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September 09 2011

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A tall wooden ceremonial pole against a clear blue sky, with tiered carved wooden brackets hung with small bells and a gilded bull figure at the top. Copper kalasha finials crown the pole, and dried grass and straw are tied to its upper section. A saffron-orange flag with a white panel and a red emblem flutters from the pole, and a carved metal base decorates its lower column. No people are visible.2010-12-26September 09 20112011-09-09Low-angle photo looking up at a tall copper flagpole topped with an ornate copper finial of scalloped, floral-cut plates, decorated with yellow flower garlands and green leaves. A dark cloth is wrapped around the top, and ropes run diagonally from the pole against a pale overcast sky. The pole has a carved base with a square mounting plate. No people are visible; this appears to depict a dhwajarohanam flag-hoisting at a temple.2014-08-31Low-angle photograph of a tall ornate copper-toned ceremonial pole or standard against a pale overcast sky. The pole has scalloped metal fittings with dark round holes, an ornate bulbous base section, and a bundle of grass and yellow flowers tied to its top. An orange saffron cloth and white ribbons flutter from the pole. No people are visible.2009-12-23Low-angle photograph of an ornate copper-and-brass structure against a pale white sky. A tall copper column with engraved bands and a decorative floral medallion rises at right, mounted to a square plate. At left, a scalloped copper bracket holds a small brass lamp or bowl. A saffron-orange cloth is tied around the upper section, and a long curved metal blade or hook extends across the frame, with a thin yellow cord running diagonally above. No people are visible.2013-09-11July 24 20132013-07-24November 29 20112011-11-29December 23 20092009-12-23June 09 20092009-06-09December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20162016-01-11A photograph shot from below of an ornate flagpole against a pale blue sky. A saffron-orange flag hangs on the left, tied to the pole by cords. The pole's top bears a carved, scalloped brass or copper finial with a decorative cap, and its lower shaft is wrapped in embossed metal bands with a chased floral pattern. No people are visible.2010-02-12