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A night-time photograph of a large blue-skinned deity murti of Kali standing on a raised platform, with four arms, a white crown, a red and pink flower garland, and a long white dress. Her hands hold a sword and other implements. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and yellow and white flower garlands and offerings line the base in front of the altar. Maroon and gold cloth hangings frame the murti, and white stone steps lead up to it. No physical people are visible; a dark-haired head lies at the base of the platform in front of the statue.

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November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A 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.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A night photograph of a blue-skinned Kali deity murti with a protruding red tongue, wearing a white lace-patterned sari and a white crown with ornate filigree. Four arms hold a red-tipped hand, a sword-like implement and a raised hand, and the figure wears a red garland of flowers and a necklace of yellow skulls. Behind the murti are a saffron backdrop and maroon curtains edged with gold. In the foreground a devotee with dark hair is bowed in prostration before a gold-and-yellow cloth draped on a platform, with marigold petals scattered. Brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the scene on both sides.2013-11-02A photograph of a large white-clad deity murti of Kali at night, with blue skin, a protruding red tongue, a white crown, and a raised hand holding a sword. The figure wears a necklace of white and pink beads and stands on a golden pedestal before a deep red cloth backdrop. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the murti, and two brass oil lamps with red-and-gold decorated shades flank it, their stems wrapped in flower garlands. A smaller golden figure sits at the base among pink beads. Leaves hang on a string above, and no people are visible.2017-10-19 +1 copiesOctober 19 20172017-10-19Night photograph of a temple ritual before a large painted deity murti of Kali, shown with blue skin, a protruding tongue, multiple raised arms, a white crown and a red garland. A person seen from behind in an orange-saffron cloth wrapped over the head and body stands at left, holding a small ritual item in one hand before the shrine. The murti is framed by a maroon and gold cloth backdrop. Brass oil lamps flank the platform, and yellow and white marigold garlands are arranged at the base, with offerings and a stone pit in front. White and red striped steps rise behind the shrine.2013-11-02A night-time puja before a large blue-skinned Kali murti with raised arms, a red tongue, a garland of red and yellow flowers and a white crown, set against a maroon and gold backdrop. A man in saffron-orange robes and matching turban bends forward, one hand touching a flower-decorated altar. Brass oil lamps flank the tiered white steps, and marigold garlands and a brass bowl with offerings surround the base. Only one physical person is visible.2013-11-02A photograph of a large Kali murti decorated for worship at night. The blue-faced goddess stands on a gold lotus base, wearing a white crown, white garments, and a long necklace of white and pink beads. Her raised hands hold a sword and a khadga-like blade. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands drape the red backdrop and surround the figure. Two brass oil lamps with flower garlands flank her, and matching red and gold decorative panels sit beside the lamps. The setting is a night puja with floral decoration; no people are visible.2017-10-19Night-time puja before a large painted murti of the goddess Kali, shown with blue skin, a protruding red tongue, a white crown, multiple arms holding a sword and other objects, and a long garland of yellow marigolds with red flowers. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a maroon sari with gold borders and a red garland, facing the deity with folded hands. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and green palm fronds and leaves surround the altar. The murti rests on a dark cloth with flower offerings at its base.2015-11-11