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Low-angle photo of a copper flagstaff against a clear blue sky during a flag-hoisting rite. A peach-coloured cloth flag bears two black embroidered birds and a white emblem resembling a trident or symbol, hanging beside a white jasmine garland and yellow flowers tied near its top. The ornate copper pole has a carved, textured finial and rope-like bands, and an intricately carved wooden or copper structure stands behind it. No people are visible.

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A 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.2016-01-11A tall copper dhwaja (flagstaff) rises against a pale blue sky, viewed from below. Its top carries a copper finial with scalloped edges, draped with yellow marigold garlands, green leaves and white flowers. Thick white ropes run down the pole, and the pole is decorated with embossed, ornate copper bands. No people are visible; the scene shows the flag-raising for a festival.2014-11-26October 05 20132013-10-05October 05 20132013-10-05October 05 20132013-10-05December 26 20102010-12-26Low-angle view against a dusk-blue sky of a large copper ornamental finial mounted on a copper pole. The copper piece has scalloped, repoussé-style curves and a central round boss, with a red cloth draped over its top and a white flower garland with a small wick or stem at the peak. The pole and a square copper plate behind it show polished, hammered copper bands. No people are visible.2013-07-22January 11 20162016-01-11December 23 20082008-12-23A photograph looking up at a tall ornate brass or copper pole topped by a carved wooden bracket with scalloped edges and round brass fittings. A bundle wrapped in red and white cloth with orange cord hangs from the bracket, surrounded by green leaves, and orange ropes run up to the top. The sky behind is pale blue. No people are visible in the frame.2013-03-10Looking up from below at a tall brass-and-copper ceremonial pole or staff wound with twisted rope bands, topped with an orange satin cloth and a garland of magenta and yellow marigolds with white daisies. The sky behind is pale blue. A copper ornamental fixture sits on the left side of the pole, and an orange cloth streamer hangs at the lower right. No people are visible.2013-10-05January 11 20162016-01-11