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Low-angle outdoor photo of a tall copper flagstaff (dhwaja stambha) wrapped in spiral copper bands and white cloth, with a red-and-yellow ribbon and a palm-frond top. Its base is decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, mango leaves, and a small gilded deity figure in a niche. Beside it on the right stands a person in an orange saffron robe with a flower garland, long dark curly hair, hands pressed together in namaste, smiling. Blue sky with wispy clouds and palm fronds frame the scene.

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Photograph taken from below of a tall copper flagstaff (dwajastambha) wrapped in spiralling white cloth, with a red and yellow ribbon and palm fronds at the top and a bundle of leaves, grass and yellow marigold garlands around its gilded base. A small deity figure is carved on the base shrine. In the lower right a person in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha-style necklace stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed, a red tilak on the forehead, against a bright blue sky with a palm frond at the edge. Two of the page's flagged details are visible here: an orange-robed figure with long swept hair and ornate adornments, matching the page's a person cue only weakly, so identity is uncertain.2006-12-23Low-angle photograph of a tall copper dwajastambha flagstaff rising against a pale blue sky with clouds. The pole is wrapped in a spiral of metal bands and draped with a white cloth and orange flag fabric at the top. Its base is a carved copper pedestal decorated with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. Beside it, a man in an orange robe with a white-and-yellow flower garland and red tilak raises a small lit lamp in one hand and holds a silver handbell in the other, while coconut palm fronds stand behind him. A tiny flame is visible near the lamp. The scene appears to be a flag-hoisting rite at a temple-style procession.2006-12-23Low-angle photograph of a tall copper flagstaff (dwajastambha) rising against a pale blue sky with wispy clouds. The pole is wound with a spiral of white cloth and bands of metal rings, topped by a copper finial with orange and red flowers. Its base is wrapped in dry grass and green leaves and encircled with yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower strings, with a small carved shrine niche holding a small figure. At the right edge, a figure in a flowing saffron-orange garment with long dark hair is partly visible, arms outstretched toward the pole, appearing to lead the flag-hoisting rite. The image is a photo.2006-12-23A tall copper flagstaff, or dhwaja stambha, rises against a pale blue sky with white cloth wrapped spirally around it. A flag of orange and red fabric and a feathery tuft crown the top, while bright yellow marigold garlands and green leaves drape its base, where a small deity murti is set into the pillar. Petals scatter through the air around the pole. At right, a man in a saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair and a gold-and-beaded necklace, stands with both arms raised and palms open, as if celebrating the hoisting. The scene reads as a dwajarohanam, the flag-hoisting rite. The appearance-based cues are suggestive but not conclusive, so the identity of the man is left unsure.2006-12-23December 23 20072007-12-23A tall copper dwajastambha flagstaff rises diagonally against a pale blue sky, wrapped with white cloth and bound near its base with leaves, yellow and red flower garlands, and dried grass. An orange-robed figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style necklace of beads and bare shoulders scatters petals with both hands near the pole's base. A small deity image sits in a niche on the base, and palm fronds frame the right edge.2006-12-23A tall copper-clad flagstaff, wrapped in a spiral of copper bands and white cloth, rises from an ornate copper base decorated with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A single standing person in an orange robe and orange-saffron garment, with a red bindi, a long garland of flowers and beaded necklaces, holds a lit oil lamp flame in one hand and a silver handbell in the other, near a palm tree under a pale blue sky.2006-12-23October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph taken from below looking up at a tall copper flagstaff (dwajastambha) wrapped in spiral copper bands and white cloth, topped with a bundle of leaves and an orange flower. Its base is decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a small carved copper shrine panel showing a seated deity figure. Beside it, a person in an orange-saffron robe with a long beaded necklace stands with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes lowered. Palm fronds and a blue sky with clouds frame the scene, and the top of another person's head is visible at the bottom edge.2006-12-23A tall copper dwajastambha flagstaff rises against a pale blue sky, wrapped in white cloth and spiralled with copper bands, topped with a red-and-gold cloth, palm fronds and a small copper cap. Its base is wreathed in yellow marigold garlands with red and white flowers, dry straw and green leaves, and a small carved deity murti stands at the pedestal. On the right edge, a figure in an orange robe with bare upper arm stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed, a ring on one finger. Palm fronds appear at the upper right.2006-12-23April 14 20132013-04-14 +3 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09