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Two young men in saffron-orange robes stand at night beside a tall ornate copper flagstaff, pulling a red cloth rope to hoist a flag. The man on the left wears an orange shawl with a red border and a bangle on his wrist; the man beside him wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and an arm band. The copper pillar has a niche with a seated golden figure and decorative tiers, and the red rope runs up to the top. The scene is a flag hoisting for a Gurupurnima celebration.

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Night photograph of two shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron-orange robes hoisting a red and white flag on a tall ornate copper flagpole at an outdoor site with palm trees. The taller monk on the right stands on a white base, gripping the red flag cord near the top of the pole, while the other monk on the left reaches up to pull the flag. The pole has carved bands and figurative relief panels, and the sky is dark. Flag hoisting for Gurupurnima celebrations.2008-03-26Night photo of a tall copper flagstaff-like pillar with a small gilded seated figure in a shrine-like niche near its base. Three men in orange ochre robes handle ropes on it: the man at left, bare-chested with a pink-orange shawl, pulls the rope upward with one arm; the man at right, in orange with a pink-red border, grips the rope above his head; a third man in orange stands behind, partly hidden. The setting is dark with bright bokeh lights. No one is identified by face, and the gilded figure is a statue.2008-01-03Night photograph of two people in orange and pink saffron-toned clothing working at a tall copper ritual pillar wrapped with rope. The taller figure on the right wears a pink shawl over orange garments and a floral garland, and grips the rope with both hands. The figure on the left, in orange robes with pink trim, leans in with head bowed toward the pillar. A small gilded deity figure is set into the lower copper structure. Dark night background with palm fronds at the right edge.2008-01-03Night photograph of two men in saffron-orange robes handling a tall ornate copper pillar wrapped with rope and straw, possibly a ceremonial pole or kalasha-style support. The man on the left wears an orange shawl and a red-and-white flower garland and stands with one hand raised; the man on the right wears an orange robe with a red border and a tilak on his forehead, raising both arms to grip the rope. A gilded seated figure appears on the pillar's central panel. A third robed person is partly visible behind, and a few spectators stand at the bottom edge against a dark background.2008-01-03March 26 20082008-03-26January 03 20082008-01-03Night-time photo of a flag-hoisting ceremony at an outdoor temple site beside tall palm trees. A large ornate copper pillar, decorated with carved panels and a relief figure, stands on a stepped base, and a red cloth is wound around its top with a red flag or bundle hanging from the pole. On the left, a man in a white dhoti and orange shawl holds a red bundle and guides the cloth. To the right, a shaven-headed man in orange-saffron robes stands beside the pillar, hands together near it. A red cloth lies on the ground in the lower right corner.2008-03-26Night photograph of a tall copper flagstaff being raised during a ritual. Three men in orange robes handle ropes and an orange flag at the pole, which is wrapped in rope and carved with bands and figures. The central figure wears a pink-orange shawl with gold border and a red-orange garland, with long swept-back hair; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance and presence, with the page noting he hoisted the Nithyotsav flag. A man on the left in orange holds a green flashlight, and the bottom edge shows partial heads of onlookers.2008-01-03Night photograph of a ritual at a large copper ceremonial pillar on a raised white platform, with a white cord wound around its upper section. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-orange shawl and a red flower garland stands at left, pulling on the white cord. Two more saffron-robed men stand at right; one places his hand on the copper structure. Dark background with a palm tree and a few seated onlookers at the lower edge. The pillar appears to be a ceremonial flag or post used in festival rites. a person appearance cues: the figure at left has long, swept-back dark hair, a saffron shawl and a garland, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-01-03Night photo of a figure in orange saffron robes with a gold border, long dark hair falling loose, tying an orange cloth around the top of an ornate copper-coloured ceremonial pillar or kalasha-style column carved with floral and temple motifs. Dried palm fronds hang from the pillar's sides. A palm tree silhouette fills the background. On the right edge, a second person in orange clothing with a beaded necklace stands beside the pillar, partly visible. The pillar appears to be a ritual flagstaff of the kind used in temple festivals.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12Night photograph of a ritual at a large ornate copper pillar on a white platform, with palm fronds in the dark background. A man in orange-saffron robes and a pink-orange shawl stands at left with his hand on the pillar, which is wrapped with white cloth and straw bands. Two more men in orange robes stand beside it; the one at right holds a tray or plate. Several seated people in orange clothing are visible at the bottom edge. The pillar has embossed copper panels and a decorated base.2008-01-03