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Low-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.

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Photograph 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.2016-01-11Low-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.2017-01-01September 09 20142014-09-09November 22 20132013-11-22 +2 copiesA 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.2016-01-11March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph looking upward at a tall polished copper-and-brass pole topped by a dark wooden bracket with carved fretwork and a gilded ornamental cap. A saffron-orange cloth and a green leafy sprig hang from the top, with thin ropes running down the pole. Small flecks drift in the air. No people are visible; the pale blue sky forms the backdrop, with a brass lamp or vessel at the left edge.2013-03-10January 01 20172017-01-01November 26 20142014-11-26September 08 20152015-09-08July 08 20092009-07-08