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Outdoor temple ritual in a palm-fringed compound. A tall copper dhwajasthamba flagstaff rises from a white stepped base at left. A bald man in an orange saffron robe stands on a low wooden stool beside a black stone Nandi bull, pouring water from a vessel over it in abhishekam. Several devotees in white dhoti and shirt stand around with offering plates and a brass vessel on a table at right, and one person in white stands in the foreground at left. A white-roofed building and dense trees sit behind.

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Outdoor temple scene at an ashram. A tall copper dhvajastambha flagpole with a tiered finial and red cloth rises into a cloudy sky beside palm trees. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron robe stands on a low wooden platform pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue on a white pedestal. Several people in white dhoti and shirt clothing stand near a table with brass plates and offerings, including a woman in a white sari at the left edge and a man holding a brass pot at the right. A white ashram building with a green roof stands behind them. The scene appears to be a pradosha puja abhishekam for Nandi.2007-09-24Outdoor photograph at a temple courtyard with palm trees and a white-walled structure. A tall, slender copper-coloured dhvajasthamba (flagstaff) rises at left, topped with an ornate finial. In the centre, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe stands beside a black stone Nandi bull statue on a white plinth, pouring liquid from a metal vessel onto the Nandi, a Shiva abhishekam-style offering. Around him stand several people in white dhotis and white shirts, some holding brass plates or trays of offerings. A woman in white with a long plait stands at left near the flagstaff base, and a small red-and-yellow offering tray sits on the white platform. Overcast sky above.2007-09-24 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a tall wooden flagstaff topped with an orange flag, set on a white stepped base beside a black stone Nandi bull draped with a marigold garland. Coconut palms and green foliage surround the open paved courtyard. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks across the grounds while a group of men in white dhotis and yellow shawls follow, some holding flowers and offerings. A man in white with an orange cloth stands by a white-draped table near the base. A partially visible man in white stands in the lower right foreground.2010-07-01Outdoor temple scene: a tall copper dhvajastambha flagstaff rises from a white plinth, topped with a red-orange ornamental finial. A large black stone Nandi bull sits on a white pedestal beside it. A man in an orange robe and shaved head stands on a low wooden stool holding a brass vessel, while several people in white clothing and orange shawls stand nearby, including a woman in a white sari with a long braid at left. Coconut palms and leafy trees fill the background under an overcast sky.2007-09-24Outdoor shrine scene with a tall copper-coloured flagstaff or dhvaja rising from a white plinth beside palm trees under an overcast sky. In front, a black stone Nandi bull with flower garlands and a white cloth sits on a white pedestal. A black lotus-shaped stone base holds a shivalinga with a flower garland and a small oil lamp burning on the ground. On the left, a man in an orange robe stands with hands folded in front of him, and women in white saris stand with hands pressed together in prayer. On the right, several people in white dhotis and white clothing stand with palms joined, and a table holds brass vessels and offerings. A large brass pot sits in the foreground right.2007-09-24Outdoor temple scene beneath a pale sky and tall palm trees. A tall copper dhvajastambha flagpole rises from a white stepped base, topped with a red and gold finial. Beside it sits a black stone Nandi bull on a white pedestal. A bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands near a low wooden stool, while several men in white dhoti and shawl attire, one with an orange waist cloth, gather near a small table holding a brass vessel and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse stands nearby, and another woman in white stands at the left edge. Small flower offerings sit on the white platform.2007-09-24July 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor photograph of a tall copper flagstaff, topped with a finial and a red-orange cloth streamer, rising from a white stepped plinth at a temple-like site. Palm trees and a pale sky surround it. Around the base, a black stone Nandi bull with marigold and mixed-flower garlands sits on a white pedestal beside a dark standing stone figure. Two figures in orange robes stand near the pole: one reaches up to the flagstaff, the other holds a tray. Further right, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a stand and a small red-and-yellow decorated pennant, with a photographer in white visible. The scene appears to be a flag-hoisting ceremony.2010-02-12A tall copper flagstaff rises above a white stepped plinth in an outdoor temple courtyard with coconut palms behind it. A black stone Nandi bull sits before the base of the pole. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at left, raising a small lamp or dish toward the pole. At right, a woman in white clothing stands with hands folded beside a brass vessel set on a wooden table. A grey stone statue stands at left and a carved stone relief panel sits at right. The sky is pale blue.2010-01-24 +1 copiesSeptember 30 20082008-09-30Outdoor photograph of a tall copper flagpole topped with a small ornate finial and a red-orange flag, rising beside palm trees under a pale sky. At its base stands a white stepped platform with a garlanded black stone Nandi bull with a gold cloth draped over it, and a dark stone deity murti. A figure in orange robes stands near the pole, and another in orange robes stands on the platform holding a tray or offering. To the right, several people in white clothes with orange sashes stand near a multicoloured umbrella, and a small white-clad figure with a dark bag stands in the foreground. Stone sculptures are visible at the left edge.2010-02-12