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A large white sculptural murti of a multi-headed, multi-armed goddess stands on a pedestal in a decorated hall at night. The figure wears a tall crown, has a protruding tongue, and is draped with yellow and purple flower garlands and a beaded necklace. Many severed-looking heads are arranged along its legs and sides, and it holds a curved sword raised in one hand. Strings of lights, banana plants and a rope hang around it. Behind, devotees stand and sit near a decorated ritual table with offerings, and a small white lion-like figure lies at the base.

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January 11 20092009-01-11January 11 20092009-01-11November 11 20152015-11-11October 29 20162016-10-29 +1 copiesNovember 11 20152015-11-11October 27 20082008-10-27October 27 20082008-10-27November 11 20152015-11-11January 11 20092009-01-11Night ritual photograph centred on a large blue-skinned Kali murti with protruding red tongue, a white ornate headdress, a raised sword and a garland of yellow and pink flowers draped over its shoulders and a skull or mask garland. Two young male attendants in orange dhotis stand on either side, one holding a pink flower offering and one adjusting the murti, both bare-chested with rudraksha malas. In the foreground a seated figure with long dark hair and a white flower garland faces the murti. A devotee's head with reddish hair and yellow marigolds rests near the base. The scene suggests a puja or aarti in front of the Kali murti.2016-10-10 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20092009-01-11November 11 20152015-11-11