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Night photograph of a dvajarohanam flag-hoisting at a golden dhvaja stambham wrapped with a green leaf garland and straw. Four men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl pull white ropes around the pole; the nearest on the left is bare-chested with a brass pot beside him, while the right foreground man has long matted hair, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces. Dark background, warm lamp light on the gold pillar.

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February 17 20212021-02-17Night photograph of a dvajarohanam flag-hoisting rite at a tall golden flagstaff wrapped in straw and crowned with green leaves. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested, with rudraksha malas and a topknot, stands at left pouring from a decorated brass vessel at the base of the pole. A second person in orange cloth kneels at the lower right near the pole base. Dark background and bright lamplight.2021-02-17February 17 20212021-02-17February 17 20212021-02-17A night ritual at a golden flagstaff (dvajastambha) wrapped with fresh green mango leaves and straw at its base. A bare-chested priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long dark hair tied up, pours water from a brass vessel over the golden pillar, which streams down. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala). The pillar stands in front of a dark background with a large wooden ceremonial object at right edge.2021-02-17Night photograph of a dvajarohanam flag-hoisting rite beside a tall gold-coloured flagstaff wrapped with straw, green mango leaves and a red-and-white flower garland. On the right, a man in saffron-orange cloth with bare upper body, long dark hair under a wrap, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles raises a lit oil lamp toward the pole. A large copper vessel on a three-legged stand stands at left against dark palm foliage. Printed caption across the bottom reads dvajarohanam for rajarajeshwari brahmotsava 2021.2021-02-17Night photograph of a dvajarohanam flag-hoisting at a tall gilded wooden pole wrapped with green leaves and straw bands. A rust-orange silk banner with a white painted deity figure is being raised on ropes. Two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes stand at the pole: the nearer man, with long dark hair, a full beard and rudraksha beads, hauls the rope with both hands while looking up, and a second man with a shaved-looking head and beaded necklaces works the rope beside him. Dark palm foliage fills the background.2021-02-17February 17 20212021-02-17February 17 20212021-02-17November 29 20112011-11-29A close-up photograph of a golden-brown kalasha-like pot wrapped in shimmering gold and bronze silk cloth with a woven border, bound with white cord and topped with mango leaves. A red-orange flower garland drapes around its middle, and a turmeric-yellow mark with a red kumkum dot sits on the cloth. The pot rests on a gold-toned base against a dark background. Golden text along the bottom reads dvajarohanam for rajarajeshwari brahmotsava 2021.2021-02-17November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copies