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A photograph of a copper dwajastambha (flagstaff) being raised at a temple, with a tall copper pole wrapped in rope and set on a decorated base garlanded with white jasmine, yellow and red flower strands and orange marigold garlands. A man in orange robes and a red sleeveless undergarment stands on a raised platform, hand raised, pulling the rope that guides the pole; a second man in orange stands behind him at right. Coconut palms and an overcast sky frame the scene, with a dark stone deity murti partly visible behind the base.

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July 08 20092009-07-08Outdoor temple scene at a copper dwajastambham (flagpole) with a small deity figure in a niche at its base, decorated with marigold, jasmine and yellow garlands and bundled straw. Two men in saffron-orange robes attend it: a man in orange kneels at left holding a metal tray, while a standing man at right wears an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti and holds a small bundle of flowers. Palm fronds and a pale sky are behind. Consistent with a flagpole consecration ritual, though the flagpole's identity is not stated in the image.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a white stone platform beside a tall copper dhwajastambha flagstaff. The flagstaff rests on an ornate copper base with a small shrine niche holding a seated deity figure, draped with white jasmine and red flower garlands. The taller man, with long swept-back hair and a gold necklace over a white-and-red garland, reaches up to touch the copper pillar. The shorter man beside him, in an orange dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, holds a small brass vessel. Scattered flower petals lie on the platform and palm trees stand behind.2010-07-26A man in saffron-orange robes and a red undershirt stands on a white platform beside a tall copper flagstaff, pulling a white rope with one raised hand. The copper pillar's base is wrapped in white jasmine garlands with red, yellow and orange flower strands, and small copper shrine motifs decorate its lower section. Coconut palms and a pale sky form the background, and a brass plate sits near his feet. This appears to be a dwajarohanam, the flag-hoisting rite at a temple. The man has shaved-looking short dark hair and a tilak mark, and his clothing and presence are consistent with a sannyasi performing the rite, though his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2009-07-08A copper dwajastambha flagstaff with a carved base stands on a white platform, wrapped in white rope and draped with white jasmine, marigold and yellow-red flower garlands. Beside it, a man in orange-saffron robes and a sleeveless orange top raises one hand and holds a rope pulling the flagpole, a brass plate with orange cloth at his feet, palm trees behind.2009-07-08Outdoor photo of a man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, his long dark hair swept back, standing beside a tall copper-clad ritual pillar. His right hand rests on the pillar while his left holds a golden tray or bowl. The pillar is wrapped in yellow, purple and magenta marigold garlands and has a carved shrine niche with a seated golden figure. A grey stone deity murti stands in the background at the base, and palm fronds rise against a pale sky.2010-09-13January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJuly 26 20102010-07-26July 08 20092009-07-08Outdoor photo of a copper dhwajastambha-style flagpost wrapped with white jasmine and red flower garlands, with a seated golden deity figure in a small copper shrine niche at its base. A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe stands at right, reaching up to touch the copper pole. To the right edge, another person in orange holds a brass tray with a kalasha and flowers. Overcast sky and green trees behind; scattered flower petals on the ground. Ritual setting consistent with a flag-hoisting ceremony.2010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26