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A close-up of a large deity murti with an orange face, wide dark eyes with bold black eyeliner, a red tilak and long curly black hair. A white ornate filigree crown and halo with silver sequins frames the head. A human hand with a bangle touches the murti's cheek, apparently finishing or adjusting the face. Red and gold decorations appear on the arm at the right. A blue backdrop is visible. No people are fully visible beyond the hand.

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October 10 20102010-10-10October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesA person with long, dark, wavy hair wearing a bright orange sleeveless top stands at left, using a fine brush or pointed tool to paint the eye of a large white-clad deity murti. The murti has multiple arms raised with red-tinted hands, a long black braided hair, a white ornate crown and white lace-patterned garments, and a red-marked forehead with a small third eye. Behind is a blue painted backdrop, a red wall, a green and orange decorated panel and a white floral frame. The person's face and identity are not determined from appearance.2010-10-10 +1 copiesA 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 photo of a large orange-faced clay deity murti with dark curly hair, a painted third eye and red tilak on the forehead, and kohl-lined eyes. A white ornate filigree crown and halo with mirror inlays frames the face. A human hand, belonging to an unseen person, reaches in to touch or finish the murti's cheek. No visible physical people beyond the hand.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10Close-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.2013-10-10Close-up photograph of a yellow-faced deity murti with long dark wavy hair, large red-rimmed eyes, black kohl, a red tilak and a bindi on the forehead, and a white crown. White shell-like ornaments and a white collar necklace decorate the figure, with a blue backdrop and a gold-coloured weapon tip visible at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2009-09-25 +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 copiesA priest in an orange-saffron shawl over a bare upper body stands with his back to the camera, touching the painted forehead of a large yellow-faced multi-armed deity murti. The murti has long black hair, a white embroidered garment and a white ornate crown, and holds a raised weapon with a red-tipped handle; red and white lace-like decorations fill the background. A silver vessel is visible at the lower left. No identifiable a person depiction is clearly shown; the priest is described by role only.2012-10-15A devotee in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair stands at left, reaching up to touch the face of a large white-clad deity murti with many arms, a dark flowing hair and a white crown-like headdress. The murti wears a white embellished garment with a red skirt, holds weapons and objects in its raised hands, and sits beside a lion figure and a demon figure with bulging eyes and gold armour. A brass plate with offerings and a small cup are held near the left edge. The background is a blue panel with white lace-like decoration. a person is not clearly visible as a physical person here.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10 +1 copies