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An elaborate idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga in her Mahishasuramardini form stands prominently within a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, India. The central figure, multi-armed and colored yellow, is adorned with extensive golden ornaments, a crown, and multiple garlands of orange and yellow flowers. She holds a trident, which impales a dark-skinned, muscular male figure identified as the demon Mahishasura, positioned below and to the right, depicted with an upward gaze and a pained expression. Mahishasura is similarly arrayed in golden armor. The entire display is backed by an ornate, golden, and red backdrop with intricate scrollwork. Visible in the foreground, particularly in the lower right and center, is a structure of raw bamboo poles and wooden planks, serving as scaffolding or support for the large idol assembly. The scene is brightly illuminated, emphasizing the golden and yellow hues of the deities and their elaborate embellishments.
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