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October 15 20122012-10-15October 15 20122012-10-15Dusk photograph of a dhvajarohanam flag-hoisting ritual beside a tall copper-clad kalasha-style pillar wrapped in marigold and red flower garlands with yellow blooms and a bundle of green palm leaves and white cloth at its top. Two men in saffron-orange clothing hold the ropes and work the post. The man on the left, shown from behind with a bare upper back, pulls an orange rope overhead. The man on the right, with long dark hair, a gold-trimmed saffron sari-style wrap, a multi-strand beaded necklace and gold bangles, grips the bundle with both hands. Palm trees and dark foliage surround the scene under a blue evening sky.2011-11-29December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29Outdoor temple ritual at dusk beneath tall coconut palms. A standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala across the chest and a gold-toned necklace, grips a rope and looks upward, appearing to raise a flagpole. Beside him a second person in orange, bent forward with hands near the base, assists at a carved wooden temple-style pillar wrapped with yellow marigold garlands and topped with a thatched straw cap. A brass tray with white offerings sits near the base. a person in the standing role based on long hair, saffron garb and rudraksha mala. Several onlookers and a camera operator are visible at the bottom edge.2011-12-22Outdoor temple scene beside palm trees and a stone deity statue. A man in orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left with his back to the camera, holding a tall bamboo-like pole wrapped in orange cord and draped with yellow marigold garlands, at the top of a dvajastambha flagpole base. Beside him, a figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe with gold border, a brown rudraksha mala across the chest and beaded bangles on the arms, gesturing with open palms. A cameraman in dark clothes kneels at lower right filming. Marigold garlands and a stone lotus pedestal complete the setting.2011-12-22November 12 20102010-11-12Outdoor ritual photo of a temple dwajarohanam-style flag-raising at a decorated wooden pillar topped with a thatched cap. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a white and red garland, gold bangles and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder pulls an orange and white rope strung with marigold garlands. Beside him, a second man in an orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace, stands with his back turned. Coconut palms and greenery surround the scene, with a small flame visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the man in the garland is a probable match on several cues, including long swept-back hair, ornate gold adornments and orange clothing, and is shown performing the ritual.2011-12-11July 03 20122012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03November 29 20112011-11-29