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A man in saffron-orange robes stands barefoot on a white platform beside a large copper-coloured ritual pillar wrapped in white and orange cloth and strung with yellow, red and white flower garlands. He wears a multicoloured flower garland around his neck and a rudraksha mala, holds a brass bell in his right hand and a small brass lamp in his left, and smiles while performing worship. Petals are scattered on the platform, and a tall palm tree stands behind him. The scene suggests a pooja with an aarti lamp and bell.

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A man in orange saffron robes with a flowing orange shawl and a garland of white, yellow, red and purple flowers stands barefoot on a white platform, ringing a brass hand bell and holding a brass lamp toward an ornate copper pillar. The pillar is wrapped in white and orange cloth, draped with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands, and has a carved copper base. Petals in yellow and pink cover the white platform, and a coconut palm stands behind. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's identification of a person, but it is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-23A copper ceremonial flagstaff or dhvaja stambha, wrapped with an orange cord and decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers and red blossoms, stands in an outdoor ritual setting with palm fronds behind it. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe, wearing white and red flower garlands, holds a brass bell and a small brass vessel while performing a ritual near the pillar. Two partly visible people in white clothing sit at the lower right edge. Palm trees and green foliage frame the scene under a bright sky.2010-02-12A photograph of a dwajastambha-style copper flagpole wrapped with white and orange cloth, dried grass and leaves, and draped with yellow and purple-red marigold garlands. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red tilak and a white-and-red flower garland stands at right in an orange saffron robe with a gold-bead necklace, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a bell in the other while a brass tray of offerings sits nearby. Grey stone deity statues and palm trees form the background, and cameras are visible at the bottom edge.2011-12-11January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 11 20112011-12-11December 23 20092009-12-23A photograph of a person in an orange saffron robe and orange head-covering shawl performing a ritual beside a tall copper kalasha-style vessel wrapped with orange cord and draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and purple flowers. The person holds a flaming oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other, with a gold bead mala around the neck and a red mark on the forehead. Palm fronds and orange flower sprigs hang overhead against a palm-tree backdrop. The scene suggests an outdoor puja or aarti near a water-tank setting.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a long orange wrap stands on a raised white platform, reaching up with both hands to adjust a tall copper-toned ritual pillar or kalasha-style pole wrapped in orange and white cloth. The pillar's base is ornately carved, and it is draped with a multicoloured marigold garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. Paddy-like straw stalks are tied to its upper section. A second orange-clad figure stands behind, and a few partially visible onlookers are at the bottom edge. Tall coconut palms and a white sky form the background. A purple logo appears at the top left, with a copyright and source caption at the lower right.2009-12-23Outdoor ritual photo beneath coconut palms. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with multi-coloured flower garlands (yellow, white, red) raises a bunch of flowers toward a tall copper-coloured kalasha or ritual pillar. The pillar is wrapped in white cloth with orange bands and decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, with dried grass or palm sprigs tied to it. A brass tray with flowers and offerings sits at the lower right, and a second robed attendant is partly visible. Bright daylight, blue-white sky. The man's dark hair is swept back and he has a flower garland, consistent with a puja or pooja offering.2009-12-23September 08 20152015-09-08A man in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands before an ornate copper-coloured ritual pillar wrapped in an orange cord and draped with white jasmine and marigold garlands with red flower accents. He holds a brass vessel with a small bell in one hand and a flame or incense-like smoke rises near him. Palm fronds fill the background. He has a white garland of flowers around his neck and smiles gently while performing the ritual.2010-02-12Outdoor photo beside coconut palms of a copper-clad ritual pillar or dhwaja-style kalasha pillar wrapped with orange cord and decorated with white, yellow and red garlands. A man in orange saffron robes and a long white and red flower garland, with a tilak on his forehead and an orange-beaded mala at his neck, reaches to touch the pillar. Beside him, a second person in orange clothing holds a silver tray of offerings. A dark stone deity statue stands at the left edge.2010-02-12