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A photograph of a temple dwajarohanam ceremony outdoors beneath palm fronds. A copper flagstaff topped with straw, leaves and white and orange cloth stands on a carved wooden base wrapped in yellow, purple and white marigold garlands. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a long garland holds an orange rope raised toward the flagstaff, while a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-beaded necklace pulls the other end overhead. A stone guardian statue stands at left and another orange-clad figure appears at right edge.

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Outdoor photograph of a tall copper dhwaja stambha, the flagpole of a temple, wrapped with an orange rope and decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and hanging orange flower strands. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a white platform beside it. The foreground man, bare-armed and wrapped in an orange shawl with a gold bead necklace, pulls the orange rope to raise the flag. A second man in an orange kurta and dhoti stands at right, also holding the rope. Palm fronds fill the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesSeptember 13 20102010-09-13January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 26 20142014-11-26July 08 20092009-07-08January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a copper flagstaff with a bronze base, set on an orange-tiled platform beneath palm trees and a bright sky. A garland of yellow and red marigolds and a bundle of straw hang on the pole. In the centre, a figure in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala stands barefoot, one hand raised to touch the flagpole and face tilted upward. To the right, a man in a white dhoti with red-bordered shawl holds a brass plate. Yellow banner text and a small orange cloth sit at the base.2010-09-02A photograph of a copper dhwajastambha (flagstaff) draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and a coiled orange cord, with dried palm-leaf decorations hanging from strings above it. Two men in saffron-orange robes handle the cord at the pole: one in an orange shawl with a gold necklace and red forehead mark pulls the rope, while a long-haired man in an orange kurta and dhoti reaches toward it. Palm trees and scattered flower petals on a white platform surround the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo at a temple-like site with palm trees and overcast sky. A tall copper-clad pillar with ornate carved stone base stands on an orange-painted platform, draped with yellow, purple and green flower garlands. Two men stand at the base: one in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl holds a small red object and a brass vessel, reaching toward the pillar; the other, shaved-headed and seen from behind, wears a white dhoti and shawl with red border. A rope hangs beside the pillar, and an orange cloth sits in a brass tray at the lower left.2010-09-13Outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony under a clear blue sky with palm trees. A copper-clad ceremonial flagstaff stands on a carved stone base decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and dried grass bundles. Two men in saffron-orange robes handle a white rope to raise the flag; the figure in the foreground pulls the rope with one arm extended, while a second robed man stands behind, with a beaded necklace visible. Brass pots with green leaves and flowers sit at the base. Devotees are faintly visible at the left edge. The image is a photograph.2008-12-23