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Photograph inside a large open workshop with a corrugated red-and-grey metal roof, yellow walls, and tiled floor. Six men walk together in a group. Two in the centre wear saffron-orange robes; the man second from left wears a saffron shawl, a rudraksha mala and a white dhoti, and the man at right wears an orange robe with a gold-bordered maroon-and-orange wrap, a rudraksha mala and an orange head-wrap. Two men at left wear maroon-and-gold robes with rudraksha malas and orange head-wraps. Behind them are stacked sculptures, statues, metal rods, a hoist frame, shelving, buckets and building materials.

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January 12 20152015-01-12A group of saffron-robed monastics walks across a large open workshop hall with a corrugated metal roof and yellow-painted walls. Several men wear rust-orange dhotis with yellow borders, rudraksha malas and orange head wraps. Two figures in the centre wear saffron-orange robes, one in an orange shawl. A man in white dhoti with a white upper cloth walks among them, and another in pale pink robes stands behind. Along the right side are stone and wooden statues, carving tools, wooden planks and buckets. The floor is paved with grey stone tiles.2015-01-12Photograph inside a large open workshop with a high corrugated roof, fluorescent tubes and fans, shelving and sculpture stock along the walls. Several men in saffron and orange robes walk together across a paved floor. A man in the centre-left wears a rust-red robe with a gold-bordered dhoti, a rudraksha mala and a white tilak, speaking to others. Beside him a man in a white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas walks barefoot. A man in orange robes with a green cloth in hand and a gold chain is smiling, and another in a long orange shawl walks at right. A figure in pale pink robes and a man with a beard in the background complete the group, with unfinished stone statues visible near the walls.2015-01-12Indoor workshop with a high corrugated roof, yellow walls and fluorescent lights, with stone and clay items on shelves behind. Six men stand in conversation. Four wear rust-red and gold-bordered robes with gold-bordered wraps and orange-red turbans; one of them, at left, wears a red robe and holds a small bag. A man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and black crossbody bag stands centre and smiles. On the right, two men wear saffron-orange robes; the man in the centre of this pair has long hair, a rudraksha mala and holds a folded green cloth, while the other wears a saffron wrap and stands with hands folded.2015-01-12A photograph inside a large open-sided hall with brick walls and a corrugated roof. Six men in orange and saffron robes and brown dhotis stand on a paved floor. Two monks wear orange turbans; one holds a long wooden staff and gestures with his hand. A central monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a name badge stands with his hands clasped at his waist. At left, a standing man in a brown dhoti and gold necklace looks down beside a gold-coloured deity murti. Workers and a green wooden cart are visible in the background.2013-10-19November 21 20142014-11-21November 21 20142014-11-21A photograph inside an orange-draped tent at a Kumbh Mela setting, with several saffron-robed sadhus and mahants walking together. On the left an elderly sadhu with long grey hair and white-painted face holds a small object. Next to him a bearded man in orange robes walks. At the centre a man with long dark hair wears an orange garment with golden borders, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and his hands are raised to his chest. Beside him a bald man in orange with gold-bordered dhoti and rudraksha mala gestures. On the right a man in a maroon shawl and white dhoti stands with his hand on his chest. The image is slightly blurred.2013-02-15Photograph inside a open-sided workshop with a corrugated roof and wire mesh wall, where artisans are carving and finishing deity murti sculptures on the brick floor. In the foreground a bare-chested craftsman in white kneels beside a golden-brown carved figure, while another seated worker and a seated man in a plaid shirt are nearby. Several saffron-robed sannyasis stand in a line; one tall figure in a saffron wrap and saffron head covering stands with hands folded, and a few men in maroon and gold dhotis with rudraksha malas and tilak marks stand beside him. Behind them are a golden deity statue, a gas cylinder, and stacked sculptures. A person at the right edge holds a red folder.2014-11-21June 11 20142014-06-11April 28 20152015-04-28June 11 20142014-06-11