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A grey pigeon stands on a red and white striped stone platform in front of a shrine. Behind it, a blue-faced goddess murti with raised hands, white crown and red and white garland stands on a raised dais flanked by brass oil lamps and ornate orange-and-gold pennants. Two dark statues in orange cloth stand at the sides. A seated person in orange clothing sits near a microphone at the right edge, partly visible. Bright sunlit scene at an outdoor temple.

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November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a temple ritual before a large deity murti of Kali, painted blue-black with a red tongue, wearing a white crown, a red and white garland and a long white and red garment, holding raised hands with a sword in one hand. Above the murti hangs a red and multicolour canopy, flanked by two decorated yellow-and-red banners and brass lamp stands with oil lamps. In the foreground a bald man in orange robes with white markings on his forehead sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer beside a tray of fruit, bowls of offerings and brass vessels. White-and-red striped steps lead up to the murti. Bananas and other fruit are arranged at the lower right. Behind the scene a golden framed image and potted plants appear.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A large deity murti of a blue-faced goddess with a long black hair, white crown, red sari and a garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers stands on a red-and-white striped temple stepped platform. She holds a sword and a trident-like implement in her raised hands. In front, many silver bowls of food offerings are arranged on red and blue cloths, with bananas at the right edge, and brass oil lamps with yellow flowers flank the offerings. Two painted guardian figures in orange and white stand on the left and right. A man in white dhoti and white shirt bends at the lower right, while other people in the background are partly visible. A lamp-lit annadan-style offering display marks a puja setting. No readable text appears in the scene.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 02 20132013-11-02A blue-skinned deity murti of Kali stands at the centre against a dark background, flanked by two tall ornate umbrella-like canopies in red, orange and gold with floral embroidery and a blue dove emblem. The figure has a white lace-like crown, a raised hand in abhaya gesture, a sword held aloft, and a tongue protruding. She wears a white lace garment, layered gold and red necklaces, a green garland, and black hair falls to her shoulders. A small brass lamp and dark lace-edged offering item appear at the lower left.2016-10-29A 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.2013-11-02November 05 20102010-11-05Night 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.2013-11-02November 05 20102010-11-05