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A photograph inside a bare, whitewashed hall where a large gold Nataraja statue, the dancing Shiva within a flame arch, stands on a tiled plinth at left. A man in a white shirt and jeans on a ladder reaches up toward a suspended hoist and cable, while a woman in white garments assists beside him. In the centre foreground, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a red-banded shawl watches with his back to the camera. Another man in a white-and-blue patterned shirt climbs near a ladder. To the right, a man in a grey work shirt and cap stands near a generator, and a man in orange and a man in white look on.

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A large golden Nataraja dancing Shiva murti stands on a raised tiled platform inside a bare, white-walled hall, framed by an ornate golden arch. A man in a blue-and-white striped shirt and jeans stands on the platform gripping a rope and hardware above the statue, while another person in white clothes works beside him on the rope. At left, a man in an orange robe with a white cloth draped over his shoulder watches, and a man in a blue shirt films the scene with a camcorder. Two onlookers sit in the lower foreground, one in a cream shirt. A smaller golden figure stands beside the statue, and a hanging rig with black hardware is visible at right.2007-11-07A photograph inside a plain temple hall where a large gold-finished Nataraja murti of Shiva in a dancing pose, framed by a flame arch, is being positioned on a tiled pedestal. A man in an orange robe with a red undershirt and dark hair tied back reaches up to steady the raised foot of the statue. Beside him a man in a navy cap and striped shirt leans in to help, and a worker in orange stands behind the base. On the right a man in white kurta with an orange shawl holds a video camera, and a man in white shirt and jeans braces the statue at the left edge. Yellow-and-black safety cord hangs from the ceiling beside the statue.2007-11-07A rotated photograph of a temple interior at night showing a large golden deity murti with a golden halo-like arch behind it, draped in orange cloth and wearing a green-and-white flower garland. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand or kneel on a scaffolding platform near the deity, handling ropes and a large yellow-and-black mechanical lifting arm on the right. Scaffolding frames and electric lights surround the scene.2007-04-19Photo inside a temple under construction showing installation of a gold-painted deity statue on a tiled plinth. A gilded Nataraja-style dancing Shiva figure with a flaming arch stands at left. In the centre, a gold Devi-type standing figure with a tall crown is being lifted by a black hoist frame and blue slings. A man in a striped light-blue sweater and jeans reaches up to steady the statue. A woman in a white top and white pants stands behind it. At left, a bald man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with red borders stands watching, wearing glasses and a bangle. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers sits at lower right. Shoes lie on the concrete floor.2007-11-07A photograph inside an unfinished hall where a large gold-coloured metal Nataraja statue dances within a flaming circular arch (prabhamandala) on a tiled platform. Four people are visible: a bald man in a blue-striped shirt and jeans stands at the right of the platform, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at the far right holding a camera, a person in a red top and orange wrap stands near the statue's base with one hand on the plinth, and a partially visible person in blue crouches at the far right edge. Around them are wooden planks, crates, tools, a white bucket and yellow sponges on the floor. A red exit sign is on the wall. Ritual or work setting, with the statue being installed.2007-11-07A photograph of workers installing a large gold-coloured metal statue of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, inside a plain white-walled hall with a suspended hoist and yellow rope above. The dancer stands within a flame-like arched aureole on an ornate lotus-style base. A person in an orange robe with a red top reaches to steady the statue's raised arm, while a man in a blue cap and striped shirt kneels on a black platform beside it. Two other people in white shirts work at the lower edges of the base. Visible tools and a tiled platform edge complete the scene.2007-11-07Several people work around a large gold-coloured Nataraja statue of a dancing deity murti, framed by an ornate circular arch, set on a black and cream pedestal in a plain white-walled hall. A woman in an orange shawl over a red top, with her hair tied back, steadies the statue's raised foot with both hands. A man in a blue cap and striped shirt with blue gloves stands beside her, while two men in light shirts and gloves brace the base on the left and a man in a grey shirt and green cap leans in on the right. Two other people stand in the background. The scene shows the statue being positioned into place.2007-11-07Interior of a building under construction, with a large gilded bronze Nataraja statue dancing within a flame-edged circular halo mounted against a pale wall. A woman in an orange skirt, orange shawl and red top stands on a tiled platform beside a white bucket and yellow sponges, while another woman in orange, at left, works near tools and scattered wood. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl films with a video camera at right, and a man in a white shirt and jeans stands in the lower right foreground. Empty plastic chairs and construction debris surround the platform, with orange slippers on the floor.2007-11-07A large gilded bronze Nataraja statue of dancing Shiva, surrounded by an ornate flame arch, is being positioned on a black pedestal in a plain white-walled hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over a red-orange robe, stands beside it and touches the statue's raised foot; a woman in orange clothing watches, and a young man in a blue shirt stands behind. Beside them, a man in white clothing with an orange shawl films with a video camera. At the lower left, a worker in a cap and a person in white clothing stretch a measuring tape near the base. A yellow and black hoist strap and a metal lifting frame hang above the statue. Wall sconces and a ceiling vent are visible.2007-11-07A photograph of a large golden Nataraja statue being hoisted by a black mechanical crane with a yellow-striped rope, inside a plain white-walled hall. The dancing Shiva deity murti stands within a golden flame arch ring on a tiled pedestal. Two devotees in orange robes stand on the platform guiding it: one in a red-orange top and orange wrap, the other in orange with a red sash. A bald man in grey sits behind the pedestal, a man in a grey cap works at right, and two women in pink and white saris sit at lower right. A red EXIT sign is on the far wall, and a gold deity statue appears at lower right.2007-11-07A photograph of people moving a large gold-finished bronze statue of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti, through a glass entrance doorway. The statue, with a flame-ringed arch behind it, is being steadied on a wooden pallet. A man in a grey shirt and jeans reaches up to guide the top of the statue, while a kneeling woman in orange robes and another woman in orange and red clothing grip it from the side. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a bald man in orange robes stand nearby. Outside the glass, cars and palm trees are visible.2007-11-07A large golden Nataraja murti with a flaming arch aureole is being lifted by a crane hook outdoors in a dusty yard beside a red brick building with a corrugated metal roof. The dancing deity is draped in white cloth and garlanded with flowers. Five men stand watching on the right: several wear white dhoti and shirt, one wears a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti, and two wear saffron-orange shawls. Scattered stones and loose soil lie on the ground, and bright overexposed haze washes over the left side of the frame.