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A tall copper flagstaff, wrapped in bands and topped with a carved finial, rises against a clear blue sky beside a stone base decorated with marigold garlands and potted plants. At its foot, a figure in orange robes with a garland stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. To the left, a person in orange holds a red and yellow umbrella, and another in orange with rudraksha beads stands nearby holding a small object. The scene suggests a flag-hoisting ceremony. Two or more people in orange clothing are visible, with several more partially seen at the lower left edge.

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December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Looking up at a tall, copper-clad ceremonial flagstaff (dhwajastambha) rising against a bright blue sky, wrapped in rope bands and crowned by a small metal finial, with two guy lines running up beside it. At its base, a carved stone shrine-like structure is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, palm fronds and a carved deity murti. On the right edge, a person in an orange-red robe with long, dark, swept-back hair and a white flower garland stands with palms pressed together in namaste, while small petals drift in the air. The scene captures a flag-hoisting rite at the start of a Brahmotsava festival.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23A tall copper flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky beneath a corrugated metal roof, with a saffron-coloured flag tied near its top. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair stands on a raised platform, offering flower petals with his hand at the base of the pole, which is wrapped with rope and decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Beside him, a second person in orange cloth holds a small object. Palm trees frame the left side of the scene. The pole's base is carved with ornamental panels.2011-03-05A tall, copper-clad ceremonial flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky beside a corrugated metal shelter roof. Its base is carved with ornate reliefs, and marigold and yellow flower garlands hang from its middle. A man in saffron-orange cloth with a red sash stands at the left, reaching up to adjust a red-and-white flower garland on the pole's bracket. Beside him, a second man in orange robes wears a beaded necklace and holds a small object in his hands. Palm trees appear at left. A multicoloured cloth streamer hangs at the right edge. The scene suggests a flag hoisting ritual.2011-03-05Outdoor photo of a tall, slender copper-coloured flagstaff rising from an ornate stone base carved with figures and garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland; he stands at the base and rests one hand on the carved pillar. Coconut palms and a clear blue sky frame the scene. A young man in orange clothing stands at the right edge, and a red-and-white banner hangs from ropes on the left. The page indicates Swamiji was present, and his appearance (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, garland) is a compatible cue, so this is a probable Swamiji presence during flag-hoisting at Brahmotsava, with the orange robe and garland the qualifying cues.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Photo looking up at a tall copper flagstaff with spiral bands, topped by an ornate finial with an orange flag, rising beside a green-and-white floral garland on a carved stone base. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair tied back and a mala draped across his chest, faces the pole in an attitude of reverence. Behind him, a second figure in white and orange with a shaved head and beads stands near the base, with petals scattered in the air. A blue sky and palm trees frame the scene under a metal-roofed pavilion.2011-03-05 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23March 01 20162016-03-01