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A dark green stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vehicle of Shiva, is the central subject, facing forward on a white stepped plinth. It wears a beaded necklace and a decorated collar with pendant tassels, and a single yellow flower sits on its forehead. Behind it stands a copper-coloured ornate canopy or pillar garlanded with yellow and magenta flower strings, with coconut palm fronds above. At left, a brass oil lamp with a lit flame is held in view, and a white-clad person's arm is visible at the right edge. Yellow turmeric or oil stains streak the white base.

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January 27 20102010-01-27A dark green stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal in an outdoor temple courtyard. The seated bull wears a carved necklace of beads and a yellow flower rests on its forehead. Behind it, a copper-toned temple structure is draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands, with palm fronds and green trees beyond. Yellow turmeric-like stains drip down the white pedestal, and a brass vessel sits at the right edge.2010-01-24 +1 copiesA dark green stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal in a temple courtyard. The seated bull wears a carved necklace and chest ornaments and has a yellow flower placed on its forehead. Behind it stands a copper vessel decorated with a tree motif, wrapped in marigold and yellow flower garlands, with coconut palm fronds above. Yellow turmeric or oil stains streak down the white pedestal. At the right edge a partially visible person in white clothing stands near the base.2010-01-24 +1 copiesJanuary 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesJanuary 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesA black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a tiered white plinth in an outdoor temple courtyard. The Nandi wears a garland of white jasmine, yellow and red marigolds, and a draped white and striped cloth, with green leaves at its neck. Behind it rises a tall copper-coloured temple pillar or dhvajasthambha with ornate tiers, framed by palm fronds and green trees under a pale sky. No people are visible, and this is not a depiction of a person.2010-07-11January 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesA dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white plinth outdoors, its body smeared with yellow turmeric paste and dark streaks. It wears a carved necklace of beads and a draped cloth with a decorative band, and its head has a forehead ornament. Behind it stands a copper-coloured pedestal with relief carvings, and a plate of flowers and garlands sits at the right edge. Palm trees appear in the background. No people are visible.2007-09-24October 08 20072007-10-08January 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesA dark stone Nandi bull statue, seated on a white plinth, is being anointed with yellow liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a person in white clothing with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala. Yellow streaks run down the statue and base. Behind it stands a copper-coloured shrine with marigold garlands and carved tree motifs, flanked by palm fronds. A brass bell and small brass lamp sit on the platform. The scene is an outdoor temple abhishekam to the Nandi bull. The visible person's face is not shown, so no identification is made.2010-01-24 +1 copiesA glossy black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a dark plinth, with water poured over its head and flowing down its chest. A hand in a white sleeve pours water from above onto the statue. Layered bead necklaces and a decorated saddle cloth adorn the bull. Green foliage and a palm frond appear blurred in the background. The scene suggests abhishekam of a Nandi murti.2010-01-24 +1 copies