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An outdoor, nighttime scene in Kolkata, India, displays a vibrant, temporary art installation, characteristic of a Durga Puja pandal. The central focus is a small, compact car, possibly a Maruti Alto, entirely covered in a multi-colored artistic wrap or paint scheme. This wrap features intricate patterns of yellow and white star-like motifs within diamonds, interspersed with red and blue geometric shapes and black diagonal lines. The car's wheels are also painted in green and yellow. Behind the car, a large, dark backdrop structured with black panels and a red draped fabric border spans the width of the frame. Embedded within this backdrop are three prominent artistic elements: 1. **Center:** A tall, triangular frame constructed from a light-colored material (possibly bamboo or wood) houses a brightly illuminated, multi-colored painting depicting Hindu deities, notably Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, and Ganesha, consistent with an Ekchala idol arrangement. 2. **Right:** To the right of the central display, a large, stylized half-male (grey, bearded) and half-female (fair-skinned, bindi, ornate hair) face is depicted on a round, reddish-brown panel, sitting atop a ruffled red base. This representation suggests Ardhanarishvara or similar composite deity figures. 3. **Left:** To the left, a similar stylized face with distinct features and colorful headwear is present on a round panel, also with a ruffled red base. The entire display is lit by various artificial lights, including a prominent cyan-blue light source positioned above the central triangular frame. A multi-story building forms the background, with violet/purple uplighting illuminating its lower facade. Windows with gridded panes are visible on the upper floors of the building, illuminated from within. White laundry hangs from lines on an upper balcony. Green foliage is visible behind the car on the left. No individuals are present in the image.
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