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A photograph shot upward against a clear blue sky of a tall copper pole topped with an ornate copper finial. A saffron-orange banner hangs from the pole, bordered in cream, with a grey and white emblem of a conch-like or fish-like motif, a grey pictorial shape, and a white trident-like symbol at its base. Green leaves and white flowers are tied near the top of the pole. Part of a building roof edge and a security camera are visible at the upper left.

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January 01 20172017-01-01Low-angle photograph of a tall copper dwajastambha flagstaff rising against a clear blue sky at a temple. The copper pole has ringed bands and a carved capital at top, from which a pink-beige flag hangs, decorated with a white and yellow flower garland. Ropes run down from the flag. A building edge with a dark gutter is visible at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.2016-01-11Low-angle photo looking up at a tall copper pole against a clear blue sky. Near the top a small square wooden platform holds a round brass or gold disc and green leaves, and a saffron-orange cloth hangs down the pole, tied with white cords. Overhead at the upper left a tiled roof edge and electrical wires are visible. No people are present.2017-01-01A tall copper flagstaff rises against a clear blue sky, its ornate copper top with scalloped edges and a garland of white flowers draped near the top. A salmon-pink cloth banner hangs from the staff, decorated with two dark bird figures and a white trident emblem, held taut by ropes. No people are visible; the view is a low upward angle of the dwajarohanam flag-hoisting at the temple.2016-01-11Photograph looking up at a tall copper flagstaff against a clear blue sky, with a building's eave at the left edge. The copper pole is wrapped in bands of rope-like rings and topped by a carved wooden or copper crown-like capital with a small cloth banner or flag hanging from it, showing a faded emblem. Ropes run down along the pole, used for hoisting the flag. No people are visible. This relates to the dwajarohanam flag-hoisting ceremony that begins a Brahmotsavam at a temple.2016-01-11July 08 20092009-07-08September 09 20142014-09-09December 23 20082008-12-23A close-up photograph of a saffron-brown fabric flag hoisted on a copper-clad pole against a clear blue sky. The flag bears black appliqué or embroidered emblems, including a stylised bird and temple-like motifs, and a white trident with curled ends near its bottom edge. A white and yellow flower garland with green leaves is draped over the top of the flag. The brass-banded copper pole and carved wooden structure are visible at the upper right.2016-01-11July 08 20092009-07-08A tall ornate metal dhwajastambha flagstaff rises against a clear pale blue sky. Its upper section has three tiers of wooden platforms hung with small bells, topped by copper finials with a bundle of straw and a carved green figure. A saffron-orange flag flutters from the pole, bearing a circular image of a figure in red clothing against a pale background. No people are visible in the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesSeptember 08 20152015-09-08