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Close-up photograph of a large clay deity murti with black flowing hair, a red-and-pink bindi-style mark on the forehead and a red hair ornament. The murti wears an elaborate white ornamental crown and collar with mirror inlays, and a garland of pink flowers over a white embroidered garment. Behind it stands a tall white decorative backdrop with swirling filigree and mirrored motifs. No people are visible in the frame.

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Close-up photograph of a large clay deity murti of a goddess with black wavy hair, orange-pink skin, large kohl-lined eyes, a third eye on the forehead and red bindi. She wears an elaborate white decorated crown and white ornamental shoulder collar with sequins and red flower garland. Several arms hold weapons, including a long silver trident-like staff and a silver disc, with white lace-like decorations on the arms. The setting is a festival idol display against a blue backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-10-09 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a painted clay deity murti of the goddess Durga or Chandi, with a yellow-orange face, large dark eyes outlined in black and red, a red bindi and red tilak on the forehead, a small nose ring, and long black hair. She wears a white shell-like crown and white floral ornaments on the ears and neck, set against a blue backdrop decorated with white rosettes and shell-like pieces. A silver crown or mask element appears at the upper left. No people are visible; the image shows only the statue.2009-09-25 +1 copiesSeptember 25 20092009-09-25 +1 copiesClose-up of a white-faced deity murti with black curly hair parted with a red line, large red bindi, and dark kohl-lined eyes. It wears an ornate white crown and white filigree ornaments with circular rosette motifs at the shoulders and ears, and a blue beaded necklace is visible at the neck. Behind it are yellow and red decorative shapes and a painted tiger-like figure. No physical people are visible.Close-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 09 20102010-10-09September 22 20092009-09-222009-GLIMPSES-OF-NAVARATRI-CELEBRATIONClose-up photograph of a painted deity murti of a goddess with black hair, a gold forehead ornament with a dark crescent and red tilak, dark kohl-lined eyes, a gold nose ring with chain, and red lips. Behind the head is an ornate crown or prabhavali decorated with pink, blue and gold paisley-patterned sequins and pearl beads. A pink bead necklace is visible at the bottom of the frame.2021-10-10A close photograph of a large clay deity murti with a white lace-patterned crown and backdrop, black braided hair, a red-and-white bindi style forehead mark with third-eye motif, and several raised arms holding weapons and objects. Its white embroidered garment is decorated with sequins. A human hand, partly visible at the left edge, touches the murti's hair and shoulder while another hand appears at the lower right. A blue backdrop is visible behind. The image shows the murti's ornamentation and handling rather than a ritual event with several participants.2010-10-10Close-up photograph of a Devi deity murti decorated for Navaratri alankar. The goddess has a large white ornate crown and halo of shell-like filigree with mirror inlays, a red bindi and third-eye mark, and large painted eyes. She wears a white embellished garment with mirror work and two long yellow marigold garlands hanging down the chest. Her arms show white decorative bands, and a dark fur-like cloak falls at her sides with a thin rod or weapon shaft visible on the left. No physical people are present.2011-10-01Close-up photograph of a painted clay deity murti with a yellow face, large black-outlined almond eyes with red rims, red tilak and forehead mark, black curly hair and a white shell-and-paper crown with lace-like floral ornaments. No physical people are visible.2009-09-22