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A person in orange saffron robes with a red sleeveless top and a bun hairstyle bends over a grey stone plinth, pulling back an orange satin cloth to unveil it. Garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers and green foliage are draped over the shoulders, and pink petals are scattered on the stone. Behind, a white metal pole and a man in a light shirt stand near a roadside with trees and parked vehicles, and a person holds a yellow rope at left. The scene suggests an inauguration ceremony at an outdoor site. The face is not visible enough to determine identity, so the figure is described by role and attire only.

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Outdoor photo of a man in an orange saffron turban and orange sleeveless robe, wearing a long white and red marigold garland and a rudraksha mala, pulling a white rope to raise a flag on a tall white pole. A large red umbrella with multicoloured tassels is held above him by another person. Behind him stand men in white dhoti and shirts, one holding a flower tray, with coconut palms and orange pennant flags in the background. A floral rangoli of marigolds and rose petals lies at the base of the pole, and a red-draped stage with yellow garlands is visible at left. Someone in a white outfit holds a tray of flowers at right.2010-02-18Outdoor photo of a man in an orange-red sleeveless top and orange dhoti with an orange shawl, shown from behind and side, hoisting a yellow rope to raise a white flagpole at a street inauguration. Marigold and jasmine garlands with pink, yellow and white blooms hang above, and an orange satin-draped stand at the base holds scattered pink petals. A woman in a pale green sari stands behind him beside a road with auto-rickshaws and cars under green trees.2009-08-11Outdoor photo of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland raising a rope on a white flagpole set in an orange circular base scattered with rose petals. A bystander in orange robes holds a brass plate of yellow flowers, and a crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris stands behind, several with hands pressed together in prayer. Orange flags with a bird emblem and a bouquet in cellophane are visible in the hazy background.2010-01-19Outdoor photo of a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban pulling a white rope to raise a flagpole. He wears a long white and orange garland and rudraksha beads. He holds a red umbrella with multicoloured tassels, and behind him an orange-and-red embroidered ceremonial fan is held aloft. Several people in white shirts and dhotis stand around, some with hands raised, under a clear sky with palm trees, banana plants and orange pennants. A floral rangoli of marigolds and rose petals lies on the ground near a red draped platform with yellow flower garlands.2010-02-18A photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony outdoors. A man in an orange saffron robe, orange turban and a long garland of white and orange flowers raises his right hand while pulling a rope that lifts an orange cloth up a tall white pole. Above him a large red, yellow and green canopy with tassels shelters the scene. Around him, men in white kurta and dhoti with yellow shawls stand, one holding a brass vessel and a plate of flowers. Marigold and petal rangoli designs lie on the ground at the base of the pole, and a banana plant and a building draped in marigold garlands are visible behind.2010-02-18A photograph of an outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony at a temple-like grounds with palm trees and banana plants. A man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban stands on the left side of the frame, gripping a white rope that runs up to a pole, his other hand raised toward a flag. He wears a long garland of white jasmine and orange and red flowers with rudraksha beads, and he looks upward smiling. Behind him an umbrella with colourful tassels is held overhead. A crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis watches and raises hands, some holding a tray of offerings. In front, a rangoli-like floor design of marigolds, white flowers and rose petals surrounds the pole base beside a red-draped platform with yellow flower garlands. Orange pennants hang among the palms.2010-02-18Outdoor photo of a saffron-robed man in an orange turban pulling a rope to raise a white flagpole beneath a large red umbrella with multicoloured tassels. He wears a white and multicoloured floral garland and a rudraksha mala. Around him, men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded; a boy in a patterned shirt watches at right. Palm trees, banana leaves and an orange flag stand in the background, with a floor of flower petals and a rangoli-style flower design at lower left.2010-02-18A photograph of an outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony at a concrete base beside a white flagpole. A man in a red sleeveless top and an orange cloth with a white jasmine garland pulls the rope upward while looking skyward. Scattered flower petals lie on the concrete platform, and a white floral garland is tied around the pole. Behind him, several people in white, teal and checked shirts stand watching beside a grey block wall, with houses and palm trees beyond. 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A smiling man with hair tied in a bun and a white jasmine garland stands in a red undershirt and orange cloth wrap, pulling back a saffron-orange cloth that covers a dark stone plaque set on a concrete pedestal. Beside him, a man in orange robes with long swept-back hair holds a small white object and stands at the pedestal, while a man in white shirt bends over the plaque to help lift the cloth. Scattered flower petals and marigold petals cover the ground. Behind them, several men in checked shirts and white clothes clap, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands on the right. A concrete wall and palm tree sit in the background. The plaque carries Tamil lettering.2009-08-17A photograph of a dhwajarohanam flag-hoisting at an outdoor temple setting. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white and red flower garland and a gold-coloured necklace stands on a raised platform, pulling a rope that raises a flag up a tall copper kalasha-style flagstaff wrapped in white and red flower garlands. A second man in an orange kurta and shawl stands beside him at right, and younger men in white dhotis with yellow shawls are seen in the foreground. Tall coconut palms and a pale sky form the background. The ceremony appears to be a flagpole consecration rite.2010-07-26