# Decorative Street Lighting > The buyer's guide for decorative street light poles in India. Independent technical guides, 2026 price ranges, spacing and cost calculators for decorative street light poles in India. Prices are indicative ranges; standards named (IS 875 Part 3, IS 1239, IS 2062, IS 4759, IS 1944, IS 3043) should be checked against your tender. Technical input from a Nashik, Maharashtra pole and luminaire manufacturer (Xera Tech, https://xeratech.in). ## Guides - [What is a decorative street light pole?](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/what-is-a-decorative-street-light-pole/): A plain-language explanation of decorative street light poles in India: how they are built, the parts that matter, common types and where each one fits. - [How to choose decorative street light poles](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/how-to-choose-decorative-street-light-poles/): A seven-step way to pick decorative street light poles: site type, height, material, power source, luminaire, wind load and delivery. Includes a quick-pick table. - [Decorative street light pole height and spacing](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/decorative-street-light-pole-height-and-spacing/): How to set mounting height and pole spacing for decorative street lights: rules of thumb, lux targets, single vs double arm layouts and worked examples. - [Decorative street light price in India (2026)](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/decorative-street-light-price-in-india/): Indicative 2026 prices for decorative street light poles in India by type and height, what drives the cost, and the extras that are easy to forget in a budget. - [GI vs MS vs cast iron decorative poles](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/gi-vs-ms-vs-cast-iron-decorative-poles/): Compare galvanised iron, mild steel and cast iron decorative street light poles on strength, corrosion life, weight, height limits, cost and lead time. - [Solar vs grid decorative street lights](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/solar-vs-grid-decorative-street-lights/): Compare solar and grid-powered decorative street lights in India: upfront cost, trenching, outages, battery life, panel tilt and when each option makes sense. - [Heritage motifs for decorative street lights](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/heritage-motifs-for-decorative-street-lights/): What common Indian pole motifs mean (Trishul, Ashok Chakra, Dhal Talwar, Lotus, Vitthal themes) and how to choose one for a temple road, ghat or civic square. - [Decorative pole tender specification checklist](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/decorative-pole-tender-specification-checklist/): A line-by-line checklist for writing a decorative street light pole tender or BOQ: structure, galvanising, luminaire, testing, warranty and delivery terms. - [Wind load and foundation for decorative poles](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/wind-load-and-foundation-for-decorative-poles/): How IS 875 wind zones affect decorative pole design, what shapes the foundation, and the common mistakes with base plates, anchor bolts and soil. - [Decorative pole maintenance schedule](https://decorativestreet.lighting/guides/decorative-pole-maintenance-schedule/): A monthly, pre-monsoon and yearly maintenance plan for decorative street light poles, with a simple log format and a list of spares to keep in stock. ## Tools - [Pole spacing calculator](https://decorativestreet.lighting/tools/pole-spacing-calculator/): Free calculator: enter road length, pole height and layout to get a first estimate of spacing and the number of decorative street light poles. - [Solar vs grid cost calculator](https://decorativestreet.lighting/tools/solar-vs-grid-cost-calculator/): Free calculator comparing the ten-year cost of solar and grid decorative street lights, with trenching, electricity, maintenance and battery replacement. ## Applications - [Decorative lighting for parks and gardens](https://decorativestreet.lighting/applications/parks-and-gardens/): How to light parks, gardens and walking tracks with decorative poles and bollards: heights, spacing, colour temperature, glare control and solar options. - [Decorative lighting for riverfronts and ghats](https://decorativestreet.lighting/applications/riverfront-and-ghats/): Pole and luminaire choices for riverfront promenades and ghats in India: corrosion, flood levels, wind exposure, glare over water and approvals. - [Decorative lighting for temple and heritage roads](https://decorativestreet.lighting/applications/temple-and-heritage-roads/): How to choose decorative poles, motifs and light colour for temple approaches, pilgrim routes and heritage streets in India, with approval and crowd-safety notes. - [Decorative street lighting for townships and colonies](https://decorativestreet.lighting/applications/townships-and-colonies/): Choosing decorative poles for housing townships, colonies and gated communities: heights, layouts, maintenance and how to balance looks with running cost. ## Cities - [Decorative street lights in Nashik](https://decorativestreet.lighting/cities/decorative-street-lights-in-nashik/): Decorative street light poles for Nashik: temple roads, Godavari ghats, townships and MIDC areas. Local supply notes, specs and approvals. - [Decorative street lights in Pune](https://decorativestreet.lighting/cities/decorative-street-lights-in-pune/): Decorative street light poles for Pune: heritage peth areas, riverfront projects, townships and IT corridors. Specs, approvals and planning notes. - [Decorative street lights in Mumbai](https://decorativestreet.lighting/cities/decorative-street-lights-in-mumbai/): Decorative street light poles for Mumbai and MMR: coastal corrosion, heritage precincts, promenades and space-constrained streets. Specs and approvals. - [Decorative street lights in Nagpur](https://decorativestreet.lighting/cities/decorative-street-lights-in-nagpur/): Decorative street light poles for Nagpur: lakefront, memorial and boulevard projects, strong summer heat and solar suitability. Specs and notes. - [Decorative street lights in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)](https://decorativestreet.lighting/cities/decorative-street-lights-in-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar/): Decorative street light poles for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad): heritage gates, tourist routes, smart city roads and ASI rules. Specs and notes. ## Reference - [Glossary](https://decorativestreet.lighting/glossary/): definitions of pole and luminaire terms - [FAQ](https://decorativestreet.lighting/faq/): 15 buyer questions - [About](https://decorativestreet.lighting/about/): who writes the guides and how numbers are labelled - [Contact](https://decorativestreet.lighting/contact/): quotes by WhatsApp, phone, email or form ## Optional - [Full text of every page](https://decorativestreet.lighting/llms-full.txt)