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	dhwaja stambha in the Indian temple 
	 
			
	Wat Phra Sri Maha Uma Devi on
	
	
			
	Silom  
	Road in
		
		
		
		Bangkok. 
	This tall, post-like structure is usually made of metal, or of stone with a 
	metal covering, and has three horizontal boards and three vertical bars at 
	the top. It is said 
	to be a spiritual medium between heaven and earth. 
	
						
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