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Outdoor photo in a residential yard during preparation for a temple inauguration. A large black stone deity murti stands upright, wrapped with yellow lifting straps and held in place by workers. In front, a white and yellow painted Ganesha figure sits on a pink lotus base. On the right, a black carved stone sculpture of a seated deity with multiple arms rests on a dark pedestal, and a gilded Nataraja-style figure within a golden arch stands behind it. Three men are present: a man in a pale green shirt and khaki trousers gestures toward the statue on the left; a man in a dark grey t-shirt and jeans touches the black statue; a man in an orange-red shirt, orange shawl and white trousers stands on the right. Yellow straps, a white cloth and a red cloth lie on the ground. Beige stucco building and hedges in background.

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Outdoor photo of a temple installation in a paved courtyard beside a two-storey stucco building and green hedges. A man in a light blue shirt and jeans stands on an aluminium stepladder, guiding a hoisted black stone deity murti by its crown while a crane cable and strap lift it. Beside him, a man in a pale yellow shirt and khaki trousers looks on. A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti with an orange shawl stands at the centre-right pointing upward. Nearby are a white and pastel-coloured Ganesha figure on a lotus base, a dark stone statue, and a gilded Nataraja statue in a arch. Wooden pallets and white cloth lie on the ground.Outdoor photo of a temple preparation scene in a residential courtyard. A man in a light blue t-shirt and jeans stands on a metal stepladder, guiding a large black stone deity murti suspended from a crane hook with straps. A man in an orange shirt and cream trousers works beside a white and pastel Ganesha murti with a yellow crown, green collar and pink lotus base. Another man in dark clothing with glasses handles a strap on the right. Behind them are gold-finished statues including a dancing Nataraja figure with a flame arch, and a shaded building with a hedge. A small white cloth and red fabric lie on the ground, along with scattered straps and cinder blocks.Outdoor installation of a tall black stone deity murti in a residential yard, lifted by a chain hoist and wrapped in yellow lifting straps. A man in a light blue t-shirt stands on a silver stepladder at the top, steadying the statue, which holds a conch and a discus. A man in a grey t-shirt and jeans photographs the work, and a man in an orange shirt and white trousers stands beside the statue holding a strap. A pink and white Ganesha statue stands at left. Shrubs, a stucco building and cinder blocks surround the site, and a red flower lies at the statue's feet.Outdoor photo of workers installing a large black stone deity murti in a courtyard beside a temple building. A man in a yellow polo shirt and grey trousers looks up at the statue, while a man in a dark grey t-shirt and jeans grips a yellow lifting strap around the figure's waist. A third man in a light grey shirt stands on a silver stepladder at the top, steadying the statue's raised arm. A hook hangs from a crane above. The statue wears a tall crown, ornate armour and holds a discus-like disc and a club. Beside it stands a pink and white Ganesha statue in gold ornaments, and at the right edge a gold-coloured figure is partly visible. Bushes, bricks and a pale stucco building surround the scene.Outdoors in a sunlit courtyard, workers install large temple statues. On the left, a black stone Ganesha murti wears a red and white cloth and a yellow-and-red shawl. Beside it, a dark Ganesha figure is draped in a bright green and pink sari-like cloth. Centre, a pink and white painted Ganesha sits on a pedestal beside a brass oil lamp. On the right, a tall dark deity murti stands with raised arms; a man in a grey shirt and jeans steadies it while another man in a white shirt and cap ties straps near its base. A golden arch frames the greenery behind, and a white tent wall stands at the left edge.Outdoor temple preparation scene in a residential yard. A man in a light blue shirt and jeans stands on a silver aluminium stepladder, reaching toward a large black stone deity murti suspended by yellow lifting straps from a hook above. The black murti has a tall crown and multiple arms. In front is a painted white, yellow and pink Ganesha figure seated on a lotus base. To the right a dark carved multi-armed stone sculpture sits on a black plinth, and a man in a yellow shirt stands beside it. Behind are a gilded Nataraja-style dancing Shiva figure within an arch and a white building with a wall-mounted air conditioner. Yellow straps lie on the ground beside a white cloth with a red cushion.Outdoor photo of a temple statue being installed in a residential-style courtyard with stucco buildings and green shrubs. A tall black stone standing deity murti with a tall crown and raised hands is suspended by yellow lifting straps from above and set on a dark pedestal. A man in a loose-fitting orange robe with a shawl stands at left, looking up at the statue, barefoot in sandals. Beside him sits a white and pink painted Ganesha statue with a golden crown, holding a modak, seated on a pink lotus. At right, a man in a grey t-shirt and jeans reaches up to guide the statue, and a stepladder stands against the wall. Yellow straps lie coiled on the concrete ground. A partial figure is visible at far left.Outdoor photo of a large black stone statue of a four-armed deity being prepared for installation in a courtyard beside a beige stucco wall and green shrubs. A man in an orange dhoti and shawl, shirtless with his back to the camera, adjusts a yellow lifting strap around the statue's waist. A young man in a grey t-shirt and a bald man in a light shirt help steady the figure, which holds a discus and conch. A red flower sits at its base. A second black statue, partly visible at left, and a gold ornamental arch at right frame the scene. A hook hangs from above. Three people are visible.November LA 2007A photograph of an outdoor courtyard setup being assembled, with several large deity statues arranged among shrubs and a stucco building. In the centre, a tall black stone standing figure with four arms holding a drum and trident is being secured with yellow straps, and a man in a grey t-shirt and blue cap stands beside it on a ladder-like stand, working on the statue. To the right, a gilded bronze Nataraja dancing figure stands within a golden arch-shaped halo on a white-draped platform, with a gold arch and seated figure beside it. On the left, a dark seated figure in a white dhoti and red-and-gold shawl sits near a painted figure in a green and pink sari. Another white-draped table holds a small seated figure in orange and white.Outdoor courtyard preparation for a temple inauguration beside a beige two-storey building. Several large black stone deity murtis rest on wooden pallets and bricks, including a multi-armed figure and a seated figure with a tall crown. A gold-finished Nataraja dancing figure stands within a gold arch, next to a gold-finished standing deity in a halo frame. A black stone basin and a black Ganesha-like figure sit nearby. Two men and a woman in casual clothes stand at the right, one in a white T-shirt and jeans looking up. Yellow straps and blue-and-white rope lie on the concrete, and a white canopy frame stands at the edge.Outdoor photograph in a paved courtyard beside a grey stucco building with a white door numbered 5. A large black stone statue of an elephant-headed deity, seated on a stepped pedestal, is being lifted by yellow straps from a truck bed. Beside it stands a second dark statue of a seated figure holding an object, also on a wooden pallet. On the right, a man in a dark t-shirt and glasses reaches toward the statues, and a painted white and yellow figure with pink hands is visible at the lower edge. Two more people sit in the truck area at the left. A bright hazy sky and palm-lined fence complete the scene.