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Low-angle photo of a tall ornate copper flagstaff against a pale blue sky, its cylindrical shaft wrapped in braided copper bands and topped by a decorative copper finial with a square canopy plate. A white and orange-bordered cloth banner hangs from it, draped with a garland of yellow and red marigold-type flowers and a bundle of green leaves and grass tied at the top. No people are visible.

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April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesNovember 26 20142014-11-26Low-angle photograph of a tall copper-coloured ceremonial flagstaff against a pale cloudy sky. The pole has repeated ornate ridged bands and a carved wooden canopy block at the top, with a small bunch of flowers and grass tied near the crown. An orange and white cloth flag streams from it, with orange cords running up beside it. No people are visible.2009-12-23Low-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.2016-01-11April 14 20132013-04-14 +3 copiesA photograph looking up at an ornate copper flagstaff, or dhwaja stambha, against a pale blue sky. The copper pole has embossed bands and a square base, with a copper pennant-like finial above. Yellow marigold garlands and red and white flowers are tied near the top, with a white rope or cloth running down from the flag. Green leaves and a sugarcane-like stalk appear at the left edge. No people are visible. This shows the flag raising for the Nithyanandeshwara Brahmotsavam festival.2014-11-26June 09 20092009-06-09April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14Upward-angled photo of a tall copper dhwaja stambha (flagstaff) against a pale lavender sky. The copper mast is wrapped with rope and topped with a copper crown-like finial with scalloped edges and a square plate. A red and white flag, tied with green leaves and a feathery grass bundle, hangs from the top, held by two long ropes. No people are visible.2013-03-11Low-angle photograph of a tall copper flagstaff against a pale sky during a dwajarohanam flag-hoisting. The dark copper pillar has twisted rope-like bands and a square capital with a decorative dome. Above, a dark wooden crossbar with scalloped edges holds a red and white cloth flag, a bundle of straw or grass, and orange cords. No people are visible.2013-03-11