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A golden deity murti of the fierce goddess Kali, with long flowing black hair, a tongue protruding from the mouth, and multiple arms holding a trident-like staff and other implements. She wears an ornate silver-and-gem crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a red and orange garment, and is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and purple and red flowers. The image is a close-up of the decorated murti during festival worship.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A goddess murti in a Durga-type form, adorned with an ornate silver crown and heavy jewelled gold necklaces set with red, green and white stones. Many arms hold weapons including a trident, a sword and a bell-like object, while a raised hand shows an abhaya gesture. She wears a red silk sari with gold border and a purple underskirt, with long black hair falling over her shoulders. The murti is surrounded by yellow and orange marigold garlands and tassels, a dasara-festival decoration setting. No people are visible.2010-10-17A golden-faced deity murti of the goddess Devi is decorated for worship, with multiple arms holding weapons including a trident, a sword, a mace-like club and a damaru-shaped object. She wears an elaborate silver-and-jewelled crown, large earrings, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and a red garment with green sleeves. A dense arch of yellow marigolds, red, purple and white flower garlands frames her, and long black hair falls over her shoulders. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue shown in a festival decoration setting.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 16 20102010-10-16Close-up photograph of a multi-armed deity murti, a goddess with a golden face, elaborate jeweled crown and heavy red-and-gold jewelry, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a red silk garment. She holds a trident and other weapons in her many hands, with a long black hair strand falling beside her. Colourful fabric and garlands surround the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-10-17A goddess murti is adorned for worship in a close frontal view. The face is golden with a red bindi and a nose ring, and a tall gold crown set with green and red stones sits on the head. Heavy red silk drapes the body beneath layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a belt of stones. A long trident with jewelled prongs leans at the left, and white jasmine garlands, yellow and purple flowers, and green leaves frame the figure. Fresh limes rest at the edges.2007-10-12A golden deity murti of Devi, a multi-armed goddess, stands at the centre, framed by a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow and orange with red, purple and green tassel garlands. She wears an ornate gold crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red and purple sari. Her many arms hold weapons including a trident, a sword and a conch-like object, and one hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Behind her hangs a decorated canopy with tasselled fringe and peacock-feather motifs, and a blue curtain is visible at the right. Garlands and ornaments dominate the frame, with no physical people visible.2010-10-17A richly decorated metal deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands at the centre of a shrine, framed by a large arch of yellow, orange, purple and white marigold and flower garlands. The murti wears an ornate silver-and-jewelled crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari-style dress with purple underskirt, and carries a trident and many other weapons and implements in her raised hands. A long spear rests diagonally across the figure. Above, colourful tasselled cloth hangs from the canopy. A small painted face is visible at the lower right edge. No living people are visible.2010-10-17A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands framed by a large arch of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. She wears an ornate crown with red and green jewels, a halo-like arc of white-and-red stones behind her head, heavy jewelled necklaces and a long orange and red sari. She holds a small ritual object in one hand and a long staff or weapon in the other, with long black hair falling over her shoulders. The arch is edged with gold-embossed decoration. No physical people are visible.2010-10-08October 17 20102010-10-17A close photograph of a deity murti of Goddess Kali decorated for a festival. The golden face with a red tongue and black hair frames the centre, wearing a jewelled silver crown and ornate gold necklaces. Multiple golden arms hold weapons and gestures, including a long silver trident-like staff. The murti is framed by garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers and green leaves, with a red and orange silk drape. No people are visible.2010-10-16 +1 copies