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August 14 2017

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A young man with long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth wrapped at the waist, pours water from a golden vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. He wears a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, other people in orange clothing stand near red flags and metal railings, and a tree and overcast sky are visible. The scene appears to be an abhishekam ritual offering to the Nandi statue.2017-08-14August 07 20172017-08-07A figure in an orange-saffron wrap stands bare-chested beside a large black stone Nandi bull statue, pouring water from a brass vessel over its head as water sprays and runs down the dark stone. The figure has long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha-style mala at the neck and a thin bangle on the wrist. Behind the statue, a red flag, railings and a few more people in the background are partly visible, with a green tree and bright sky. This appears to be abhishekam being performed on a Nandi statue.2017-07-03A shirtless young priest in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala across his chest pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. Red-and-orange flags stand behind him and red tiered steps with seated devotees line the background.2016-11-22A young man with long dreadlocks and a bare upper body stands at left, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads at his chest, pouring water from a brass vessel over a large black Nandi bull statue. Water sprays from the vessel over the statue's head and neck, which is decorated with a rope garland and beaded bands. Behind him, other people sit on red-tiled steps beside metal railings, with red flags and green trees against an overcast sky.2017-07-03A black stone Nandi bull statue is being bathed with liquid poured from a golden vessel. Water streams down its head, neck and chest, with a marigold garland draped across its neck. Behind it, a bare-chested young man in an orange-red dhoti and sash, with white ash marks on his torso, pours from the vessel. Red flags fly against a tree-lined sky, and seated devotees fill the tiered red steps and white railings in the background.2017-06-26June 26 20172017-06-26November 22 20162016-11-22February 26 20172017-02-26A devotee in orange saffron cloth wrapped around the waist, bare-chested with long hair tied back, pours water from a brass kalasha over a large black stone Nandi bull statue during an abhishekam. Water splashes off the polished black stone. A red flag flutters behind, with a tree and a white metal fence to the left, and other people in light clothing visible at the lower left edge.2017-08-07A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a black stone Nandi bull statue. A bare-chested young priest in an orange dhoti stands at the left, pouring milk from a golden vessel over the Nandi's head. His torso and arms bear white ash markings, and a rudraksha mala hangs on his chest. The Nandi is garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. Behind it, a tiered staircase holds rows of black shivalingas on red steps, and red flags stand among metal railings.2017-02-26July 31 20172017-07-31