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Outdoor photograph of a temple construction site. In the foreground a concrete slab edge borders a deep excavated pit with exposed brick and stone walls. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl stands at the left edge holding a small object, and a second person in an orange shawl stands near the centre-left beside a stack of concrete blocks. Five men in white and light-coloured shirts and lungis stand in a row behind the pit, one holding a bamboo pole. Behind them are brick walls, a green-and-white water tank on a metal tower, rubble piles, scattered trees and a white cloth draped over bamboo scaffolding at the right.

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Outdoor construction site of a temple under way on open dry ground with scattered rubble, excavated earth, and concrete slabs. In the foreground a man in white ritual clothes and an orange shawl stands at the edge of a concrete wall. A tall figure in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair stands in the centre near the wall. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, and one in an orange top, stand behind a low grey block wall. A black water tank sits on a metal stand, with trees and a utility pole in the background under a pale sky.Outdoor construction site with red earth, stacked grey concrete blocks and a low brick wall being built in trenches. A figure in long dark wavy hair and an orange saffron garment stands at the left edge, seen from behind, with a blue plastic drum in front. Workers in white shirts and dhotis, women in pink, green and blue saris, and a man in a red shirt labour among piles of gravel and blocks under trees. A black umbrella and an orange canopy appear at the top edge.A photograph of an open square pit lined with stacked rough stone blocks in a concrete courtyard, with a ritual rite in progress beside it. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a matching shawl stands at the edge, holding offerings, with a white-clad assistant beside him. Behind them a red umbrella canopy and a tall orange-and-gold ceremonial flag stand near a white car. Around forty seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on mats in front, with a brass lamp, a green-leaved kalasha pot, fruit and flower petals on the ground. A red building with a green roof and a palm-lined background complete the scene.2006-11-20April 2008 - Making Of Kailaasa In TiruvannamalaiApril 2008 - Making Of Kailaasa In TiruvannamalaiNovember 20 20062006-11-20A photograph of an excavation site under a thatched shelter on red earth. A seated figure in saffron/orange robes sits at a plastic chair beside a tree, with a second saffron-clad person nearby. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around, one holding papers. Sandbags are stacked along a trench, with yellow tape and a pipe along the pit edge. Scattered slippers and a shallow bowl lie on the ground, and dense green trees and a wire fence sit behind.December 12 20062006-12-12 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a square brick-lined fire pit sunk into a concrete platform, with scattered yellow flower petals on the ground. Two men stand at its edge. The man on the left wears a white kurta and white dhoti with an orange-yellow shawl over his shoulder, arms folded and gazing into the pit. The man on the right wears a long saffron-orange robe draped over one shoulder and has long dark curly hair, standing barefoot and looking down into the pit. Behind them is a mound of reddish earth and dense green trees and shrubs. A small purple emblem with a white bird appears in the upper left corner.2006-11-22Outdoor photo of a bhoomi puja at a dusty construction site beside a thatched-roof, partly built concrete-block structure. Granite foundation stones are arranged on a white cloth, decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands, a brass kalasha-style pot, brass lamps, a purple-lined basket of fruit and flowers, and small oil lamps. A man in saffron robes with a shawl stands at the right of the offering, while a bald priest in white dhoti and orange shawl stands beside him. A barefoot man in white kurta and a saffron-shawled woman stand nearby, with children bending to touch the offering and other onlookers in western and Indian clothing watching. Some people are barefoot. Seven or eight people are clearly visible, with more partially visible at the left edge.2008-04-04November 23 20062006-11-23July 25 20072007-07-25