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October 29 20162016-10-29Close-up photograph of a colourful murti of the goddess Kali with blue-grey skin, a tongue protruding, and a large white ornate crown with scalloped petal shapes. Her neck and shoulders are draped with long garlands of yellow marigolds interspersed with red flowers and green leaves. One raised hand holds a pink lotus, and her other arms are adorned with bangles and a lotus-patterned armlet. Behind her is a small painted mask with a moustache, and the background is dark with a blurred pale hanging. A deity murti is shown in a temple setting.2015-11-11November 11 20152015-11-11Photo 11696173October 29 20162016-10-29Photo 11696178A photograph of a blue-skinned goddess murti of Kali standing at the centre of a shrine, with a tongue out, a white crown and a necklace of white and red flowers, and a garland of yellow marigolds around her body. She holds weapons in several raised hands and stands on a reclining figure. Behind her are gilded metal murtis of other deities, one in a red sari and red flower garlands. A brass oil lamp with a lit wick sits on a red cloth at the lower left, and a small brass kalasha or ornamental vessel is placed in front of the murti, garlanded with flowers. Gold and red cloth covers the altar base.2011-10-26Close photo of a blue-skinned Kali murti with a protruding red tongue, wide eyes, a red bindi and a black hair curl, wearing a white ornate crown and white filigree ornamentation. Yellow and pink marigold garlands are draped across the lower frame against a dark background. The image is a statue, with no physical people visible.2016-10-29November 11 20152015-11-11A night-time temple scene with a large blue-skinned goddess murti of Kali dominating the frame. The murti has a tall white crown, red tongue, four arms, and is draped in yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jewelled ornaments. In the foreground, a figure with long matted dark hair and a brown shawl or wrap raises one arm high, scattering or offering petals; only the back and arm are visible. Above, a framed portrait shows a man with a red cap and garland, and string lights and green foliage hang from the roof. Brass lamps and offerings sit at the base of the murti.2016-10-29October 20 20172017-10-20October 27 20082008-10-27