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A large clay-covered sculpture of a reclining figure or deity form rests over an open brick-lined fire pit at night, with flames licking its underside and smoke rising. Dark metal pots and a tub of liquid sit on the ground in front of the fire, and a figure in white clothing is faintly visible in the background near a wall. Scattered sticks, straw and tools lie on the dirt floor of a workshop.

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September 13 20132013-09-13A large outdoor fire burns in a brick-lined pit at night on a dirt ground, with a big mass of dark clay or mud-coated material lying across the top of the flames and glowing orange at the edges. Several dark metal pots and a wooden trough sit on the ground in front, along with sticks and scattered debris. In the background, a single figure in pale clothing stands near a dim wall, and a ladder leans against the left side. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2013-09-13September 13 20132013-09-13September 13 20132013-09-13September 13 20132013-09-13September 13 20132013-09-13A photo of an open furnace or casting pit at night, set into a concrete floor, with bright orange flames rising from a crucible or mould inside. Long iron tongs or rods lie on the ground beside the pit, with scattered debris, a metal bowl and a plastic sheet nearby. No people are visible. This relates to metal casting of temple deities at a workshop.A night-time photograph of an open outdoor kiln or firing pit built from concrete blocks, with bright orange flames and thick smoke rising from its side. A partially visible person in a teal shirt and checked lungi stands at the left edge. A blue metal drum sits at the right, and a large flat concrete slab lies in the foreground beside a pile of reddish-brown clay or terracotta material wrapped in leaves. No a person candidate is visible.September 13 20132013-09-13A photograph of an outdoor earthen cooking or fire setup on bare ground. Bright orange flames burn in a dark clay pot or vessel, surrounded by ash and glowing embers. Corrugated metal sheets, tilted and angled, shield the fire on several sides. Red brick blocks form the base and a small clay container sits at the fire's edge. Scattered sticks and debris lie on the dirt. No people are visible in the frame.2013-09-04Night-time photo of an open-air workspace with a low concrete platform on which a flat sheet of material is burning, with tall orange flames and grey smoke rising. Beside it sits a shallow pit holding dark material, and at the lower left a large piece of pink and red fibrous material lies on the ground. A blue metal drum stands at the right against a dark wall, and scattered debris, sticks and charcoal lie on the dirt floor. No people are visible in the frame.Making Of Sacred Arts University