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A barefoot man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands on a raised platform beside a tall copper flagstaff, pulling an orange cord wrapped around the pole with both hands. A dark rudraksha mala hangs at his chest and a red mark is on his forehead. Behind him a second man in white ritual cloth stands near the ornately carved copper base, which shows a relief of a tree and decorative bands. Tall palm trees and greenery fill the background. The man pulling the cord is the only clearly visible saffron-clad figure; no appearance-based candidate qualifies beyond a generic sannyasi.

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September 02 20112011-09-02September 02 20112011-09-02Outdoors beneath a corrugated metal shelter, a man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands on a stepped base, pulling a yellow cloth wrapped around a tall copper ritual pillar (dhwajastambha-style) with carved bands and a small shrine-like top. Behind him a second person in white clothing stands partly hidden. Palm trees, an orange-walled building and a flower stall sign are visible. The man's pose suggests he is hoisting or tying the cloth on the pillar.2011-09-02A photograph of a flag-hoisting ritual at an outdoor temple-like site beside tall palm trees. A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, stands at a copper flagpole, one hand holding the rope and the other arm extended outward. The pole is wrapped with white jasmine garlands and bundles of grass, with yellow flower petals scattered at its base. A second person in orange clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2010-07-01Outdoor 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a tall copper flagstaff with a carved, ornamented base and yellow and orange flower garlands hanging down its side, outdoors under a blue sky with a corrugated roof edge and palm trees behind. A man in orange robes with a dark rudraksha-style mala stands at the left, holding a small brass bell and lamp toward the pole. Behind him an attendant in white dhoti with gold ornaments holds a brass tray, and another figure in orange stands further back. Ritual flag-hoisting setting. The standing man in orange is a probable Swamiji, identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron garments and rudraksha mala, but his features are uncertain.2011-03-05A tall, copper-clad ceremonial flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky beside a corrugated metal shelter roof. Its base is carved with ornate reliefs, and marigold and yellow flower garlands hang from its middle. A man in saffron-orange cloth with a red sash stands at the left, reaching up to adjust a red-and-white flower garland on the pole's bracket. Beside him, a second man in orange robes wears a beaded necklace and holds a small object in his hands. Palm trees appear at left. A multicoloured cloth streamer hangs at the right edge. The scene suggests a flag hoisting ritual.2011-03-05Outdoors under a corrugated metal canopy, two saffron-robed men work on a tall copper flagstaff (dhwaja) mounted on an ornate bronze-and-copper base carved with a seated deity figure and decorative columns. The man on the left, shaved-headed and wearing an orange dhoti and shawl, pulls an orange cord wrapped around the pole. The man on the right, with long hair tied back, wears a red-orange robe and a beaded necklace, and holds the pole with one hand while steadying the other. Flower petals lie at the base. Coconut palms, a blue sky and a banner with photographs stand behind them.2010-10-18 +1 copiesJuly 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor temple ritual beside a tall copper-clad ceremonial pillar with a carved base and a white and red flower garland wrapped around it. A man in orange robes with a gold-bordered orange shawl, wearing a red and orange bead garland, holds a small bell and a flame or offering near the top of the pillar. Beside him a bald man with bare chest and orange cloth holds a brass tray. Coconut palms and a stone deity murti stand behind, with a few onlookers in white at left. a person appearance cues: orange robes and bead garland on the man performing the ritual.2011-07-15A photograph outdoors beneath a coconut palm. A man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck raises one arm to pull an orange rope tied to a tall copper column. A second, younger man in a white garment and gold beaded necklace leans in from the lower right, steadying the column's base with his outstretched hand. The copper column has carved tiers and a relief of a seated figure, set on an orange stepped platform with grey statues behind. Green palms and trees fill the background under a pale sky.2011-09-02Low-angle photo of a tall copper flagstaff with spiral bands, carved base and a small orange flag near the top, set under a corrugated roof against a clear blue sky with palm trees. A man in orange robes with a saffron-and-red cloth draped over his shoulder and a dark mala stands at the base, holding a small lamp or kalasha-like vessel near the pole. Behind him a second person in orange, hands folded in prayer, stands with a garland. Marigold garlands hang on the pole. This appears to be a flag-hoisting or flagstaff puja. A further figure is partially visible at the lower left edge.2011-03-05