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February 27 2011

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February 27 20112011-02-27July 28 20142014-07-28Close view of an ornate copper-toned dhwajastambha, the ritual flagstaff, with a carved shrine-like cupola and a carved swan (hamsa) relief set in a niche. Bright yellow marigold garlands are wrapped around the upper shaft and cupola, and a yellow rope hangs beside it. Tall palm and leafy trees stand behind in soft sunlight. No people are visible in the frame.2013-12-18December 07 20132013-12-07Outdoor photo at dusk of a tall carved reddish-brown stone pillar or lamp post, its top wrapped with dried palm fronds and rope. A yellow and orange marigold garland hangs from its middle, and a small dark stone shrine base with marigold garlands sits at its foot. Tall coconut palms frame the sky behind, with the setting sun glowing low through the trees.2010-12-28March 01 20162016-03-01September 30 20132013-09-30August 31 20142014-08-31Low-angle photograph of a tall ornate copper-toned pillar against a pale blue sky with wispy clouds. Atop the pillar is a stacked, tiered canopy with scalloped edges and finial-like tops, and a reddish-orange cloth and thin cord hang from its side. The pillar has a carved, bulbous capital and twisted rope-like bands along its shaft. No people are visible.2014-08-15A tall dark stone or metal column rises diagonally from an ornate square base, shot from low angle against a pale blue sky. The shaft is wrapped with rope in several places and carved with a repeating rope-like moulding. A saffron-orange flag with a dark section flutters from a small bracket at the top. Carved leaf or floral relief decorates the base, flanked by brass-coloured pillar-shaped ornaments. A small corner of pink flowers appears at the lower right. No people are visible.2010-02-09October 24 20122012-10-24January 23 20112011-01-23 +1 copies