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A photograph of a blue-skinned Kali murti standing in a temple setting. The deity has long black hair, a protruding red tongue, a white crown-like headdress with lace-like edging, and a red sari with gold border and a white lacy overlay. A red and green garland of flowers and a yellow-and-red marigold-type garland hang on her body. She holds a sword in one hand and a red flower or offering in the other, with a raised red hand. Two cobras are coiled at her feet on a white base. Brass oil lamps with yellow flowers stand in the foreground, a yellow silk cloth lies at lower right, and a red-and-white striped step and a potted plant are behind. No physical people are visible.

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November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a blue-skinned deity murti of Kali with a protruding red tongue, long black hair, a white lace crown, a red and white garland, and multiple red-tipped raised hands, placed against an orange wall. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands at right, and a decorated red and gold ceremonial parasol or banner is at left. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A 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.2011-10-26October 19 20172017-10-19 +1 copiesOctober 20 20172017-10-20A photograph of a blue-skinned deity murti of Kali standing on a red satin cloth in a shrine. The figure has a white shell-and-mirror crown, a long yellow-and-orange marigold garland, a white shell necklace and a skull garland at the chest, with red tongue out and multiple arms holding a red-tipped object and a red hand. A small brass oil lamp burns at the left, and a brass kalasha with a flower garland sits in front. Behind the murti are gold-toned deity images and a red-clad figure with garlands. No physical people are visible.2011-10-26November 01 20172017-11-01A large blue-skinned deity murti of Kali stands on a white-draped pedestal before a painted backdrop strung with white flower garlands. The figure has long black hair, a white crown, a tongue out, multiple arms holding objects including a raised hand and a sword, and a white necklace with a garland of orange flowers. Beside the figure lie a red cloth and a small orange lion-like figure. Two smaller murtis, one in red and one in blue with a flower garland, sit on the lower tier of the pedestal. No people are visible.2008-10-27October 20 20172017-10-20A night-time photograph of a large painted deity murti of Kali, with blue skin, a protruding red tongue, four arms and a white crown, standing before a maroon and saffron-yellow cloth backdrop. A thick garland of red flowers hangs from its neck, and a rosary of severed heads hangs across its body. In front, a small offering of yellow cloth, marigold garlands and a brass-based lamp sits on a red and white platform, with small oil lamps glowing along the steps. No people are visible.2013-11-02