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October 10 20132013-10-10A large festival deity murti of Devi as Mahishasura Mardhini, shown with many arms holding weapons, dressed in white and silver ornamented fabric with yellow marigold garlands. A fierce lion sits at her feet and a green-skinned figure lies beneath. Smaller figures flank her on each side, one holding a veena, and a small deity with an elephant-like head sits at lower left. Elaborate silver-white arches and a red backdrop frame the statues outdoors among trees. No living people are visible.2013-10-12A photograph of a clay murti of the goddess Durga flanked by two smaller goddess figures, all decorated with white lace-like paper ornaments and a blue backdrop. The central multi-armed Durga holds a trident, a sword, a bow and other weapons, and wears a white crown, a red and gold sari and a white garland; a lion sits at her feet. The two flanking goddesses wear white and red or gold garments and hold ritual objects. Painted scenes appear in the upper background, and a green-faced demon head and a small figure are visible at the bottom. No physical people are visible.2009-09-26October 11 20132013-10-11A photograph of a large multi-armed goddess murti. The central figure wears an ornate white lace-like costume and crown, with a yellow marigold garland and red flower garland draped down her body. Her many hands hold weapons including a trident, and she has a red bindi and dark kohl-lined eyes. Flanking figures wear similar white adornments and yellow and red garlands. Decorative white floral and filigree backdrop panels surround the murtis.2014-10-02Close-up photograph of a large clay murti of the goddess Durga with a yellow face, large dark eyes, red lips and a red tilak with a small round emblem on her forehead. She wears an elaborate white crown and white ornamented collar with silver-coloured bead and sequin detailing, and black hair falls over her shoulders. Her raised yellow hands hold a silver trident-like weapon and other objects, and the background shows painted red and blue figures. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted deity murti.2013-10-10September 25 20092009-09-25 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a large clay deity murti of Durga with a yellow face, painted red-tipped hands, and black hair. She wears a tall white crown and a white ornamented costume with sequin-like bead details and silver decorations. Her raised hand shows a palm gesture, and a silver blade is held in one hand. A red-tinted figure and green foliage appear in the background.2013-10-10October 02 20142014-10-02 +1 copiesOctober 02 20142014-10-02 +1 copiesA large festival image of the goddess Durga is centred in the frame, with her multiple arms raised and holding weapons, flanked on each side by a smaller white-clad goddess figure wearing yellow marigold garlands and elaborate white crowns. The central deity wears a white sari with red accents, a red bindi, and a yellow flower garland. Behind them is an ornate white decorative arch with red and blue painted panels. In the foreground a flame burns in a dark metal oil lamp, and small demon-like figures with green and red faces appear at the bottom edge. No people are visible; the figures are sculpted murti.2013-10-12October 03 20112011-10-03