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A figure in saffron-orange robes stands beside a tall copper flagpole, reaching up with one arm to adjust a garland of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flowers draped over the pole's ornate base and lower shaft. The pole is topped with a white cloth and green leaves, and a small golden deity figure sits within a carved shrine-like housing near the top. Palm trees frame the bright sky. The scene suggests a dwajarohanam, the flag-hoisting ritual, performed in an outdoor temple setting. Only one physical person is visible, and his face is not shown, so identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the page attributes this event to a person, but the visible cues are limited to saffron robes and a flower garland.

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December 23 20062006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23December 23 20062006-12-23A photograph of a tall copper dhwaja stambha (flagstaff) decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands, a copper-clad shrine-like ornament at its base, and sprigs of coconut-palm leaf hung with orange flowers. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and a shaved head with tilak is pulling an orange rope tied to the pole, while a second person in orange clothing assists at the right. Coconut palms stand behind, and marigold petals are scattered on the white platform.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, wearing long garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers, reaching up with his right hand to touch a tall copper pillar wrapped in white and orange cloth. Yellow and red-and-green marigold garlands hang on the ornate copper base, which has carved figures and a tree motif. Palm fronds and a smoke-like haze surround the scene, and a second person at the right edge holds a brass tray. Visible ritual actions suggest a temple pooja, but the event is not otherwise shown.2009-12-23A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe, wearing white, yellow, red and multicoloured flower garlands and a gold bead necklace, reaching up to tie a white and orange cloth around a copper ceremonial pillar or pole decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a carved temple-style crest. Palm fronds and a plume of smoke or incense fill the background. The person's face is turned away from the camera and their head is partly lowered. Light palm leaves are tied to the pole.2009-12-23A 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.2010-02-12December 23 20062006-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual at a temple setting with palm trees behind. A copper-toned sacred pillar or kalasha-style column is wrapped with white and orange cloth and decorated with multicoloured garlands and wheat-like stalks. Two men in orange and saffron robes stand at the column; the one on the right, in an orange shawl over his garment, reaches up to tie or wind an orange cord around the top, while the man beside him wears a long multicolour garland with red, white and yellow flowers and a tassel. A dark stone deity murti with a trident stands at the lower left, and flower petals lie on the base of the pillar.2009-12-23A photograph of a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes standing barefoot beside a tall copper ritual pillar wrapped in yellow marigold garlands with red flowers. He wears a wooden rudraksha-style mala around his neck and holds a small pot with a striped cloth while gripping an orange rope that runs up the pillar. Coconut palm fronds and an overcast sky fill the background.2010-10-07A 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.2006-12-23