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A large white and blue-skinned deity murti of Kali stands at the centre of a shrine, with a tall white ornate crown, a red tongue, a garland of pink and yellow flowers, and a rosary of pink beads around the neck. The murti holds a sword and other implements in raised hands against a deep red backdrop draped with yellow and pink marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps with flower garlands and red-and-gold decorated pieces stand on either side, and a dark background frames the scene. No physical people are visible.

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A large white-and-blue deity murti of Goddess Kali stands at the centre of a shrine, dressed in an ornate white costume with a tall white crown, a gold necklace and a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers. She has blue skin, a red tongue and a red-tipped third eye, holding a sword in one raised hand and a severed-head style object in another with red palms raised. Strings of pink and yellow marigold garlands drape the backdrop, and two red and gold canopy-shaped ornaments flank the murti with brass oil lamps in front. No people are visible.2017-10-19A blue-faced deity murti of Kali stands at night on a gold pedestal before a deep red cloth backdrop, draped in white garments and a large white crown. She holds a raised sword in one hand and a skull-like object in another, wears a necklace of pink flower garlands and gold jewellery. Yellow and magenta flower garlands wrap the murti and the flanking oil lamps, where brass lamps burn. A partially visible priest in brown and white ritual clothing stands at the right edge, performing puja.2017-10-19A photograph of a large Kali murti decorated for worship at night. The blue-faced goddess stands on a gold lotus base, wearing a white crown, white garments, and a long necklace of white and pink beads. Her raised hands hold a sword and a khadga-like blade. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the red backdrop and surround the figure. Two brass oil lamps with flower garlands flank her, and matching red and gold decorative panels sit beside the lamps. The setting is a night puja with floral decoration; no people are visible.2017-10-19A photograph of a large white-clad deity murti of Kali at night, with blue skin, a protruding red tongue, a white crown, and a raised hand holding a sword. The figure wears a necklace of white and pink beads and stands on a golden pedestal before a deep red cloth backdrop. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the murti, and two brass oil lamps with red-and-gold decorated shades flank it, their stems wrapped in flower garlands. A smaller golden figure sits at the base among pink beads. Leaves hang on a string above, and no people are visible.2017-10-19 +1 copiesOctober 19 20172017-10-19October 19 20172017-10-19November 02 20132013-11-02A night-time photograph of a Kali murti decorated for worship. The blue-skinned deity with protruding red tongue and a white ornate crown stands on a golden pedestal, wearing a white draped garment, layered gold and pink-bead necklaces, and holding a sword in one hand. Yellow and magenta garland strands wrap the murti and the surrounding red-and-white striped columns, with brass oil lamps on either side beneath gold-and-red canopies. A smaller deity figure in gold ornaments sits in front. No people are visible in the scene.2017-10-19November 11 20152015-11-11November 11 20152015-11-11November 02 20132013-11-02Close photo of a blue-skinned deity murti of Kali with protruding red tongue, wearing a white ornate crown, yellow marigold garlands with red flowers, and a pink flower held in one hand. Red-painted raised hands and a white ornamental backdrop surround the figure, with a dark background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2015-11-11