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December 31 2010

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A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a terracotta-coloured pedestal outdoors, garlanded with a long multicoloured floral chain of yellow marigolds, red and magenta blooms, white flowers and green leaves draped across its neck and chest. Its head is raised and its ornate saddle cloth is carved in relief. Behind it stand a palm tree, a small tree, a brick wall, a flagpole, a stone deity murti and a copper-toned lamp stand. No people are visible.2010-12-28A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on an orange-painted plinth, draped with a garland of yellow, magenta and purple flowers and a beaded necklace. Behind it stands a grey stone deity figure with a trident-like staff and a multi-armed sculpture with a crown on the left. A tall copper-coloured kalasha-style pillar with a flower garland hangs at the upper right, and palm trees frame the outdoor temple courtyard. A partially visible person in white clothing appears at the far right edge.2010-09-03May 20 20132013-05-20Close-up photograph of a large polished black stone Nandi bull statue, its head turned to the right, decorated with a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red and maroon flowers, white blossoms with blue accents, and green leaves draped around its neck. A yellow flower sits on its forehead, and a white ritual mark is painted on its throat. Behind it, an orange-red stone pillar and palm trees frame the scene, and two people in white and light clothing stand far in the background on a path.2010-12-28A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised plinth, garlanded with yellow, purple, magenta and orange flower strands, with a small lamp or ornament on its forehead. Behind it, a larger dark stone figure seated with hands in lap, and a smaller seated statue further right, surrounded by green trees and a palm frond. Orange-brick steps appear at right. No living people are visible.2010-12-16A dark grey stone Nandi bull statue sits on a black pedestal atop an orange-red base, draped with a red and yellow silk shawl and garlands of red and orange marigold flowers. Its neck bears a beaded necklace and it wears a decorated saddle cloth. Behind it stand blurred grey sculptures of deity figures, one holding a staff, beside green foliage and frangipani-like trees in a temple courtyard. Scattered flower petals lie on the base. No physical people are visible.2013-06-19June 15 20132013-06-15July 07 20142014-07-07September 07 20132013-09-07A dark stone Nandi bull statue lies on a red pedestal in an outdoor temple courtyard, garlanded with alternating yellow and red flower strands and a beaded rope around its neck. Palm fronds and green shrubs stand behind it, with a red-painted wall and a pillar at right. No people are visible.2014-07-07A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on an orange-red pedestal inside a temple courtyard, wearing a garland of yellow and red flowers and a black bead necklace across its chest, with a red-and-yellow tilak mark on its forehead. Scattered petals lie on the base and pedestal. Behind it stand grey stone figures and an orange-red shrine structure with green foliage around. No people are visible.2013-05-30A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised dark platform outdoors, garlanded with a long necklace of red, yellow, green and white flowers draped over its neck and shoulders. The Nandi has a carved harness with decorative studs and a forehead mark. Behind it are green trees, a red-orange wall and blurred temple sculptures. No physical people are visible.2013-05-20 +1 copies