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Two other objects that are grouped together with this flagstaff are the
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Flagstaff, a common feature of South Indian Hindu temples
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Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu
India
Hindu
South Indian
bali pitham
vahana
Dhvaja
Gopuram
Vahana
Hindu temple architecture
"Dhvajastambha, Dhvaja-stambha: 6 definitions"
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Worship in Hinduism
Ārati
Bhajan
Darshan
Deities
Festivals
Homa
Yajna
Kirtan

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