-15A copper flagstaff with ornately carved base, garlanded with yellow and white flowers and dark leaves, stands on a red-orange platform beneath coconut palms. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the pole: the nearer one, with a shaved head and bare arm, reaches up to pull the rope, while the other, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, holds a brass tray. A bare-bodied figure in white stands at the right edge. The rope runs up beside the pole into the bright sky.2011-03-05Outdoor photo of a copper flagstaff being honoured at a temple-style site. A tall copper pole rises from an ornate carved stone base with a shrine-like niche showing a seated figure, and yellow and purple flower garlands wrap its lower section. On the right, a man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala, his hair swept back, reaches to touch the pole while holding a golden bowl. Beside him stands a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, barefoot on an orange-draped platform. Palm trees and a grey stone statue appear in the background against a white sky.2010-09-13A tall copper flagpole rises from an ornate copper-and-bronze base decorated with white and red flower garlands, set on an orange-tiled platform under a coconut palm. A figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange shawl and a flower garland stands barefoot on the platform, gazing upward and holding a small bell and a lamp. A second person in orange clothing stands at right holding a brass tray. Several onlookers stand at the left edge near the base, and dark stone sculptures are visible in the background.2011-07-15December 23 20082008-12-23A tall tapering copper flagstaff stands in an outdoor temple courtyard, wrapped with bands and garlanded near its base with yellow and red flowers. Two men pull the rope that raises a saffron-orange cloth on the pole. The man in front wears an orange robe and reaches overhead with both arms. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with red border holds the rope. A foreground figure in white cloth looks up at the flagstaff. Palm fronds and a bright sky fill the background.2010-09-02November 06 20102010-11-06September 13 20102010-09-13