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This image displays an elaborate Durga Puja idol set, likely situated within a temporary pandal structure in Kolkata, India. The central figure is the multi-armed Goddess Durga, depicted with golden skin, wearing a red sari, and extensively adorned with golden ornaments, crowns, and jewelry. She holds various weapons, including a trident, and stands upon a golden lion that is actively attacking a green-skinned human-form demon, Mahishasura, whom Durga is in the process of slaying. To Durga's left stands the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, followed by Saraswati. To her right are Lakshmi and Kartikeya (or a similar deity). All auxiliary figures are also richly decorated with gold-colored attire and intricate headpieces against a deep red backdrop. The entire idol group is framed by a large, arched backdrop, known as a 'chalchitra,' which is heavily embellished with golden filigree and green jewel-like accents. Above the idol, the temporary pandal structure is visible. It features a thatched roof supported by dark wooden beams, below which a decorative fabric ceiling is suspended. This ceiling consists of white panels with red borders and repeating red floral patterns, further adorned with red ruffled valances, indicating a festive, temporary installation characteristic of the Durga Puja festival.
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