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A 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.

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A 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 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.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.2008-10-26October 26 20082008-10-26October 26 20082008-10-26A 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 of a large grey concrete Shiva linga on a circular yoni-style base, under a partly cloudy sky. Piles of rough grey boulders sit on the right and left, and reddish-brown excavated soil covers the foreground. Stepped concrete terraces run behind the linga, with a black hose and a yellow bag lying on the ground. Low single-storey buildings with green roofs and several trees stand in the background. A few workers are scattered across the pit, one in a red garment at left. The linga is unfinished, with a rough broken top, indicating ongoing construction.2008-10-26Outdoor 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 20082008-11-19November 19 20082008-11-19November 19 20082008-11-19Outdoor construction site showing a large black polished stone Shivalinga on a square concrete plinth with a white base ring, set in a sunken excavated area with tiered concrete steps on both sides. Several workers in light clothing move around the site, some carrying materials, with piles of rubble, bamboo poles and a hose on the ground. Dry earth, scattered trees and a pale overcast sky surround the site.2008-11-19