An eight-armed, dark-skinned Hindu deity statue, likely Durga, is depicted seated with its left leg folded and its right leg extended, foot resting on a dark, stylized serpentine or animal base
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An eight-armed, dark-skinned Hindu deity statue, likely Durga, is depicted seated with its left leg folded and its right leg extended, foot resting on a dark, stylized serpentine or animal base

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Ubud DistrictIndonesia

An eight-armed, dark-skinned Hindu deity statue, likely Durga, is depicted seated with its left leg folded and its right leg extended, foot resting on a dark, stylized serpentine or animal base. The deity is heavily adorned with intricate golden jewelry, including an elaborate crown, a radiating halo, multiple necklaces, armbands, bracelets, and anklets, complementing a visible red lower garment. Each of the eight arms holds a distinct golden object: on the viewer's left, a ring, a ceremonial fly-whisk, a pitcher, and a bell; on the viewer's right, a loop, a trident-like weapon (vajra), a club/mace, and a stylized snake that descends vertically. The statue is positioned in front of a richly carved dark wood backdrop, featuring gilded floral motifs and linear patterns. Above, similarly dark, ornate wooden structures with additional golden floral decorations, resembling two large lotus blossoms, are visible. To the lower left of the main deity, a smaller, lighter-toned stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, also adorned with gold, is partially discernible. A dark, textured, vertical element, possibly a stylized tree trunk or staff, stands beside the main statue. The scene is located within a temple setting, specifically the Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (Monkey Forest Temple) in the Ubud District, Bali, Indonesia.