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Outdoor photo at a dwajarohanam flag-hoisting event under a pale blue sky with palm fronds at right. A tall copper flagstaff is wrapped in white cloth and dry grass and decorated with green leaves and yellow and white garlands, with a copper pedestal bearing a small deity murti and fruit at its base. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a garland and a long necklace stands at right, one arm raised high while scattering petals into the air, smiling. A partially visible person in dark clothing is at the lower left edge.

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Outdoor photo of a copper flagstaff (dwajastambha) wrapped in white cloth, with a cluster of green leaves and a bundle of straw near its top, and its base decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red and white flowers. A tall palm tree stands behind it under a pale sky. On the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long gold-beaded necklace and long dark hair smiles while holding a brass plate or tray near the base. A partially visible person with short dark hair appears at the lower left edge. The clothing is orange, and the setting is a temple flag-hoisting ceremony.2006-12-23A 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.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A 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.2006-12-23A figure in an orange saffron wrap stands at right, arm raised high and tossing petals or grains upward, while looking up toward a tall copper flagpole (dhwaja stambha). The pole is wrapped with white cloth and topped with straw and green leaves, and its base is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands around a small copper shrine housing a deity murti. Tall palm fronds frame the right side under a pale blue sky, with scattered petals drifting in the air.2006-12-23Outdoors 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.2010-02-12July 26 20102010-07-26Outdoor ritual photo beneath coconut palms. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with multi-coloured flower garlands (yellow, white, red) raises a bunch of flowers toward a tall copper-coloured kalasha or ritual pillar. The pillar is wrapped in white cloth with orange bands and decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, with dried grass or palm sprigs tied to it. A brass tray with flowers and offerings sits at the lower right, and a second robed attendant is partly visible. Bright daylight, blue-white sky. The man's dark hair is swept back and he has a flower garland, consistent with a puja or pooja offering.2009-12-23March 10 20132013-03-10A 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.2006-12-23October 07 20102010-10-07 +1 copiesA man stands outdoors with both hands raised in front of his chest, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long, multicoloured garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. A copper-coloured ceremonial vessel or pillar, wrapped with yellow and red flower garlands and orange cords, stands to the left, with a palm tree behind. At the right, a second man in orange robes holds a brass tray of offerings and flowers while a cloud of smoke or incense rises in the air. Petals drift in the scene.2009-12-23