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Outdoor dhwajarohanam flag-raising ritual at a copper-clad ceremonial pole decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a bundle of green leaves. Two priests in rust-red and saffron-yellow dhotis and shawls stand on either side; the right priest, bare-chested with a red and gold garland and beaded bracelets, adjusts a white cloth tied to the pole, while the left priest in an orange-yellow shawl watches. A small copper-toned seated figure is set into the pole's shrine niche. Palm fronds and paper strips hang at the left edge under a corrugated roof.

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Outdoor photo of two priests in rust-red and orange dhoti garments with orange shawls draped over their shoulders, raising their arms to place green leaves and a bundle around the top of a copper-coloured ceremonial pillar. The pillar's base is wrapped with yellow and magenta-purple marigold garlands, and a small seated deity figure is set in its ornate carved niche. Bangles and a red garland are visible on one priest. Palm trees and green foliage form the backdrop, and a few people are seen at the lower left edge.2014-11-26Outdoor photo of two shirtless priests in maroon and saffron dhotis with gold-bordered cloths, one on each side of a large copper-toned ceremonial kalasha-style pillar topped with leafy green foliage and a white cloth wrap. Both priests have their arms raised to the top of the pillar, adjusting or securing it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red, pink and purple flowers drape the pillar and its base. A small seated figure in a niche of the pillar is visible. Palm trees and green shrubs fill the background, with a few more people at the bottom edge.2014-11-26November 26 20142014-11-26Outdoor photograph of a copper temple flag-pole or ornate copper pillar wrapped in rope and decorated with yellow marigold garlands and pink flowers. Two men in rust-red and saffron-bordered dhoti-style garments stand beside it. The man on the left, bare-armed with flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead strand, lifts his arm to the pole. The bald man on the right, with garlands and a shawl, holds out a brass plate. Palm fronds and green trees are behind.2014-10-05November 26 20142014-11-26Outdoor photo of a dhwajarohanam flag-hoisting at a temple celebration beside a copper-clad flagstaff base wrapped in yellow and red-purple marigold and rose garlands. Two men in saffron-brown dhotis stand at the pole: a bare-chested man in the foreground hauls a maroon cloth banner up the staff while another man in a red-brown wrap smiles and holds the cloth. A white rope runs up the pole. Behind them, palm trees, a red-and-blue canopy and several robed devotees in orange and maroon attire are visible.2014-11-26September 09 20142014-09-09Outdoors near a palm tree, two priests in maroon-red dhotis with gold borders attend a tall copper-coloured flagstaff decorated with white and red flower garlands. The priest on the left, in a red-brown robe, holds a purple cloth bunched near the pole's base, while the priest in the middle, with a red garland draped on her shoulder, reaches up toward the pole. A third man at right wears a rudraksha mala, stands with hands near his waist and looks on. Several people in white stand at the far left edge, their hands pressed together in reverence. The scene reflects a flag hoisting ritual before a festival.2015-04-21Outdoor ritual photo of a large copper kalasha topped with green leaves and white cloth, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and set on a copper-toned base with carved panels. A man on the right wears a red-and-gold dhoti and a sash, a white forehead mark, red and yellow beaded garlands, gold necklaces and gold bangles, and holds up a gold cloth draped over the vessel. A second man on the left, in a red-and-gold dhoti with bare upper body and tilak marks, steadies the kalasha. Palm trees and foliage fill the background.2014-11-26November 26 20142014-11-26April 21 20152015-04-21Outdoor photo of a copper flag-hoisting pole (dhwaja stambha) wrapped in rope and draped with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers, set on an ornate carved copper-toned base with a small shrine motif. Two men in dark-red and saffron-bordered dhoti-style garments stand beside it. The man in the centre, with black hair and a rudraksha-style garland of red and orange beads over his bare shoulder, reaches up to the pole while holding a brass plate. The bald man on the right, bare-shouldered with a saffron-trimmed wrap, holds a folded red cloth and steadies the offering. Palm fronds and green trees fill the background.2014-10-05