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A tall copper-toned ceremonial flagstaff rises from a white square base on an open dirt ground, its top ornamented with a finial and a fluttering saffron-orange cloth. Tall coconut palms surround it under a heavy grey sky. At the base, a small black seated figure, possibly a deity murti or statue, wears a garland of marigold-like flowers and a red cloth. A red hatchback sits at the right edge beside the palms. Grey and blue cloud cover dominates the upper frame.

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A tall copper flagstaff, dhvaja stambha, rises from a white square plinth in an open palm-lined compound under a heavy grey sky. A short saffron-orange cloth flutters from the top of the pole. Coconut palms surround the pole, with a red minivan parked at the right edge and a low building visible at the far left. A seated figure in dark clothing, with a garland of flowers around the neck, sits in front of the plinth, partly hidden by it. Their face is not visible, and their identity cannot be determined from the image. The overall scene is an outdoor temple setting in daylight.2007-08-26A tall polished copper or brass dhwajastambha flagpole rises from a white plinth in an open yard surrounded by coconut palms. A red cloth is tied near its tip beneath a gilded finial. In the foreground at the base, a seated devotee with dark hair and a garland of yellow and red flowers faces the pole. A small red hatchback is parked to the right and a green bin stands to the left under a pale sky.2007-08-26August 26 20072007-08-26A tall bronze or brass flagstaff rises above palm trees under a heavy grey sky, with an orange-saffron cloth fluttering from its upper section and a decorative finial at the top. The lower trees and foliage are visible at the base, and a pale patch of blue sky shows at the left. No people are visible in the scene.2007-08-26Outdoor photograph of a tall, slender ornate metal flagstaff or dhvaja stambha standing on a white stepped plinth in an open sandy yard. The pillar is copper-coloured with ringed segments and a tiered decorative top with small finials and a red cloth tied near the summit. Nearby stand white square platforms, a black Nandi bull statue draped with garlands on the right, and a small white building with a green roof. Tall coconut palms and leafy trees surround the yard under a cloudy sky. No people are visible.2007-08-26A tall copper-coloured dwajastambha flagstaff rises from a white stepped plinth in an open dirt clearing, backed by coconut palms and trees under a pale blue evening sky. A black stone Nandi figure sits at the base of the pillar, garlanded with a white and marigold necklace. A white cloth is wrapped around the lower shaft, and orange cloth and green foliage hang near the top of the pole, which is capped with a decorative finial. No people are visible in the photograph.2006-12-23A tall polished metal dhwajastambha, a ceremonial flagstaff with tiered ornamental capital and a red cloth banner, rises from a white stepped base on a sandy ground. Coconut palms and leafy trees frame it under a cloudy sky. To the right stands a black Nandi bull statue draped with garlands and a red cloth, beside a white roofed shed and parked vehicles. No people are visible.2007-08-26February 25 20072007-02-25A photograph of a tall copper-coloured flagstaff, a dhvaja stambha, rising from a white stepped plinth in an open sandy yard. The mast is topped by tiered metal finials and a small orange cloth flutters near the top. To the right stands a black Nandi bull statue draped with garlands beside a small white building. Palm trees and dense green trees surround the yard under a heavy grey sky. No people are visible.2007-08-26Outdoor photograph of a rural compound under a pale, cloudy sky. A tall polished copper dhvaja flagstaff with a small red pennant rises on the right beside a white stepped plinth that has a garland draped on it. Tall coconut palms frame the scene, and a wooden post fence runs across the foreground. A dark motorcycle is parked at the left edge, and a low white building and open dry land appear in the distance. No people are visible.2007-08-26A tall, slender wooden pole rises above palm trees against an overcast grey sky. Its upper section is wrapped in orange cloth and topped with a carved ornamental finial, resembling a ceremonial flagstaff or dhvaja stambha. Coconut palms with dense fronds stand in the foreground and lower right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-07A tall copper-coloured ceremonial flagstaff, a dhvaja stambha, rises from a white stepped plinth on a sandy open ground. Its tiered finial carries gilded ornaments and a small orange cloth flutters near the top. Coconut palms and leafy trees surround the site under a heavy grey sky. To the right, a white-walled shed with a green roof stands beside a parked vehicle and a black stone Nandi decorated with flowers. No people are visible.2007-08-26