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A photograph looking up at a tall copper flagstaff, banded with twisted copper rings and topped with a small finial, rising from a base decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a relief panel of a tree. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and a shaved head, stands at right pulling on a rope to hoist an orange flag at the top of the pole. Blue sky and palm fronds are behind the pole.

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A tall, slender copper-toned flagstaff rises from a base wrapped with yellow and maroon marigold garlands and carved with a tree-motif panel. A single saffron-orange flag is tied near the top. One person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the lower right, pulling on the ropes that raise the flag, with arms raised overhead. A palm tree and clear blue sky are behind, and a roof edge is visible at the top of the frame.2011-03-05March 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesA tall, slender copper-toned flagpole rises against a clear blue sky, its shaft wrapped with twisted bands and topped by a small carved finial with a saffron-orange flag fluttering from it. The pole's base is decorated with garlands of yellow and maroon flowers and carved panels, one showing a tree motif. A lone person in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck stands at the right, both arms raised as they pull on a rope that runs up to the flag. Palm fronds frame the scene at the lower right, and a canopy edge appears at the top of the frame.2011-03-05A tall, copper-toned ceremonial flagstaff rises steeply against a clear blue sky, its shaft banded with twisted rope-like rings and topped by a small ornate finial with an orange flag. The base is wrapped in yellow and magenta marigold garlands and carved with a panel showing a figure beneath a tree. Beside it, a person in an orange-saffron garment with a wrap draped over the shoulder and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck stands with both arms raised, gripping a rope that runs up to the flag. A palm tree sits behind the scene. The attire is orange and the rope is pale.2011-03-05 +1 copiesA tall copper-clad flagstaff rises steeply against a clear blue sky, its upper section ringed with twisted copper bands and topped by a small carved finial with an orange flag and scattered petals. The lower base is wrapped in yellow and maroon marigold garlands and carries a relief panel of a tree. At the right, a person in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala raises a rope to hoist the flag, with a palm frond behind.2011-03-05A tall copper-clad flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky, wrapped in twisted copper bands and draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands at its base. Its carved wooden finial holds a small saffron flag. Beneath it, on the right, a person in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala pulls a rope, raising the flag, with a palm tree behind. The flagstaff base shows a carved panel of a tree. The scene suggests a flag hoisting ritual.2011-03-05Photo taken from below of a tall, slender copper flagstaff topped with a carved finial, wrapped in twisted copper bands and ringed with yellow and red flower garlands around its base. The base carries a carved panel of a tree-like motif flanked by brass pillars. A person in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala stands at right, pulling a rope to hoist the flag, while palm fronds and a clear blue sky frame the scene.2011-03-05Photograph looking up at a tall copper flagstaff with spiral copper bands, wrapped with yellow and maroon flower garlands at its base, topped by a finial with a red cloth flag. A person in an orange-saffron robe and a black rudraksha mala stands at right, arms raised, pulling the flag ropes, with a palm tree and clear blue sky behind. Petals drift through the air. The base has a carved panel of a tree motif. The figure's face and identity are not visible enough to confirm anyone, so the role is given as a devotee raising the flag.2011-03-05March 05 20112011-03-05 +1 copiesMarch 05 20112011-03-05A tall, polished copper dhvajastambha (flagpole) rises steeply against a clear blue sky, its shaft ringed with twisted copper bands and wrapped at the base with yellow and red marigold garlands. The lower section shows a carved panel of a tree-like motif flanked by pilasters. A person in ochre-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right, both arms raised, pulling the flag ropes. Petals scatter through the air around the pole, with a palm tree behind.2011-03-05Photo from below of a tall copper flagpole topped with a small finial, its shaft wrapped in twisted copper bands and decorated at the base with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a carved panel. A red and white flag is being raised on ropes. A man in orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck stands at the base holding the rope, and another person's hand reaches in from the right edge. A palm tree and blue sky are behind, and a metal roof overhangs the top of the frame.2011-03-05