The bamboo pole is a symbol for the attributes of strength, adaptability, and resilience—qualities necessary for overcoming obstacles in life. Thtinptie cloth, which is fastened to the top of the pole, represents surrender to the divine, purity, and devotion. It acts as a prompt to live a morally upright life. The earthly domain and our relationship with the natural world are symbolized by the mound of earth upon which the pole is set.
