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A black stone deity murti of a four-armed standing figure with a tall cylindrical crown is being positioned beside a large gold-leaf carved arch frame at a temple construction site. A forklift mast on the left and a hoisting strap above the arch show it being lifted into place. Several men in light shirts and a man in a camouflage cap help guide the frame and murti, one reaching up to steady the gold arch. White walls and a partial white cloth appear at the right edge.

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A photograph inside a bare whitewashed hall where a dark stone deity murti stands upright, holding a discus and a conch-like object in upper hands, while a large gilded arched frame hangs from overhead straps beside it. A black forklift mast with cage platform stands at left. Several people in orange and saffron garments and white shirts gather around the murti, and a man in red and orange robes with a swept-back hairstyle stands at right near a white draped cloth. A man in a grey cap and workers in shirts handle the installation.2007-11-07A photograph inside a bright, whitewashed hall during the installation of a temple deity. A tall black stone murti of a standing four-armed deity, holding a discus and a club, stands at centre beside a large gilded arched frame, with a forklift-style lift and hoist straps above. Several people in orange and saffron clothes and in white and blue shirts help guide the murti and frame. On the right, a seated man in an orange dhoti and red top, with long hair tied back, raises one hand in a blessing gesture while sitting on a white-draped platform. White cloth drapes hang on the right. a person is visible: the seated man has long swept-back hair and orange ornate clothing, though his face is not clear enough to confirm.2007-11-07Indoor photo in a bare white-walled room during temple construction. A large black stone deity murti with multiple arms and a tall conical crown stands before an ornate gold-painted arched frame with carved floral and figural details. In the foreground a man in an orange-red garment with an orange shawl and mala beads stands at left beside a man in white with an orange shawl. Several other men in white and light shirts work around the statue, one of them handling a wooden board. A wooden ladder and stacked wooden planks lie against the walls.2007-11-07A temple interior under construction with a tall black stone deity murti standing on a base, upright and armless with raised hands, being positioned near a large gold-painted arched frame lifted by a hoist strap. A red-and-black forklift with a raised mast stands in front, and workers in white dhotis, jeans and casual shirts move around the murti. On the right, a woman in an orange sari sits on a low platform beside a folded white cloth, and a man in an orange-and-white garment stands at the edge of the frame. Draped white and maroon cloths cover objects along the white-walled room.2007-11-07Interior of a temple under construction, with a large dark stone deity murti standing upright, tall and four-armed with a conical crown and held in place by workers. Behind it stands an ornate gold-leaf arched frame (prabhavali-like torana) suspended from a hoist above. On the left, a black industrial forklift-style lift stands beside a man in white and a man in blue. Centre, a man in a light blue shirt and another in white steady the statue while a man in a purple t-shirt looks up. On the right, a woman in a red top and orange wrap sits on a low platform with her hands together, while a person in orange gestures nearby. Large white draped cloths cover a shape at the far right, and a white-haired man stands near the arch. The scene is a ritual installation with a murti being positioned.2007-11-07A photograph of a large black stone deity murti with four arms, standing in front of an ornate gilded arch being installed in a bare white-walled hall. The murti holds a conch and a discus in its upper hands, its lower hands in gesture poses, and wears a tall cylindrical crown. Its sling straps hang from above the arch, and several people are lifting and steadying the arch and murti; one man in a white shirt and a woman in a white top reach toward the arch, and a person in orange robes stands behind it. A man in a blue shirt stands at left holding a camcorder, and a man in a striped white shirt stands at right. A small exit sign is visible on the wall, and an electric wall sconce lights the scene. A purple logo appears in the upper right corner.2007-11-07A photograph inside a bare, whitewashed hall where a tall black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-painted arch frame, with a ladder and blue lifting straps visible above. Around it several people work and steady the statue: a man in an orange garment with a rudraksha mala reaches toward its arm, a woman in a white top and grey knit cap stands at left, a man in a light blue shirt bends in the foreground, and a man in white dhoti with orange shawl kneels at right. One figure in an orange-red top and orange lower cloth wears a beaded mala. No candidate with distinctive a person cues is clearly identifiable.2007-11-07Interior of a white-walled hall during temple construction. A large black stone standing deity murti with a tall crown and multiple arms holds ritual objects, set in front of an ornate gold-leafed arched frame. To the left, a man in a saffron-orange shawl with rudraksha beads stands beside a man in white robes with an orange scarf; a bespectacled man in a white shirt stands at the far left. On the right, workers in light blue shirts and a grey shirt handle the statue area, and wooden pallets and framing lumber lean against the wall. A wall sconce and a ladder are visible.2007-11-07Inside a bare white-walled hall, a tall black stone deity murti stands beside an ornate gold-leaf frame, with a crown-like headdress and ornate arm details. Several people gather around its base: a man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala at left, a woman in white top with a grey headscarf, and a man in orange-red cloth with a rudraksha mala bending near the statue's foot. Another man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right with hands together. A red draped cloth and wooden board are visible at left, and a partially visible seated figure appears in white at lower centre.2007-11-07A photograph of a temple construction site where workers install and prepare decorative elements. A tall, dark polished stone statue of a standing deity murti with four arms and a tall crown stands at left, holding a discus-like object and a club. Beside it, ornate gilded carved columns with floral and scrollwork designs are being moved in. In the foreground a man in a light blue polo shirt faces the statue. To the right, workers in casual clothes, one in a maroon shirt and another in a grey shirt, work near plywood boards and an orange bucket of wet material. Bare white walls and a ladder appear in the background.2007-11-07A large black stone deity murti stands at left, with four arms holding a discus (chakra) and other attributes, wearing a tall cylindrical crown. Beside it, a gilded ornate pillar with carved floral and animal motifs rises at center. On the right, a person with long dark hair in an orange-red top looks up toward the statue, while another person in a blue shirt leans forward at right. Partial figures in white and grey caps appear at lower left, and wooden frames and a white cloth lie in the background of what appears to be a workshop.2007-11-07Interior of a temple under construction. A dark stone deity murti stands upright, held and guided by several men in white dhotis and orange cloths while a red electric forklift lifts a large ornate gold-painted arch frame behind it. On the right a tall white draped statue and a large pink fabric-draped shrine stand on a tiled platform, with a white cloth-covered altar. In the foreground a woman in an orange top and a green patterned shawl sits facing the work, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. Overhead, a crane hook hangs near the arch.2007-11-07