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A large clay murti of the goddess Durga stands centrally with many arms, each holding weapons such as swords, a trident-like spear, and a bow, set against an elaborate white lace and sequined backdrop. She wears a tall white crown, a black braided and flowing hair, a red bindi, and a long garland of pink and purple flowers over a white embroidered garment. At her feet a demon figure with a fierce face and bared teeth is being pinned, and a red and gold decorated banner with floral motifs hangs to the right.

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October 15 20102010-10-15A 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.2010-10-10October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesClose-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 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a large clay murti of the goddess Durga with multiple arms, painted yellow skin, wide dark eyes and black hair. She wears an ornate white sholapith-style crown and a white lace-like garment with beaded trim. Her hands hold weapons including a long spear-like staff and a sword, while other hands are raised in mudra. A red backdrop and lacy white ornamental frame surround the deity. No people are visible in the frame.2012-10-16Close-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.2013-10-10October 03 20112011-10-03A person in an orange sleeveless top and orange sannyasi-style garment stands at the left, reaching up to touch or adjust a large white-and-black-haired Durga murti. The goddess has multiple arms holding weapons including a sword, a trident-like staff and a bow, and sits or stands above a snarling lion sculpture. Flanking figures include a pink-saried deity figure, an elephant-headed Ganesha figure and a bearded figure in gold garments. A decorated umbrella with colourful panels and a white lace-like arch frame the scene.2010-10-10A photograph of a devotee in an orange top and orange cloth with long dark hair performing puja before a large white-and-red-lace clad multi-armed Durga murti with a tiger and a demon figure beside it. The devotee holds a long sword-like rod toward the goddess's hands while a brass plate with oil lamps and a silver bowl sits at the lower left. Two smaller white lace-decorated goddess figures flank the scene, and a golden kalasha stands in front. The setting is a decorated pandal with blue backdrop and white ornamental arches.2010-10-10October 11 20132013-10-11Close-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 copies