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Outdoor photo of a copper ritual flagstaff (dhvajastambha) with a tall copper shaft and ornate base, decorated with marigold garlands and yellow flowers. Three figures in saffron-orange robes stand at the pole; the nearest, with long dark hair, reaches up to the top, while another in orange robes and a rudraksha mala beside him assists. Palm trees, a blue sky, a crowd of onlookers, brass ritual vessels with flowers and fruit offerings, and a golden ceremonial ornament at the left edge complete the scene, consistent with a flag-hoisting ceremony at a festival.

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July 08 20092009-07-08Outdoor photo of a copper-coloured ceremonial flagstaff (dhvaja stambha) with a carved base, being ritually prepared under a clear blue sky with palm trees behind. Three figures in orange saffron robes stand at the pole: one on the left reaches up with a bundle of grass or palm fronds, one in the centre is partly hidden, and one on the right in orange drapes a white and yellow garland around the pole. Yellow and orange marigold garlands hang on the base, and potted plants with yellow flower offerings sit at its foot. A man in orange clothing kneels at the lower left, and a few onlookers stand at the edges. Hindu flag-hoisting ritual preparation.2008-12-23A photograph of an outdoor ritual beside a tall ornate copper-toned flagpole with a decorated metal base, wrapped in white cord and draped with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. A long-haired figure in a flowing orange robe and white garland stands at the right, raising a small bell and offering in one hand, with a flower garland around the neck. Several saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas sit on a raised platform, hands joined or holding a tray of flowers and offerings. Potted green plants sit on the platform and coconut palms and a red-orange flag stand behind. A few onlookers in street clothes watch at the left. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange robe, garland) performing a flag-hoisting puja at the Brahmotsava.2008-12-23Outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony under a clear blue sky beside a tall copper-clad flagstaff. Two figures in orange ochre robes stand at its base: a man on the left in orange with a maroon-edged shawl, bent forward and hands low near a gold lion-headed post; a figure in the centre in orange with long dark hair, one hand on a garlanded stone shrine-like base decorated with marigold and yellow garlands and sheaves of grass, the other arm raised to the white rope. A third figure on the right in orange robes pulls the white hoisting rope above. A small stone deity murti sits within the base. Palm trees and a banner with Kannada text appear at the left edge.2008-12-23Outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony under a clear blue sky, with palm trees behind. Several figures in saffron-orange robes pull a long white rope that runs up a tall copper flagpole, its base wrapped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a copper kalasha-style pedestal. A large ornate golden trident stands at left. Devotees in orange and a bald man in orange at right raise their hands; flower petals are scattered on the white platform. Several more people stand in the background.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesNovember 06 20102010-11-06Outdoor photo of a copper flagpole with a carved copper base set on a white plinth, its shaft wrapped with rope and decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes stands at right, one arm raised to the rope, guiding it up the pole, with palm trees and a pale sky behind. A second person in orange robes stands partly visible beside him. a person is only probable by appearance: he has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style mala across the chest, though the image is small and his identity is uncertain.2010-02-12