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Outdoor photograph of a construction site with a crane lifting a large bronze-coloured bell suspended from a cable. Three men work on steps below: a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala holds up his hand toward the bell, a man in a yellow shirt and dark trousers stands beside him, and a man in a pink shirt and dark trousers reaches toward the crane. A red-orange flag lines the steps, and rows of red-tiled seating stretch to the left under a pale blue sky with oleander shrubs behind a metal railing.

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A photograph of a construction scene on a sloped, tiled-roof structure with red flags on poles. A crane hoists a large carved stone element. Four men work on the steps: one in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at left with arms raised toward the load, another in a yellow shirt and dark trousers helps, a third in a pink shirt and dark trousers reaches toward the stone, and a fourth in a beige shirt stands at right beside a metal railing. Oleander shrubs with pink flowers and a clear blue sky fill the background. The man in saffron is the only figure whose clothing suggests a sannyasi; no one is identified as a person.2016-11-18A photograph of an outdoor construction site at a temple-like complex with red-tiled steps and a grey lifting crane. A large stone object, resembling a carved base or slab, hangs from the crane's cable. Red flags on tall poles line the area, with green shrubs behind a metal railing. Four people are visible: a woman in an orange sari with her hand raised near her head on the left, a man in a yellow shirt and dark trousers standing on the steps, a man in a pink shirt pointing toward the stone, and a man in a tan shirt and jeans on the right at the railing. A carved stone pedestal sits on the steps near the railing. The sky is pale blue.2016-11-18November 18 20162016-11-18A photograph of a red-and-cream stepped platform with a fence and red-orange flags on poles. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, seen from behind with a rudraksha mala on his arm, stands on the steps. A man in a yellow and red top lifts a stack of tyres in a cloth sling, while a young man in a cream shirt and jeans, barefoot on the step, holds a long wooden pole. Oleander shrubs with pink flowers and a small white box stand behind them, with a fenced construction area in the background.2016-11-18Outdoor construction scene under a pale blue sky at a site with red-brick tiered seating and rows of small red and orange flags on poles. A crane's hook lifts a large metal bell-shaped object, with a rope hanging from the boom. A man in an orange robe stands on the stone steps at left, lifting one arm, while a man in a yellow shirt and jeans on the right holds a long pole or rope and watches. Another person in pink stands further back near the seats. Oleander bushes and string lights line the upper edge of the frame.2016-11-18A photograph of a construction site on a roofed structure with red-tiled sections. A crane arm lifts a large dark bucket or hook overhead against a pale blue sky. Red and saffron flags on tall metal poles line the edge, with a chain-link fence and green shrubs with red flowers on the right. Four men are visible: one in an orange robe on the left, one in a pink shirt and dark trousers climbing steps in the centre, one in a yellow shirt beside him, and one in a golden-brown shirt and jeans in the foreground looking up at the crane.2016-11-18December 02 20162016-12-02November 18 20162016-11-18A photograph of a group standing on the stone steps beside a water tank at a temple complex, with rows of dark carved stone figures and rows of red-and-white tiered seating behind them under a line of orange and red flags on poles. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red-brown robe stands with a white-clad man, and a woman in a yellow kurta stands nearby. To the right, two young men in orange robes wear garlands and rudraksha malas, and another orange-clad figure with a mala stands near the water. Two men in light blue and white shirts stand at the left edge. The group faces the same direction in a calm, attentive pose, with a small pool of water at the lower right.2017-03-26Outdoor photo of a red-stone stepped ghat lined with saffron and red flags on poles. A bearded sannyasi with long dark hair, wearing a rust-brown robe and a long beaded necklace, stands centre-left with arms relaxed. Nearby, a young sannyasi in orange robes and a garland stands at left beside a patterned cloth and a small gilt-framed object. Several other people in orange robes stand behind on the steps. On the right, a group in western and ethnic clothing, including a man in a white kurta and white trousers, a woman in a yellow kurta, and men in light shirts, look toward the ceremony. Trees and a pale sky fill the background.2017-03-26A photograph of a red sandstone ghat staircase lined with small black and gold oil lamps and a row of red flags on poles against a pale sky. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on the steps; one long-haired sadhu in a reddish-brown shawl stands near the centre, and a younger robed figure in orange with a bead necklace is beside him. A man in a plain white kurta and trousers stands centre-right, and a woman in a yellow kurta and a woman in a patterned top and dark trousers stand to the right. Pieces of coloured cloth lie on the lower steps.2017-03-26Outdoor photo on red stone steps beneath saffron flags on tall poles. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a rust-red robe and a large beaded necklace, stands centre-left. To his left, a younger figure in orange robes with a white garland and a rudraksha-style mala stands near a golden lion-figured altar piece on a maroon cloth. Behind them, several people in orange robes stand on the steps. On the right, a man in a yellow kurta and white trousers points toward the distance, with a man in a white shirt beside him and other visitors in casual clothes on the steps. A golden ornate panel and lion figures sit on the platform, with an umbrella and colourful fabric at lower left.2017-03-26