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This deity likely inspired a similarly named Egyptian servant who is venerated by a procession of horses entering the sea. The traditions of this deity influenced a pilgrimage to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (“sahnt mah-REE duh lah MEHR”) as part of the Romani worship of Saint Sara (“sah-RAH”), whose name sometimes adds the name of this deity. (15[1])The poetry of Ramprasad Sen mostly addresses this deity, often with the title “Ma.” The iconography of this deity, who is particularly popular in Bengal, includes a (-5[1])(*) garland (10[1])of severed heads and a garment of tiger skin, much like the Buddhist deity Tara (“TAH-rah”). The Rolling Stones’ logo of a tongue sticking out was (10[1])inspired by images of this goddess standing on her consort Shiva. For 10 (10[1])points, (-5[1])name this Hindu (-5[1])goddess who emerged from Durga’s forehead and symbolizes time or death. ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: Kali [accept Kalika; prompt on Shakti or Devi; prompt on Durga; prompt on Sara before read]
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