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A tall copper dhwaja stambha (flagstaff) rises against a cloudy sky, topped with a carved finial and a small orange flag. At its base, decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, two people in orange robes stand together, one reaching up to the pole and the other pulling a rope or cord. Coconut palms frame the right side of the scene, and a few other figures are partly visible at the bottom edge.

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A tall copper dwajastambha flagpole rises from a stone base decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, topped with a carved finial and a saffron flag. A person in orange robes stands at the base pulling on a rope to raise the flag, while another figure in saffron cloth assists nearby. Palm trees and an overcast sky frame the scene, consistent with a dwajarohanam flag-hoisting ritual at a temple courtyard.2009-07-08A tall copper dhwajastambha, a ritual flagstaff, rises from a base wrapped in marigold garlands and stands against a pale sky with palm trees. Near its base, a figure in a flowing orange robe grips a rope that runs up to the pole's ornate finial, which is topped with a carved red-orange element. Another person in orange is partly visible at the lower right edge, beside a garlanded stone structure. The scene suggests a flag-raising ceremony at a temple, consistent with dwajarohanam. The figure at the rope is a person in orange robes, and their face is not visible enough to judge who they are.2009-07-08A tall copper dwajastambha flagstaff rises from an ornate base wrapped in white and orange flower garlands, with a carved finial at the top against a cloudy sky with palm trees. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the base pulling a rope that runs up the pole, appearing to hoist it during the flag-raising at a temple. Another person in orange is partly visible at the lower right edge, and a dark stone sculpture stands near the base.2009-07-08Photograph of a tall polished copper flagstaff (dwajastambha) rising against an overcast sky beside coconut palms, its base wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands and decorated with orange and red blooms. An orange saffron flag hangs from the upper rope. A standing figure in an orange robe reaches upward, pulling the rope, while other people in orange and white clothing stand near the base at lower right beside a colourful striped umbrella. Dark stone figures and a black stone statue stand at the left base of the pillar, and a small rounded stone shrine appears at the far right.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A tall copper dhwajastambha flagpole rises against a pale cloudy sky, its ringed copper shaft topped by a carved finial and an orange flag wrapped around it. Its base is decorated with white and yellow marigold garlands. A person in orange ochre robes stands at the lower right beside coconut palms, holding a rope that runs up toward the flag, apparently raising or hoisting the flagpole during the dwajarohanam ceremony at a temple.2009-07-08A tall copper dwajastambha flagstaff rises against a pale cloudy sky, topped by a carved orange-painted finial, its base wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands. A single person in a long orange-red robe stands at the right, pulling a rope that runs up the pole, beside coconut palms. A carved stone figure stands partly visible near the base. This is the raising of a temple flagstaff.2009-07-08January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesLow-angle photo of a tall copper flagpole standing on a carved stone base wrapped with white flower garlands and a broom-like bundle. A red-orange flag flutters near the top. In the foreground, a person in orange robes stands at the base pulling a rope that runs up the pole, with a rudraksha mala visible at the chest. A second person in orange robes, seen from behind, stands to the right holding folded cloth. Palm trees and leafy trees frame the open sky above.2010-07-01Outdoors under a pale evening sky, a tall polished copper flagstaff rises from a stone base wrapped with yellow and red marigold garlands. A red flag hangs from the top of the pole. A person in orange saffron robes stands on a platform at its foot pulling on the red rope that runs up the mast, reaching upward with both arms. A second person in orange robes stands behind him. Coconut palms and trees frame the scene, and strings of orange and yellow paper decorations hang nearby. Stalls with yellow and striped canopies and a few seated people in white appear at the lower right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph taken from below of a tall, slender copper flagstaff with ring-like bands and a carved wooden finial at its top, rising from a carved stone base wrapped with white flower garlands and a bundled broom-like cluster. An orange saffron flag is being hoisted on ropes and yellow powder is scattering from it. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the base: the taller one, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala, grips a rope overhead while looking upward; the other, in an orange wrap, kneels beside him holding a rope, also looking up. Palm fronds and a tree frame the sky at the edges.2010-07-01A tall copper dhwajastambha flagstaff rises against a pale evening sky, its base wrapped with yellow marigold garlands and a small carved shrine-like base. A person in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace hauls on a white rope that raises an orange flag, while a second man in orange stands behind him. Palm trees, strings of orange and yellow flower decorations and a canopy with colourful fringe frame the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copies