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Night photograph of a large white-and-gold clay idol of Mahishasura Mardhini, the goddess Durga, with multiple arms holding weapons, a tall ornate white backdrop with a fan-shaped crown, marigold garlands draped down her figure, and a red-and-gold sari. A bare-chested man with a shaved head stands at lower left in an orange-toned wrap, partially visible at the frame edge. Other idol heads and arms are visible behind. Black background with warm lamp lighting on the figure.

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