Dhvajastambha
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Dhvajastambha
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The dhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the flagstaff erected in front of the mukhamaṇḍapa of a Hindu temple. The dhvajastambha is usually built within the temple walls (prākāra). They are traditionally built of wood and stone, where the wooden variety is often finished with a metal covering (kavaca). The dhvajastambha is a common feature in South Indian temples. Two other objects that are grouped together with this flagstaff are the bali pitham and the vehicle (vahana) of the deity to whom the
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Flagstaff, a common feature of South Indian Hindu temples
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2024-04-07T09:59:32Z
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