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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a tall copper-clad pillar with a pedestal base, decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and maroon and a small carved emblem on its face. A man with long dark hair, bare-shouldered, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti-wrap, rudraksha mala beads and a red-edged cloth, stands on the platform holding a small bell and a lamp or offering vessel, gesturing toward the pillar. Palm trees, a flowering red-blossom tree and a blue sky frame the scene. Several devotees in white clothes sit at the lower edge with hands folded in anjali. Shaded corrugated-roof structures and metal railings are visible at right.

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Outdoor photo of a ritual at a reddish-brown stone pillar or kalasha-style column decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap stands on a raised platform, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and long hair swept back, holding a small oil lamp and a ritual vessel in his hands, performing an aarti-style offering. Palm trees and a flowering tree with red blossoms surround the scene under a clear blue sky. In the lower left and right, several seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with hands folded in prayer, watch the ritual, and scattered flower petals lie on the ground. A corrugated roof and red metal frame sit at the right edge.2011-03-05A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a copper-coloured flag-staff or dhvaja stambha, its base carved and garlanded with yellow and white flower strands. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala around his neck, stands on the pedestal beside the pillar, holding a small brass vessel. Below, several people in white clothes sit with hands folded in prayer, with petals scattered on the ground. A flowering tree, palm trees and a corrugated roof frame the scene under a clear blue sky.2011-03-05 +2 copiesOutdoor temple scene under a blue sky beside a metal roof. A tall copper flagstaff with bands of twisted copper rope and a carved pink-red base stands at center, draped with a garland of yellow and orange flowers. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl and a dark beaded mala, holds a brass lamp with a flame in one hand and a small bell in the other while facing the pole. Behind him, a man in white dhoti with a white headband and gold necklace holds a brass plate, and a third man in orange cloth stands nearby. Palm trees and a red building line the background. Visible people: four, with partly visible figures at the edges.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a copper flagpole being honoured at an outdoor temple courtyard under a clear blue sky with palm trees behind. A man in orange saffron cloth with a dark red border and a long rudraksha mala stands at the base, holding a small silver bell-and-lamp puja vessel in his right hand. Behind him a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace holds a silver plate, and a third figure in orange sits beside the pole. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang on the pole, which is wrapped with rope and carved with a bird motif on a stone-pink base. Petals are scattered on the platform, and two more white-clad devotees stand at the left edge.2011-03-05A man in a saffron-orange robe stands beside a large copper kalasha-shaped vessel on a pale stone base, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers. He holds a small bell in one hand and a lit flame or torch in the other, raised near the top of the structure. A tall coconut palm and leafy trees frame the scene, with a few onlookers visible at the lower right edge. The page indicates a flag-hoisting dwajarohanam event; a candidate with a long swept-back hair, saffron robe and a yellow-beaded mala matches the qualifying cues, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable) while performing the flame ritual at the copper kalasha.2006-12-23July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor ritual at a large copper-clad ceremonial pillar wrapped with an orange cloth and draped with yellow marigold garlands, set on a carved stone base. A tall man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and a bare upper body wearing the shawl, stands barefoot holding a small brass cup and vessel. A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head holds a brass plate of offerings and marigolds. Palm trees, stone deity sculptures and a few seated devotees appear in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-clad man performing the offering, based on orange robes, long hair and rudraksha mala cues.2011-10-07A tall copper flagstaff with spiral bands rises against a clear blue sky, its base carved with ornamental relief and draped with marigold garlands, with a saffron cloth tied near its top. A standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long hair and a dark rudraksha-style mala, holds a lit oil lamp and a small bell beside the pole. Beside him, a shaven-headed man in orange robes stands with palms pressed together in prayer, and a tin roof sheet overhangs the scene at right. This appears to be a flag-hoisting ritual at an outdoor pillar.2011-03-05 +3 copiesOutdoor photo of a bare-chested man in an orange-red dhoti with a gold border and a red-and-yellow flower garland standing beside a tall copper-coloured ritual pillar. The pillar is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, red blossoms, green leaves and a bundle of grass on top, and has a small gold deity figure in a niche. The man holds a brass bell in one hand and a small lamp or vessel in the other, performing a ritual offering. Palm trees, a flowering tree and a bright sky frame the scene, and a crowd of devotees stands at the lower edge.2015-02-23Outdoor 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 ritual at a tall copper flagstaff with a decorated copper base and yellow and orange flower garlands hanging on its side, under a corrugated roof and clear blue sky with palm trees behind. A man in an orange robe with a dark red border and a dark rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a brass lamp-and-bell vessel, and appears to be performing a flag-hoisting worship. Behind him, a man in white dhoti and a bare-chested man in orange cloth stand near a brass plate, with a small fire visible beside them. Rose petals are scattered on the platform at the base of the pole.2011-03-05A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a temple-style site under a blue sky with palm trees. A man in orange saffron robes and a dark rudraksha mala stands at a tall copper flagstaff, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti-style flame. The flagstaff has copper bands and a carved pink-stone base decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands. Behind him, a second figure in orange robes and a white-robed assistant holding a tray also attend the ritual. In the foreground, white-clad men with shaved heads hold their hands in anjali and a tray of flowers.2011-03-05 +2 copies