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The dhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the flagstaff erected in front of the mukhamaṇḍapa (front pavilion) 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. [1]
Two other objects that are grouped together with this flagstaff are the bali pitham (altar for offerings) and the vehicle ( vahana) of the deity to whom the temple is dedicated. Symbolically, these three objects are shields that protect the sanctuary of the temple from the impure and undevoted. [2]
See also
References
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2017-05-29). "Dhvajastambha, Dhvaja-stambha: 6 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
- ^ Hiltebeitel, Alf (1991). The Cult of Draupadi, Volume 2: On Hindu Ritual and the Goddess. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0226340473. pp. 91-92.
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