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Outdoor construction site with a row of gilded deity murtis and figures displayed on white-painted wooden platforms supported by concrete blocks, some with blue and red cloth draped over them. A woman in a saffron-orange sari stands at right on bare earth, and another woman in orange is partly visible at far right. Concrete block walls, palm trees, a crane-like machine and a water tank are in the background, with a few people in white clothing near the wall.

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December 22 20062006-12-22Outdoors on a dirt ground under a bright sky, a row of gilded metal deity murtis stands on white-painted wooden carts set on concrete blocks, awaiting installation. Several golden figures in front include a large multi-headed elephant-headed form and figures in blue and white draping, while more statues line the left side among palm trees and a shade structure. A single person in a flowing orange robe stands on the right, facing the statues with long hair, and a truck is parked near a low brick wall in the background.2006-12-22December 22 20062006-12-22December 22 20062006-12-22December 22 20062006-12-22A dirt yard beside low red-brick ashram buildings with corrugated roofs and palm trees. A long row of golden and painted deity murtis stands on grey concrete-block bases with planks laid across them, including figures in blue, pink and gold. A single seated person in an orange robe and white dhoti sits on a blue mat at the right, near a red-and-white pedestal and a pile of rubble. The scene looks like murti preparation before a consecration.2006-12-22Outdoor photo of a dusty courtyard where a row of painted deity murti statues are displayed on rows of concrete block pedestals in front of low terracotta-coloured buildings with corrugated roofs and palm trees. Statues include multicoloured and gold figures with garlands and raised arms. On the right, a woman in an orange-red robe sits cross-legged on a blue cloth, one hand raised to her face, beside a red pedestal and a small red container. Piles of rubble and sand lie to the right.2006-12-22December 22 20062006-12-22A photograph of an outdoor construction site with a figure in a saffron-orange robe standing on packed dirt, pointing upward with one arm, long dark hair falling loose, and a white cloth over the shoulder. Beside them stand a row of white stone blocks topped with white pillars and slabs. Behind them lies a cluster of gilded and painted deity murti and statues on the ground, alongside stacked blue metal rods, tarps and debris. Several people in white clothes stand further back among palm and tree foliage at the right edge.2006-12-22December 22 20062006-12-22A dusty open courtyard with a row of colourful painted deity murtis, including a golden Ganesha and many standing statues, displayed on white-topped tables raised on grey concrete blocks. A woman in an orange top and white dhoti sits on a blue mat at the right, leaning on one hand. Two figures in white stand among the statues near the centre, and a red-and-white brick building with corrugated roofing and trees stands behind. Rubble lies to the right beside a small pedestal with a bowl.2006-12-22December 22 20062006-12-22