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July 30 2008

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April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesApril 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesA photograph at night of a priest in orange-saffron robes with red borders pouring offerings from a brass plate onto a large black stone Nandi bull statue. Yellow-orange grains or sweets are heaped on the statue's head, horns and nose, and garlands are draped on its neck. The priest, wearing an orange dhoti and shawl with a red border, raises the plate with one arm while holding it with the other. The scene appears to be an abhishekam-style offering. A dark background and a corner of a red cloth are visible.2008-04-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated with white and pink flower garlands, a silver-toned necklace and green leaves, with a bamboo sprig draped across it. A man seen from behind in an orange robe with a maroon border holds a small gold-coloured vessel raised in one hand while touching the lingam with the other. Dark background with a single tube light overhead.2008-07-30 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24Night photograph of a large dark stone Nandi bull statue being bathed with yellow liquid that drips from its head and neck, part of a Pournami Rudrabhishekam. A shirtless priest with a shaved-back head, white sacred markings on his shoulders and back, and an orange-and-gold dhoti stands behind the statue, his arms raised with gold bangles. To the right, another ritual participant in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands with grey hair and beard. Red ritual flags and a tree are in the background.2016-11-14July 30 20082008-07-30 +1 copiesA man in an orange saffron garment stands outdoors beside a large black stone Nandi bull statue, applying white and orange markings to its forehead with his fingers while holding a small dish in his other hand. Palm trees and a copper-toned ornate shrine structure frame the scene. A white cloth drapes over the Nandi's back, and a figure in white dhoti clothing is partly visible at the right edge. The statue is a Nandi murti rather than a living animal. The man appears to be performing a ritual anointing of the Nandi.2007-10-23Outdoor temple scene at dusk with a reddish sky and trees in the background. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a red border sash, stands barefoot and pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue on a white plinth, water splashing off its back. Nearby a metal pot sits on the ground, a potted plant stands behind, and a tall silver pole is wrapped with yellow cord on the right. A signboard with blue and white text stands beside the statue, and red-and-white striped stone pillars line the courtyard.2008-04-03 +1 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05A photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a white plinth in an outdoor temple courtyard. A person in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap stands on a small wooden stool and pours liquid from a brass vessel over the statue's head. Palm trees and a tall tree surround the area. On a small metal table at right sit a brass lamp, a silver bowl and offerings of fruit. A ornate copper-coloured kalasha stands at left. Two people in white clothing walk in the background. Pradosha puja abhishekam is being performed.2007-09-24February 24 20172017-02-24