23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Divine Fury ( The Destroyer Of Illusion & Evil )

A symphony of divine fury and human expression : This shot captures the raw intensity of a performer embodying Goddess Kali during Dhenkanal's Gajalaxmi Visarjan Yatra. The vibrant blue skin, striking red hands, and lashing tongue freeze a moment of fierce, untamed energy and deep devotion. It’s a powerful snapshot of tradition and raw human emotion colliding in a dazzling display of cultural heritage.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Dhenkanal, India
Camera: Canon EOS 80D
Copyright: © Rakesh Kumar Mahalik