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December 19 2006

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A photograph of a large grey stone Nandi bull statue seated on a plinth at a construction site, surrounded by bamboo scaffolding and tied poles. The carved bull wears a layered necklace with beaded and tasselled bands across its chest. Behind it stands a tiered stone structure, with palm trees, sandy ground, loose building materials and plastic sheets around the site. No people are visible.2006-12-19A large dark grey stone Nandi bull statue lies on a concrete plinth outdoors. The carved bull wears a layered necklace of bells and beads across its chest and an ornately carved saddle cloth draped over its back. Behind it stand palm trees, leafy trees, a wooden scaffold frame and a pile of rough quarry stones, with dry earth and a clear blue sky. No people are visible in the scene.2006-12-19Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone Nandi bull statue, the sacred vehicle of Shiva, shown in profile against trees and a palm. The bull wears a carved ornamental headpiece, a bead-chain collar and a white garland of flowers around its neck, with a red-and-white striped cloth draped at its shoulder. Behind it stand a white van, parked motorbikes and a small building with a corrugated roof.2007-08-26October 08 20072007-10-08A large grey stone Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull mount of Shiva, shown in close profile with carved horns, a decorated headband, ear and facial detail, and a strand of white flowers draped around its neck. The statue is wrapped in a white cloth with a red and gold woven border. Behind it stand tall palm trees and foliage under a pale sky, with a white-clad figure walking past a white building with a red door and a parked silver car at right.2007-08-26October 08 20072007-10-08Close-up photo of a polished black stone Nandi bull statue, its face and horn-shaped ears in sharp profile against green trees. The Nandi wears a multicoloured woven cloth with red, yellow and green stripes and a necklace of white cowrie shells and blue beads. Marigold-like yellow flowers and dark red petals lie at the bottom left. No people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a dark polished stone Nandi bull statue being bathed, with milky liquid streaming down its face, neck and chest. The bull wears a carved beaded necklace with pendant tassels and a carved forehead ornament. Palm trees and a pale building are blurred in the background. No people are visible.2007-10-08August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesOctober 08 20072007-10-08Close-up photograph of a glossy black stone Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull of Shiva, shown in profile with a carved decorative collar and a rope-like chain at its neck, wet from rain or water. Its large carved eye, short ears and broad snout are clearly visible. Behind it, a thin stream of water falls down the right side, and blurred palm trees and a pale grey sky fill the background. No people are present.2007-10-08A large dark stone Nandi bull statue, shown in close profile against palm trees and a blue sky. It wears a white garland of flowers around its neck and a white cloth with a red and gold border draped over its back. Its carved face, horns and rope-like chain collar are clearly visible. In the background at right, a man in white clothes walks past a white building with red doors and a parked silver car.2007-08-26