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Photograph of a workshop or temple interior where several people are moving a large white statue of a seated saint with a white head covering and a short beard. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a dark bead necklace stands at left with hands raised. A woman in white clothes leans forward at the statue's base, holding a rope or cord, while a man in a blue-grey t-shirt and glasses and a bald man in a blue striped shirt push and steady the figure. A kneeling monk in orange robes works at the pedestal at lower right. A black deity murti stands behind the statue, and a ladder, tools and a stone slab lie in the background.

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A white glossy statue of a seated saint with a white head covering and a vertical orange tilak mark on the forehead is being positioned by a group of people in a plain interior with cream block walls wall sconce lights and a dark carved deity murti on a shelf behind. A bald man in an orange and red-trimmed robe crouches at the front base of the statue, while a woman in white trousers and a white t-shirt leans in to steady its leg. A bearded man in glasses and a light blue shirt presses from behind, a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt and another man in jeans help lift and turn the figure, and white packing foam and a white cloth lie on the grey carpet. The scene shows the statue being moved or set in place.2007-11-07A photograph of a temple interior being prepared, with workers handling a large white statue of a seated figure with a bald head and long beard, its base wrapped in white foam and packing material. A woman in a white t-shirt and loose white trousers leans into the statue, hand on its shoulder, while a man in a brown polo shirt and dark trousers steadies its lower body. Another man in a blue shirt and jeans stands behind them, and a man in white kurta and pants with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala stands at left near a gilded wall panel. A rope hangs at right and a yellow lifting frame is mounted on the ceiling. Debris and a red tool cart lie on the grey carpet.2007-11-07A photograph of workers installing a large white statue of a bald, bearded saint with a vertical orange tilak on the forehead and a white cloth draped over the body, placed against a plain cinder-block wall. A man in a grey-and-blue patterned shirt and a red-haired man lean in to steady the statue, while a man in a grey shirt and navy cap and a man in a striped shirt and navy cap kneel at its base. In the background a woman in a white top wears a rudraksha mala, and a man in an orange saffron-coloured wrap and red undershirt stands beside a stone basin. An orange-shirted person stands at the left edge.2007-11-07A white marble statue of a seated saint with a white pillow behind him is being positioned inside a temple-in-progress with plain cinderblock walls. A man in an orange robe with a red top and a long swept-back ponytail stands at right, observing the work. A person in white clothes stands behind the statue adjusting its drapery, and a man in a striped shirt and blue cap kneels at lower left, holding the statue's foot. A yellow strap hangs from above the statue. The scene is a construction and installation moment.2007-11-07A photograph of workers attending to a large white glossy seated statue of a bearded saint with a tilak mark on the forehead, draped in white robes. A bald man in a blue patterned t-shirt leans in on the left, a woman with dark hair and a rudraksha mala stands behind the statue, and a man in an orange robe over a red top stands on the right with one hand resting on the statue's shoulder. In the foreground a man in a striped shirt and navy cap with a cannabis leaf emblem kneels and works on the statue's base, while another person in a blue shirt kneels at the lower right. The room has plain white cinder-block walls and grey carpet.2007-11-07A white ceramic statue of a bearded saint with a tilak mark on the forehead sits on a pillowed seat in a plain room with white block walls and carpet. Five people surround it while work proceeds. On the left, a man with reddish hair in a patterned light shirt leans in with one hand on the statue's lap. A woman with hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala wears white clothes and rests a hand on the statue's shoulder. Beside her stands a man with dark hair in a saffron-orange robe over a red garment, his hand raised near the figure, and a visible photo caption is not present. Two men kneel in front, one in a striped shirt and navy cap with a cannabis-leaf print, the other in a blue t-shirt with a printed portrait and a red bucket beside him. The scene is a photo of statue installation work.2007-11-07A photograph of a white statue of a seated saint with a bald head, forehead tilak, and white robes being installed or finished indoors against a white cinder-block wall. A man with reddish hair and a patterned light-blue shirt leans over the statue placing a hand on its lap. A kneeling man in a navy cap and striped grey shirt works at its base. Beside them a woman in a white top and rudraksha mala touches the statue's shoulder, and a person in a saffron orange wrap stands at right, appearance uncertain, shown from the side with a red sleeveless top beneath. A kneeling person in a blue shirt works at lower right. Plastic sheeting and tools lie on the grey carpeted floor.2007-11-07Several devotees and volunteers handle a large white seated statue of a saint with a white head covering, positioned in a plain white-walled room, apparently during installation work. A woman in the foreground wears an orange top over a red sleeveless top and holds her hand near the statue. A young man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala leans in, and a bald man in a blue patterned shirt kneels at the lower left. Another woman in white with curly hair bends over the statue's lap, and a white strap hangs from the upper centre. No identifiable a person is shown; the statue is a depiction of a saint, not a living person.2007-11-07A photograph in a bare cinder-block room with grey carpet. A large white glossy statue of a seated saint with a bald head, a forehead tilak, a short beard and white robes sits on a white throne-like seat. A man in a saffron-orange wrap over a red undershirt, with long dark hair tied back, stands at right with one hand resting on the statue's head. At left, a man in a blue cap and striped shirt and another person in an orange garment look on. Hoses hang from the ceiling at upper left. The statue is a depiction of a saint, not a living person.2007-11-07Interior photo of a bare temple construction space with a concrete floor, tiled ledge, and unfinished walls. A woman in saffron-orange robes stands at right holding a brass tray of flowers and offerings toward a man in a grey shirt and glasses who reaches forward, while a man in a blue shirt stands behind. Another woman in orange kneels at lower centre, and a bald man in a patterned white shirt kneels at left with hands pressed together. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at centre. Carved deity murtis and wooden crates are visible in the background, and a wooden rod leans against the ledge at left.2007-11-07Photograph of a temple installation in progress at a doorway with bright tiled walls and a carpeted floor. A tall standing figure on the right wears a full-length saffron-orange robe with a red undergarment, has long dark hair pulled back, and watches the work with a slight smile while holding a corner of the robe. Several workers in saffron and casual clothes crouch and bend, lifting and maneuvering a large gold-coloured deity murti or ornate golden frame through a doorway. Behind them a heavy gold-toned panelled door stands open. A man in a purple shirt kneels in the foreground beside a tiled platform.2007-11-07A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange dhoti-style wrap over a red sleeveless top and a small red tilak on his forehead, leans in to adjust the leg of a large glossy white statue of a bearded saint seated on a chair. A pale-clothed assistant in white kurta stands partly behind the statue, and a woman with light hair and a watch on her wrist supports the statue from the right while a yellow lifting strap hangs above. Behind them stands a dark carved deity murti, and the floor is covered with white dust.2007-11-07