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Close-up photograph of a dark green stone Nandi bull statue, its head and face carved in relief with a large eye, ear and muzzle. A hand in a white sleeve with a gold bangle touches the top of the bull's head, where a small reddish mark is placed. Blurred green foliage and a yellow garland appear in the background. The statue is a Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, and the hand is performing a pada-puja-style offering or blessing. No people's faces are visible.

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January 27 20102010-01-27Close view of a dark green stone Nandi bull statue with carved eyes, ears and snout, a small yellow flower placed on its forehead. A bare arm in a white sleeve, with a bangle and red nail polish, reaches in from the upper right to place the flower. Blurred green foliage and yellow flowers fill the background, with a brass pot at the left edge.2010-01-24 +1 copiesJanuary 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesJanuary 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesOctober 08 20072007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08Close view of a dark stone Nandi bull head, a sacred bull sculpture, with a white-marked forehead and a small yellow offering placed between its horns. A hand adorned with a bangle reaches in from the upper right, its wrist covered in yellow powder or turmeric. The bull is garlanded with yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves, and an orange-robed arm appears at the right edge. Palm trees blur in the background. The scene suggests Nandi puja ritual worship during an outdoor ceremony.2007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08A photograph of a dark polished stone Nandi bull head, carved with a broad snout and eyes, being bathed as water pours from a brass vessel held by a bare hand with gold bangles. The sleeve of a white garment is visible at the right edge. Behind, a blurred pale stone sculpture of a standing figure stands among green palm foliage under a pale sky. The scene suggests a pada-puja or abhishekam offering at an outdoor temple setting.2010-01-24 +1 copiesOctober 08 20072007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08A dark stone Nandi bull sculpture with carved face details and a harness is being bathed with water poured from above by a hand. The pouring person wears an orange-saffron garment draped over the body, with bangles on the wrist. Coconut palms and greenery fill the background.2007-10-08