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A large outdoor construction site with a tall grey stone Shiva linga standing on a square pedestal in the middle of a water-filled excavated pit. Stepped stone walls line the sides of the pit, and workers in dark clothing move around the edges and on the banks. Dirt mounds, piled stones and scattered building materials surround the site, with trees and a boundary wall in the background under an overcast sky. Several workers are visible at the pit's edge and on the far bank, and one worker in orange clothing stands near the base of the linga.

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A photograph of an outdoor construction site showing a large monumental Shiva linga on a square stone base rising from a water-filled excavated pit. Stepped stone and brick walls line the pit, with piles of red earth, gravel and rubble around it. A few small workers are scattered at the edges, and palm trees and green trees stand in the background under an overcast sky.2008-10-26A photograph of an outdoor construction site where a large stone Shivling is being built on a square plinth in the middle of a rectangular excavated pond. The pond has tiered brick-lined steps along its far edges and still water reflecting the trees. Loose grey boulders and reddish earth surround the pond, and low roofed buildings and trees stand in the background. Two workers in light clothing are visible on the far steps, and a small blue object sits at the plinth. Offerings of yellow flowers or marigolds lie at the base of the linga. The scene shows construction in progress rather than a ceremony.2008-10-26A photograph of a large grey stone Shiva linga standing on a square base in the middle of a water-filled stepped pit under construction. The linga's pedestal is surrounded by shallow water, with flower offerings and small heaps of marigold petals and leaves at its base. Rough stone blocks and rubble lie along the edge in the foreground, and bare red earth, piled soil and construction materials fill the background. A few workers in plain clothes are scattered across the site, and a row of low sheds, trees and a boundary wall sit beyond. The scene is an outdoor construction site for a monumental linga, with no clear ritual being performed at this moment.2008-10-26A photograph of an outdoor construction site in progress, showing a large grey stone Shiva linga on a circular yoni-style pedestal standing in a stepped excavation pit with a pool of water. A wooden ladder leans against the linga and small offerings of fruit and flowers sit on its base. Piled grey boulders and reddish-brown earth surround the pit, with low buildings and trees in the background under an overcast sky. No people are clearly visible apart from a small figure far to the left.2008-10-26A large black polished stone Shiva linga stands on a square white pedestal at a construction site, surrounded by sandy excavated earth, piles of gravel and stone blocks. A curved concrete retaining wall encircles the pit, and several workers in dark clothing move about on the ground and along the wall. Dirt mounds, scattered rubble, bare trees and a distant fence complete the open, dusty scene under a pale overcast sky.2008-11-19Outdoor construction site photograph showing a large black granite Shivalinga on a white-and-grey square plinth, surrounded by tiered stone steps being laid into an excavated sunken area. Several workers in light clothing, including one in white dhoti-style garment and others in saris, are clearing mud and carrying materials near shallow puddles. Dirt mounds, scattered stone, a few trees, low buildings and power lines form the background under an overcast sky. The linga is a deity murti, not a person, and no a person candidate is visible in the frame.2008-11-19November 19 20082008-11-19A photograph of an outdoor construction site where a large grey stone Shiva linga stands on a square pedestal in the middle of a rectangular excavated pit. The pit is filled with still greenish water that reflects the linga and surrounding terrain. Stepped concrete walls line the pit, and piles of red earth and gravel surround it. A wooden plank walkway crosses the water to the linga. Several workers in the distance are visible at the edges of the site. Palm trees and green trees fill the background under an overcast sky.2008-10-26November 19 20082008-11-19November 19 20082008-11-19A large unfinished stone Shiva linga stands on a square raised plinth inside a rectangular excavated pit filled with still greenish water. The tall grey linga with its rounded top and wide yoni-pedestal base is the central subject, surrounded by tiered concrete steps and stone-lined walls under construction. Loose gravel, piled red earth, a green bucket, and scattered tools lie around the site. Palm trees and open flat land fill the background under an overcast sky. No people are clearly visible.2008-10-26A large black polished stone Shiva linga stands on a square concrete pedestal at an outdoor construction site, with a white-painted yoni-pitha base and a black circular basin around its lower part. The linga is set in a dug-out terraced area with tiered concrete steps behind it, bare brown earth, piled stones and bamboo scaffolding. A few workers and onlookers are scattered around, including people in white near the pedestal and figures walking along the steps; a small animal is visible near the right. Trees and a boundary wall stand in the background under an overcast sky.2008-11-19