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Outdoors among tall coconut palms under an overcast sky, three sannyasis in saffron-orange cloths pull ropes that hoist a tall gold-painted pole topped with a bundled ornament and bells. A red-orange banner with white emblem hangs from the pole, and green leaves are tied near its base. The men are bare-chested or lightly clad, with rudraksha malas and long matted hair. A large black stone nandi-like sculpture rests at the right, and a brass vessel stands on a stand at the left. A small flying bird appears in the upper left.

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Outdoor photograph of a gold-painted tall wooden flagpole (dhvajastambha) topped with a brass finial and hanging bells, with a red-orange cloth banner tied along its length. Two shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments stand before it: the nearer one, seen from behind, holds a small tray of offerings, while the other, facing forward, wears rudraksha beads and holds a brass plate with offerings. A dark stone Nandi bull sits in the lower right foreground. Coconut palms and an overcast sky surround the scene. Other figures partly visible behind them.2020-06-26November 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A tall golden flagstaff with a red-orange cloth banner and a finial of golden bells and green leaves rises beside a seated black stone Nandi bull on a pedestal, with coconut palms behind. Two or three men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand near the base, one holding a brass plate with offerings and another holding a small bell. Their hair is long and tied up, and they appear to be performing a ritual near the flagstaff, which is garlanded with red flowers.2020-06-26Outdoor photograph of a copper-clad ritual pillar on a raised orange-painted stone platform, decorated with a yellow-and-orange marigold garland and scattered petals. Two saffron-robed devotees pull an orange cord attached to the pillar; one stands at the top, the other bends forward with the rope. In the foreground a kneeling devotee in orange with hands pressed together in namaskar watches. Palm trees and an overcast sky sit behind. Right edge shows more people in orange and white garments. The pillar base has carved relief figures.2010-11-06 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a tall copper flagstaff or dhwajasthambha on a raised red-painted stone base, wrapped with bands of copper and garlanded with yellow marigold strands. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on the base; one raises his arm to hold a rope tied to the pole while the other, bare-headed in orange cloth, steadies it with both hands. Palm trees and a grey sky surround the site. At the lower right, white-clad devotees with saffron shawls and rudraksha stand watching, one holding what appears to be a pooja tray. A yellow banner with dark lettering sits at the left edge. The scene suggests a flag-raising or pole-erection ceremony.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a temple-like site under a grey sky, with coconut palms behind. A shaved-headed man in orange robes stands on a raised orange platform and holds a small cloth-covered offering near a tall copper kalasha-style pillar wrapped with marigold garlands and a red thread. A second orange-robed figure stands beside him. At the lower right, a man in a white dhoti with a red border watches, and a few other people are partially visible at the edge. Carved stone sculptures and a painted panel are visible at the left. The scene suggests a puja at a pillar or flagpole.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph outdoors beneath palm trees and pale sky, showing a tall copper dhwaja-style pillar on a stone pedestal with a carved base. Two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand on an orange-painted platform: one, bare-chested with shaved head, grips the copper pillar while another tugs a long orange rope tied to it. Yellow-orange marigold garland drapes the pillar and red-pink petals are scattered on the platform. Several seated and standing onlookers in white and light clothing watch from the edge of the frame. The scene appears to be a ritual raising or adorning of a sacred pillar at an ashram.2010-11-06Outdoor photograph of a Dwajarohanam flag-hoisting ceremony at an ashram grounds with palm trees. A tall gold-painted pillar topped with a bundle of wheat stalks and green leaves stands at centre. Several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and armbands handle a white cloth tied to the pillar, while one man in white dhoti is pulling it. A few other devotees in orange and maroon stand nearby, one with hands folded in prayer. A small white lamp post and a colourful banner are visible at the edges.2018-12-22November 06 20102010-11-06