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This night-time image depicts an elaborately decorated temporary religious structure, known as a *pandal*, erected for a Hindu festival in a residential area of Kolkata, India. The central pandal features a prominent, multi-armed deity idol, likely Goddess Kali or Durga, illuminated by bright yellow and white spotlights. The main pandal structure is characterized by a large, rectangular facade with a pointed roofline, adorned with a white trident (Trishul) at its apex and small red flags. The facade is predominantly yellow or golden fabric, intricately decorated with white floral or shell-like motifs and smaller white bird-like figures arranged in arch patterns. Below the main idol, a base constructed from straw or bamboo segments provides support. Flanking the central structure are two elongated, open-sided temporary stalls or galleries, forming a U-shape. These side structures have thatched roofs and lower walls constructed from segments of straw or bamboo, displaying multiple small, light-colored human-like figurines. The ground within this enclosed area appears to be dark concrete or asphalt. In the immediate foreground, to the lower-left, a solitary individual is partially visible from behind, facing the pandal. This person is wearing a pink garment. To the far left, a multi-story residential building with reddish-brown walls and multiple windows is visible against the dark sky. To the far right, a dark-leaved tree stands, also against the night sky. A red bicycle is parked near the base of the right-hand side structure. The entire scene is brightly lit by artificial lights, contrasting sharply with the deep blue-black night sky.
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