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A large grey stone Shiva linga stands on a raised square plinth at a construction site, reflected in shallow standing water. The linga has a tiered yoni-pitha base and a carved panel on its shaft, with a wooden ladder leaning against it. Red earth banks and stone-tiered retaining walls surround the basin, with bare and leafy trees behind and an overcast sky above. No people are visible.

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October 26 20082008-10-26A large grey stone Shiva linga stands on a tiered square pedestal inside a shallow water-filled pit at a construction site. The linga has a rounded top with a small carved panel, and a wide stepped base with carved bands. Rough brown earth mounds and stone steps surround the pit, with a bamboo scaffold and a tall ladder beside the linga. A few green trees and a cloudy sky appear behind, and a small offering of flowers and fruit sits at the base. No people are visible.2008-10-26October 26 20082008-10-26October 26 20082008-10-26A large black polished Shivling stands on a white-and-grey square plinth at the left of a sunken, excavated site ringed by stepped concrete walls. Several workers in casual clothing, some in red and white, are scattered across the muddy ground and steps, with puddles and bamboo scaffolding planks in the foreground. Palm trees, shrubs and open fields with a cloudy blue sky form the background.2008-11-20November 07 20112011-11-07A large unfinished stone Shiva linga stands on a square raised plinth inside a rectangular excavated pit filled with still greenish water. The tall grey linga with its rounded top and wide yoni-pedestal base is the central subject, surrounded by tiered concrete steps and stone-lined walls under construction. Loose gravel, piled red earth, a green bucket, and scattered tools lie around the site. Palm trees and open flat land fill the background under an overcast sky. No people are clearly visible.2008-10-26A large black stone Shiva lingam with a white-and-gold tilak-like marking stands on a tiered red-and-white stepped platform rising from a still reflecting pool. A small orange-robed figure stands or sits at the base of the lingam. Terraced red-and-white steps line the pool on both sides, with green plants at the edges, a blue construction fence behind, and a multi-storey red-and-white building and trees in the distance.2009-08-22A large dark grey stone Shivalingam stands on a striped red-and-white square base set in a shallow water-filled pool. Its reflection shows in the still water. Tiered rows of red seating surround the pool, with white railings and a metal staircase scaffold on the left. Several small orange-clad figures are visible at the far left edge, while the stands are empty. A partly built concrete structure rises behind the linga under an overcast sky.2010-12-02Outdoor construction site at Aadikailaasa, Bengaluru. A large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a white circular yoni-peetha base set on a square concrete platform. Around it, a deep excavated pit with grey stone-block walls and mud floor surrounds the lingam. Several workers in dark and light clothing are scattered about the pit and a dirt embankment, with one or two figures visible carrying items. Palm trees, green shrubs and a partly cloudy blue sky lie beyond the site, with a wooden plank walkway by the platform.2008-11-20July 01 20092009-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a square platform in the middle of a rectangular water tank. The tank walls are faced with alternating red and white tiles, and a stone-paved walkway runs along the near edge. Dry open ground, scattered rubble, low trees and power poles stretch behind the tank under a clear pale blue sky. No people are visible.2008-12-30