Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A father of three has died this morning after falling from a 60-foot pole while performing in a traditional drama, according to Nanuoya Police.

The deceased has been identified as a resident of the Glasgow Estate within the Nanuoya police division.

It is reported that annually, estate workers of the area perform a drama and organize a ceremony as part of preserving the Hindu culture.

Similarly, all estate workers had gathered last night to perform and witness the drama.

Police said workers erected a 60-foot flagpole, decorated the top with flowers, and conducted several special rituals until the flowers were lit as part of the ceremony.

Before sunrise, the main performer of the drama had climbed the pole to ret...