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A photograph taken inside an unfinished concrete-block building during temple construction work. On the right, a large black stone deity murti lies on a wooden cradle with white padded pillows, partly wrapped in a yellow rope. A man in a red sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with an orange shawl, leans over the murti with one hand on it. Beside him, a man in a white kurta and orange shawl stands with his hands at his waist, and another man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands behind them. A woman with dark hair pinned up and a beaded necklace stands at the back. On the left, wooden planks, a broom and a red-handled broom stand against a white wall.

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Photograph of a workshop or construction space with unfinished concrete-block walls and a red EXIT sign. A large dark carved stone deity murti, with a crown and armour-like ornamentation, is being hoisted and steadied with yellow rope slings. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left, one arm extended toward the statue. Beside him a person in an orange robe with a yellow sash watches. At right, a man in a blue-and-white patterned shirt grips the statue with both hands, and a bald man in a white striped shirt is seen from behind in the foreground. Wooden planks and a white cloth lie on the floor.2007-11-07Interior of a temple workshop with plain white block walls and scaffolding. In the foreground a large dark stone sculpture of a reclining deity lies on a wooden plank, showing carved serpent hoods and multiple arms. Behind it a young man in an orange shawl and red undershirt kneels and smiles beside the carving. Two women in saris, one pink and one cream with pink border, stand at left. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands centre, and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and a man in white with an orange shawl stand at right. A man in a grey cap leans over the carving at lower right. Dark stone bases and offerings sit on a platform behind, and a colourful deity figure stands in the background.2007-11-07Indoor photograph in a plain white-walled hall with a grey carpet and wall sconces. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on the left wearing a saffron-orange wrap, his back to the camera; an appearance-based candidate matching a person on the page, with long hair and saffron wrap as cues, seated facing the work. A bald man in a saffron-orange robe with a red border and a beaded necklace stands beside him, and a man in an orange-and-brown shawl stands further back. Several workers in orange t-shirts, white trousers and grey shirts bend over a wooden pallet where a large white-draped object lies on padding, while a forklift stands behind them and a dark stone-like slab sits in the foreground.2007-11-07A workshop photo inside a plain white cinderblock room with a red EXIT sign and a sign-like rectangular wooden frame leaning on the wall. A tall figure in orange robes and a red top stands at left, hands folded, watching. Several people in orange and white clothes crouch and work around a large dark bronze-looking deity murti, which is being lifted and moved on wooden planks, with a yellow and white rope wrapped around it. A man in a white striped shirt and a man in a tan shirt and jeans help hold and steady the murti. Visible people number about eight to ten in total.2007-11-07Interior of a temple under construction with unfinished walls and scaffolding. A large dark stone deity murti stands in a sunken pit at centre, flanked by white draped forms and a wooden ladder. On the right, a man in a purple shirt works near a brass lamp stand. In the foreground, a person in a red and orange robe with rudraksha malas sits on the floor beside gold-coloured ornate panels; a man in a blue shirt and a figure in white robes work nearby, and a figure in orange robes kneels at left. Brick and concrete blocks, a wheelbarrow and tools are scattered across the grey floor.2007-11-07Interior of a bare, white-walled hall being prepared for a temple, with yellow scaffolding on the right and grey carpet underfoot. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis bend over a long ornate gold-coloured wooden base carved with foliage, placing it on white blocks; one man on the left is bare-chested with rudraksha malas and a gold-coloured shawl. Behind them a man in an orange robe and orange head wrap stands beside a black sofa, and a young man in white is seated on the right. Draped cloth-covered shapes, possibly statues or thrones, stand against the walls, and a silver bowl and dish rest on a stone pedestal at right.2007-11-07A photograph inside a plain concrete-block room with an exit sign on the wall. A large black stone statue lies on its back on a wooden cradle padded with white sacks, secured with yellow ropes, while a stone plinth or base sits at the left. Four people are visible: a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at the far left watching; a person in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap bends over the statue; a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala bends to handle the statue; and a woman in white with a mala stands at the top right beside a metal hoist frame. No identifiable depiction of a person is clearly established from appearance.2007-11-07A photograph in an unfinished concrete-block room with wooden planks, brooms, a metal cart and cardboard boxes. A large black stone statue lies on a wooden cradle, wrapped with a white cloth and secured by yellow rope slings. A man in white ritual clothing with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a metal tool near the statue. A woman in a white top and white trousers with a wooden bead mala stands beside him holding the rope. A third person's arm, in a patterned sleeve, handles the rigging at the right edge.2007-11-07A photograph inside an unfinished concrete-block room with scattered wooden planks, a broom, a metal cart, and piled dark stone slabs. A large black stone statue of a reclining deity lies on a wooden pallet with white cushions. A bald man in an orange robe and a close-cropped head leans over the statue, working on it. Nearby, a woman in a white top with long dark hair and a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl look on. In the lower right corner, a child with a dark ponytail in an orange top is partly visible.2007-11-07A photograph inside a temple hall during the making of the Los Angeles temple. A man in an orange-red t-shirt and jeans pushes a yellow pallet jack carrying a large dark stone or wooden deity murti lying on white cloth over wooden blocks. A man in white ritual clothes with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style mala bends over the murti. Beside them stands a tall person in orange robes and sandals who is smiling, and several people in white, yellow, pink and orange clothing watch from behind. Small seated figures are displayed on a shelf at the back, and a fire extinguisher hangs on the wall.2007-11-07A temple interior under construction with a tall dark stone deity murti standing on a raised plinth, partly covered with a white cloth draped over its head and shoulders. A saffron-robed man with a shaved head reaches up to adjust the statue, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-white sash. Nearby, a person in a purple robe and white garment holds a tall brass oil lamp. In the foreground, seated devotees in white and orange clothing face the statue, and a brass plate sits on the floor. Other covered statues and draped shapes line the walls, a ladder and wheelbarrow stand among the scaffolding, and a silver-and-brass tray with small brass vessels rests on a ledge.2007-11-07A crowd of devotees and volunteers gathers around a large dark stone deity murti being moved into place at a temple construction site. On the right, a black carved figure with a crown-like headdress and armour-like ornamentation is being guided upright. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands in the upper centre, holding a wooden beam. Young men in orange shawls and a woman in an orange top help lift wooden supports. A woman in pink sari and a man in a striped shirt and navy cap push the statue, with a man in a blue-grey t-shirt at the right edge. The background shows unfinished white block walls and wooden framing.2007-11-07