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A photograph of a dvajarohanam-style flag-raising at an outdoor ritual site. A tall copper-coloured flagstaff stands on a red-and-brown stepped base, wrapped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and topped with green leaves. A bearded man in a dark-red dhoti and sash, wearing a red turban, a long gold necklace and a white-and-pink flower garland, stands on the base holding a long white flag cloth. Beside him a man in orange cloth assists. A blue-draped table with a red-and-red garland stands at left, and a crowd of devotees in white and red watches from the sides under palm trees. A striped umbrella and gold railing appear at right.

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A outdoor ritual at a temple-like setting with coconut palms. A standing figure with a red-brown turban and red-brown robes, wearing a beaded necklace and a white flower garland, raises a long white cloth or sword-like object above a tall copper kalasha pillar draped with yellow-and-white marigold garlands and a green leaf topping. Another attendant in orange robes stands behind the pillar. A red-and-blue-striped mat lies on the red platform, with a blue-draped table at left and a red flower garland hanging on a stand. Devotees in red, pink and white clothing watch from the side behind a gold railing, and a colourful striped canopy is visible at right. A film camera rig is visible above.2016-12-03Outdoor photo of a dhvajarohanam-style flag-hoisting ritual at a temple courtyard under palm trees. A large copper kalasha-topped dhvaja staff, wrapped with a red-and-green leaf crown and yellow-and-red marigold garlands, stands on a red stone base. A bare-chested attendant in an orange dhoti holds the base while a robed priest in dark red garments and a rudraksha-style mala raises a long pole toward the top of the staff. A woman in red and a crowd of devotees watch from the left, with a colourful striped canopy and a gold railing on the right.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a dhwajarohanam flag-hoisting ritual at an outdoor temple setting with palm trees. A bare-chested man in a red-maroon dhoti with saffron-yellow borders and a red and gold garland pulls a long rope tied to a tall copper flagstaff topped with green leaves. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in a maroon dhoti with yellow border supports the pole, and another man in a dhoti stands behind. The copper pillar is decorated with a yellow garland and a base wrapped in red and purple flowers. Brass horns and drummers appear at the left edge, and a red stone platform surrounds the base.2014-11-26December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03October 03 20162016-10-03An outdoor ritual scene under a bright sky with palm trees. A man with long dark hair stands atop an ornate copper-coloured ceremonial pillar, raising one arm while holding a long thin cord or rope. He wears a rust-orange and gold dhoti-style garment, a red-and-white flower garland, and a beaded necklace. The pillar is wrapped with white and orange flower garlands and topped with green leaves, and carved with a small seated figure. To the right, a large orange ceremonial umbrella is held overhead, and robed attendants in saffron and orange clothing stand nearby, some wearing rudraksha malas. A tin-roofed shelter is at the left edge.2014-08-20 +1 copiesDecember 14 20162016-12-14January 11 20162016-01-11