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Low-angle photo of a tall copper-banded flagstaff or ritual pole rising against a clear blue sky, its base wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands and decorated with green leaves and a bundle of straw. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the base, one reaching up with both hands to adjust a rope or cord on the pole while the other man, partly cropped at the right edge, raises an arm beside him. A tall coconut palm leans in from the right, and a corner of a roof and hanging wires appear at the top left.

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January 01 20172017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01Low-angle photo of a tall copper ceremonial pole rising against a clear blue sky, its ringed surface wrapped with string and topped with a saffron cloth, fronds and green leaves. The base is a carved stone pedestal draped in white and orange marigold garlands. Two shirtless men in saffron-orange lower cloths stand at the base with arms raised, one with a dark beard and a rudraksha-style dark cord, the other with long hair, each holding a long rod or cord aloft toward the pole. A coconut palm stands behind them, and a string of small lights runs across the top edge.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01 +1 copiesUpward view of a tall copper-clad pole rising against a clear blue sky beside a coconut palm. Its base is a dark carved stone or wood plinth draped with white and marigold garlands, topped with green leaves and a palm-frond tuft. Two bare-chested men in orange-red dhotis reach up toward the top of the pole, one with long dark hair tied up. A string of small lights runs along the edge of a shaded canopy at the top left, and a saffron flag is tied near the pole's tip. The scene suggests a ritual pole raising at an ashram or temple.2017-01-01Looking up from ground level, a tall copper ritual flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky, its ringed copper body wrapped with white cord and topped with an orange cloth. Its base is a carved stone or wooden pedestal decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands, and green leaves are bound near the top. Two shirtless men in orange-brown dhotis stand at the base, raising their arms to hold and guide ropes that pull the pole upright. A coconut palm and a string of small lights are visible in the background.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01Photograph looking up at a tall copper-banded ritual pole or dhvaja-style column rising against a clear blue sky, its top wrapped with green leaves and a saffron cloth. The base is a carved stone or metal pedestal draped with white and orange marigold garlands. Two men stand at the base reaching up to adjust the pole, one wearing a rudraksha-style garland of white flowers and a dark cloth, the other in an orange-brown dhoti with long dark hair visible. A coconut palm and a strung line of small lights are visible overhead.2017-01-01A tall copper dhvaja stambha, a flagstaff with ringed copper bands, rises against a clear blue sky, topped by a carved finial and a small saffron flag. Its base is decorated with white jasmine garlands, red flower strands, green leaves and palm fronds. On the right, a man in a reddish-brown garment and garlands raises the rope that hoists the flag, his arms stretched upward. Palm trees frame the scene.2017-01-01Low-angle photo of a tall copper dhvaja stambha (flagstaff) rising against a clear blue sky, with coconut palm fronds and a banana-leaf and coconut-frond bundle wrapped around its base. A bearded man in a reddish-brown cloth, wearing white jasmine garlands with red flower accents, stands at right pulling a rope that runs up toward the top of the pole, where a small flag and a golden finial are visible. White jasmine garlands also hang on the base structure. A small circular logo appears in the upper right corner.2017-01-01January 01 20172017-01-01