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September 16 2016

Close low-angle photo of a dark grey stone Nandi bull statue seated on a square plinth in a hall with an arched corrugated roof and ceiling fan. A large polished brass hand bell with ridged bands stands in the foreground beside a shallow stainless steel tray. Behind, white-draped tables and a small red paper lantern, with framed figures near the far wall. No people are visible.

A dark grey stone Nandi bull statue sits on a pale marble floor in a hall, lit with purple light on its face and neck. It has a yellow flower tucked behind one ear and a carved bead necklace. A silver metal tray stands at the right edge. Behind it, folded pink and green yoga mats lie on the floor, with a covered table and white draped screens. A wall painting of a seated figure in red and orange is visible at upper right.

A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a granite-tiled floor inside a shrine. The carved black bull has white horizontal tripundra lines and red dots painted on its forehead, with green leaves and white flowers placed atop its head. Small red kumkum dots mark its body, a small clay oil lamp sits at its front, and yellow flowers and coins lie scattered around its base. Behind it hang an orange cloth and a wooden panel. No people are visible.

A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised plinth inside a stone temple pavilion with square pillars. The bull wears a beaded necklace with hanging tassels and a decorated chest strap, and a small bell hangs from its neck. A small black stone pedestal stands in front. No people are visible. Pinkish weathered pillars frame the view, and a metal railing and trees are visible at the sides.

September 18 2006

A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a dark stone base inside a temple. It has white horizontal stripes and a red dot on its forehead, a green leaf and white flowers on its head, and a rudraksha mala draped around its neck. A white cloth with red and white borders covers its back. Small red dots mark its body, and a small green bottle, a brass pot and scattered flower petals lie on the floor. A carved wooden door and brass fittings are visible behind it.

A close view of a dark grey stone Nandi bull statue in the foreground, with a red hibiscus flower placed on its head and a carved harness and necklace visible. Behind it, a seated deity murti stands on a green draped platform, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands, a red garment and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Brass ritual items, bells and a brass lamp stand sit on the left, and colourful silk costumes hang in the background.

September 16 2016

Photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a dark platform inside a temple hall, adorned with gold bells hanging from its neck and body, a gold floral headpiece, and a draped red velvet cloth with a white and silver necklace over a blue silk cloth patterned with gold peacocks and flowers. Beside it stands a large black stone shivalinga-style vessel with a lid, a golden ritual stand holding brass lamps or ritual items, and a small gold figure. Marble floor and red and gold altar decorations appear in the background. No people are visible.

A black stone Nandi bull statue sits seated on a small dark pedestal in front of a terracotta-red tiered shrine base with a copper-coloured kalasha-like finial above. The Nandi wears a red and white beaded necklace with dangling ornaments, a small tilak on its forehead, and a draped golden-yellow cloth over its back. Grey stone statues of standing figures with raised hands stand in the background among green leaves, and a blue tarpaulin appears at the right. No people are visible.