As an Hindu custom (this side of the country) they plant a tall stick (with Mango leaves / Coconut) at the front yards of one’s home to announce the arrival of a Marriage (mostly) in a few days at their home. This serves multi purpose, one people in that street come to know about the festivity that’s about to happen, even for people who walk-in unannounced this serves as an announcement et al.

One such scene here in the city, with the auspicious month about to get over fast.