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Outdoor photo of a tall copper pillar topped with a kalasha-like crown, set on a red stepped base among palm trees. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on the platform: one bald man in orange with a dark wrap on his shoulder pulls an orange rope, while a second man with his hair tied back, bare-chested under an orange shawl, adjusts the rope and the pillar. A garland of yellow marigolds hangs around the ornate bronze-coloured base, which is carved with figures. Grey stone sculptures and a black stone pedestal stand to the right, and a yellow banner with Telugu-like script is visible at the lower left. Rose petals lie on the platform.

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November 06 20102010-11-06Outdoor temple scene with a tall copper-clad flagstaff or dhwajastambha rising from an orange-painted stepped base, decorated with a carved shrine-like housing and a yellow marigold garland. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloth with rudraksha malas pull on ropes tied to the pole. Coconut palms, flower petals on the platform and a brass offering tray with flowers stand nearby, with a few onlookers at the edge of the frame.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06Outdoor photograph of a tall copper flagstaff or dhwajasthambha on a raised red-painted stone base, wrapped with bands of copper and garlanded with yellow marigold strands. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on the base; one raises his arm to hold a rope tied to the pole while the other, bare-headed in orange cloth, steadies it with both hands. Palm trees and a grey sky surround the site. At the lower right, white-clad devotees with saffron shawls and rudraksha stand watching, one holding what appears to be a pooja tray. A yellow banner with dark lettering sits at the left edge. The scene suggests a flag-raising or pole-erection ceremony.2010-11-06Outdoors on an orange-painted stone platform, two men in saffron-orange robes tie a red thread around a tall copper pillar. The bald man on the left, seen from behind, wears an orange robe draped over the shoulder; the bare-chested man on the right, with dark hair, holds the thread high with both hands and wears an orange cloth around his waist and shoulders. Behind the pillar stands a stone base with a small deity murti and a garland of yellow flowers. Coconut palms, grey stone sculptures and a dark stone basin surround the scene, and a tray of flower petals and offerings sits at the lower right.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06Outdoors under a blue sky with clouds and tall coconut palms, a tall copper dhvaja stambha (flagstaff) rises from a carved stone base on a raised orange platform. Two saffron-robed men stand at the pole: on the left a bald priest in orange with a red border tends the rope wound around the pole, while on the right a young man with long dark hair wears an orange-red robe and a beaded mala, placing his hand on the copper column. Marigold petals lie at the base. Behind them, devotees in white and in saffron stand near a banner, small triangular bunting flags, and a ceremonial canopy. The image shows a flagstaff ritual.2010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a temple-like site under a grey sky, with coconut palms behind. A shaved-headed man in orange robes stands on a raised orange platform and holds a small cloth-covered offering near a tall copper kalasha-style pillar wrapped with marigold garlands and a red thread. A second orange-robed figure stands beside him. At the lower right, a man in a white dhoti with a red border watches, and a few other people are partially visible at the edge. Carved stone sculptures and a painted panel are visible at the left. The scene suggests a puja at a pillar or flagpole.2010-11-06A photograph outdoors beneath palm trees and pale sky, showing a tall copper dhwaja-style pillar on a stone pedestal with a carved base. Two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand on an orange-painted platform: one, bare-chested with shaved head, grips the copper pillar while another tugs a long orange rope tied to it. Yellow-orange marigold garland drapes the pillar and red-pink petals are scattered on the platform. Several seated and standing onlookers in white and light clothing watch from the edge of the frame. The scene appears to be a ritual raising or adorning of a sacred pillar at an ashram.2010-11-06