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Outdoor ritual at a golden dhvaja stambha (flag post) wrapped in a white and red cloth, topped with a bundle of straw and green leaves. Several devotees in saffron and rust-orange garments stand in a row with folded hands in prayer; a young boy in orange dhoti and rudraksha beads and a man in orange holding a brass lamp and offerings are nearby. Behind them a figure in orange with a turban and a garland of yellow flowers is shielded by a large multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels, and palm trees line the sandy ground. Scene consistent with a flag-hoisting (dwajarohanam) ceremony, with some visible ritual items like marigold petals and a tray of offerings.

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December 22 20182018-12-22December 22 20182018-12-22December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesOutdoor ritual at a golden dhwaja stambha (flagpole) topped with a bundle of straw and green leaves wrapped in white and red cloth. Around it stand about ten devotees in saffron and rust-orange robes, several wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, with palms raised in anjali or holding brass plates and offerings. A large multicoloured fringed umbrella with a tassel border shades the group. Behind them a figure in an orange turban and orange garment, with a yellow-and-orange flower garland, stands among the devotees; he is shown with ornate ceremonial adornment, but the appearance is uncertain. Flower petals are scattered on a white platform, with palm trees in the background.2018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22Outdoor temple ceremony at a stone dwajastambha/flag-mast area. A tall golden flag pole topped with a bundle of green leaves and a white cloth wrap stands at left, with a yellow-gold base. Several devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand in a line with hands in anjali, a few holding brass plates of yellow flowers and offerings. A large decorative parasol with colourful fringed tassels is held over a central group. Scattered marigold petals lie on the white platform, and palm trees and stone slabs frame the background. The scene appears to be a flag-related ritual procession, with Dwajarohanam only as the page's context.2018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20182018-12-22Outdoor photo of a Dwajarohanam flag-hoisting ceremony at a temple-like courtyard surrounded by coconut palms. A tall golden flagstaff with a red cloth flag, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and a bundle of straw and leaves at its base rises toward the sky. Beside it stand several devotees in orange and maroon robes with hands pressed in anjali, some wearing rudraksha malas. In the centre a figure wears an orange turban and a flower garland and holds a shiny vessel; a colourful striped umbrella shades the group. A tray of flowers sits on a small stand to the left. A figure in a man's garment holds a palm-branch leaf in the courtyard background. a person candidate appearance is not clearly established from this view, so the identity is uncertain.2018-12-22Outdoor ritual at a golden pillar-like flagstaff (dhwajastambha) on a stepped gold base decorated with white flowers, with yellow and pink petals scattered on the stone platform. Several young men in saffron-orange robes stand around it: a central figure with a leopard-print headband and long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested with a saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, holds a small bell and works at the base. Another devotee in saffron with a rudraksha mala and wrapped top-knot turban assists beside him. A girl in orange with palms pressed together stands behind, and a man in orange at right wears a large garland of red and yellow flowers. Palm trees and a black stone pedestal appear in the background.2018-12-22 +1 copies