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A standing man in an orange-saffron garment with a draped shawl and a yellow-gold floral garland stands beside a tall copper dhwaja (flag-mast) with a small gilded deity figure on its base. The mast is wrapped with white cloth and green leaves, and yellow, red and white marigold garlands hang from it. Orange fruit sits on the copper base, and palm fronds frame the sky. The man has long dark hair and a ring on one hand.

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A photograph taken from a low angle outdoors under a pale blue sky with palm fronds. On the left stands a tall copper dhwaja (flagstaff) with a bronze niche showing a small standing deity murti, wrapped with white cloth and dried leaves, garlanded with yellow marigold and red-and-white flower strands, and with yellow fruit at its base. On the right, a person with long dark wavy hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a gold-and-flower garland, eyes lowered, hands at the sides, looking toward the flagstaff. a person by appearance cues: long swept hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland, in a dwajarohanam flag-hoisting setting.2006-12-23A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace standing beside a large copper shrine structure on a stone base. The shrine is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaves, and its base carries fruit and flower offerings. The person holds a silver handbell in one hand and a lit flame or lamp in the other, performing an offering near the shrine. Tall palm trees and a cloudy sky form the background, with scattered flower petals on the ground. Swamiji depicted at this event per page: the figure has long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, so this is a probable in-person appearance of Swamiji performing the ritual.2006-12-23Outdoor photograph of a person in saffron-orange robes standing beside a large copper kalasha-like ritual vessel on a stone pedestal, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers, with fruits placed at its base. The standing person wears a multi-strand gold and white flower garland, holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a bell in the other, and smiles. Palm trees and leafy trees form the background under a pale sky. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing saffron robes, long swept-back hair, and a gold necklace, performing aarti at the copper vessel.2006-12-23A man in a flowing orange-saffron robe stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a tall copper-toned ceremonial pillar wrapped with orange cord and topped with a woven straw cap. The pillar's shrine niche holds a small gilded deity murti, decorated with white and yellow marigold garlands and red flowers, with dried straw bundles flanking it. Palm fronds and a pale sky frame the open outdoor setting. The man wears a long dark-haired style with a white and red flower garland around his neck.2010-02-12Outdoors under a bright sky beside a tall palm tree, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands beside an ornate bronze-toned pillar with a carved shrine-like top and a broad carved base. He wears a white and red flower garland and an orange-and-gold ceremonial necklace, with long dark hair swept back, and he raises one hand toward the pillar in a gesture of blessing. Marigold and white flower garlands and red blossoms hang on the pillar, with palm fronds tucked near its top. A dark stone deity murti stands at the left edge beside foliage. The robe, garlands and carved pillar make this a ritual setting. Probable Swamiji appears in person, based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold necklace.2010-02-12A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes smiles while pulling a white rope on a tall copper flagstaff with floral garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. Palm trees and a clear blue sky stand behind. A second saffron-robed man in a rudraksha mala bends at the right edge. Flower-decorated brass pots sit at the base. This is a flag-hoisting scene, probable Swamiji (probable) in the foreground, shown with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a white garland and a gold ornamental necklace. Another devotee in saffron attends at right.2008-12-23A 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.2009-12-23A tall copper flagpole wrapped with bands and a braided rope rises from an ornate carved wooden base decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold petals. A man in long flowing orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala stands at right, reaching up with one hand holding a small red flower offering toward the pole's upper section. Palm fronds frame the overcast sky above.2010-07-01An outdoor temple-style ritual under palm trees and blue sky. A tall copper-toned kalasha-like pillar with a feathered crown of straw on top stands on a stone base scattered with red and yellow petals, wrapped in striped cloth and garlands. To the right, a man with long dark hair wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment with yellow borders, a red-and-white flower garland with blue accents, and a heavy gold necklace, standing with hands folded near the pillar. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand behind a low red wall at left, and a decorated palanquin-like frame with flower garlands is visible at the far left.2015-01-04A copper ceremonial flagstaff or dhvaja stambha, wrapped with an orange cord and decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers and red blossoms, stands in an outdoor ritual setting with palm fronds behind it. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe, wearing white and red flower garlands, holds a brass bell and a small brass vessel while performing a ritual near the pillar. Two partly visible people in white clothing sit at the lower right edge. Palm trees and green foliage frame the scene under a bright sky.2010-02-12A 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.2006-12-23Outdoor photo of a standing man in an orange-saffron robe with palms pressed together in prayer beside an ornate bronze-coloured column or kalasha-topped pillar. The column is wrapped with red and white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with palm-leaf decorations and rose petals scattered at its base. A second man in orange clothes sits on the ground at the lower right, partly cropped. Tall coconut palms stand behind them under a pale sky. A stone sculpture is visible at the far left.2010-02-12