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Outdoor temple-grounds scene under tall coconut palms during a festival ritual. A tall copper-toned flagstaff or kalasha-topped pillar stands on a white platform, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand around the base, one pouring or offering something at the top of the pillar while others hold a multicolored umbrella over a robed figure. A black stone bull or nandi statue sits garlanded in front of the platform. A large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, women in white and saffron saris, and drummers with drums surround the area, with a cameraman filming on the left. This appears to be a flag-hoisting ritual with deity parade elements.

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Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered in sunlight among tall coconut palms around a tall copper-coloured flagstaff standing on a white-draped platform. Several figures in saffron-orange robes stand on the raised platform near the flagstaff, one under an orange-and-red canopy umbrella, with marigold garlands hanging from the pole. Devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, women in white saris and an orange sari, and a man in a beige shirt crowd the sandy ground, many holding orange and red flags. A drummer with a drum slung at his side stands at the right edge. Tents and flags are visible in the background.2008-12-23Outdoor temple-style gathering beneath palm trees at a tall wooden flag-mast (dhwajastambha) on a stone base decorated with yellow and orange garlands. Several robed priests in saffron and orange clothing stand near the mast and a raised platform, one holding a long ceremonial object, while a red-and-gold umbrella shades the central area. A large crowd of devotees dressed in white kurtas, white dhotis and sarees, with orange and saffron scarves, stands in a dense semicircle, some with hands joined. Orange and saffron flags with ornate borders are planted to the right, and a drum player in a dhoti and shawl plays near the front. The scene reads as a flag-hoisting procession during a festival.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor photograph of a flag-hoisting ceremony during a festival procession under bright sunlight with palm trees behind. A tall tapering pillar with a red and gold finial stands on a white platform decorated with yellow-orange flower garlands. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the pillar, one holding a red and orange parasol over a figure. A crowd of devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white salwar kameez surrounds the platform, with women in orange and blue saris. Orange and red flags are held aloft at the edges, and a drummer in white plays a drum on the right.2008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor temple-ground scene under palm trees at a festival flag-hoisting area. A tall copper-coloured flagstaff stands on a white plinth with garlands, and a seated figure wearing a dark garment and a large floral garland sits on a white platform in front. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand around the flagstaff, one holding a decorated umbrella and others carrying orange and red flags. A large crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, some women in white sarees and others in orange and pink saris, stands in a semicircle with hands folded in reverence. A drummer and a figure holding a ceremonial instrument are visible at the left. Orange banners hang at the upper right.2008-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor festival scene beneath tall coconut palms and a clear blue sky. A tall ceremonial flagstaff with a red-and-gold base stands on a white plinth, and a dark stone deity murti draped with a yellow-and-orange garland sits on a white pedestal in front of it. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand near the flagstaff, one holding a red-and-gold umbrella overhead. Devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris and men in white dhotis and shirts, gather in a dense crowd, many with hands folded in namaste. Orange flags flutter at the right edge. A figure in a grey shirt with a red sash stands among the crowd. Flag-hoisting ceremony with deity worship at a ratha-style festival.2008-12-23Outdoor flag-hoisting ceremony beneath bright blue sky and tall coconut palms. A tall copper-coloured flagstaff stands on a white stepped platform. At its base sits a seated deity murti garlanded with orange-yellow marigold flowers. Around it, a dense crowd of devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some with yellow shawls, watches and gathers. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand near the pole, one holding a red-and-gold umbrella. Drummers in the left background play drums. Large orange and saffron flags hang at the right edge. A low concrete wall and more palm trees frame the scene.2008-12-23