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Close-up photograph of a silver procession vehicle mount shaped as a bull's head. The polished silver surface shows a large stylised eye, a braided rope-like nose band, and a raised floral-patterned bridle strap with rosette motifs running across the face and neck. A twisted silver rope border curves along the neck. The head is set against a dark background with no people visible.

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Close-up photograph of a silver Nandi bull head in a dark setting, shown in a low angle view. The polished silver surface has engraved floral bands on the forehead and chest, twisted rope-like silver ornaments, and an inlaid eye with a reddish iris. One large silver ear extends to the right. The background is dark stone. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose-up of a large silver Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull of Shiva, shown from a low angle against a dark background. The embossed silver harness has floral and scroll patterns, and the polished metal reflects light across the head, eyes and muzzle. No people are visible.A photograph of a large polished silver Nandi bull statue, shown in close profile from the side. The bull has an ornate silver harness with rope-like straps, bead-studded bands across the chest and neck, and a scrolled floral border along the base. Its large ears and muzzle are visible against a dim interior wall of reddish-brown bricks and dark wooden beams. The statue is a ceremonial procession item with no people present.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose-up of a polished silver procession item shaped as the head of a bull. The metal shows fine scratches and soft reflections. No people are visible.A photograph of a large silver sacred bull vahana (Nandi) with ornately embossed silver panels on its body, a flower-patterned saddle, a beaded band across the back, and a silver garland-style neck collar with tassels. The bull's head is decorated with a silver nose ring and horn caps, and it sits in a dim temple corridor with carved stone pillars and a dark blue wall behind it. A hook hangs above the figure, and no people are visible.2008-10-15Close photograph of a silver bull head. The head is set against a brick wall with a dark wooden beam above, and the scene is lit from the side, showing reflections on the silver. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of the eye of a large silver procession vehicle figure. The metal has an aged, tarnished patina with fine engraved lines and a raised ridged eyelid rim framing a glassy eye with a reddish-orange patterned iris. Ornate floral repoussé relief runs along the top edge, and a twisted rope tie is visible at the left. The background is dark.Close-up photograph of a silver nandi bull statue, the vahana of Shiva, with polished metal horns, long pointed ears and orange-red glass or stone eyes. The head wears an ornate silver forehead plate with a triangular inlaid medallion, a braided silver nose rope and a decorated bridle. Behind it stands a corrugated red metal shutter beside a grey brick wall, and a silver-covered platform with a red pole is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA close view of a polished silver Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull of Shiva, shown in profile with its head raised. Its horns are capped with ornate silver tips, and it wears silver bands and a decorative harness with floral and bead patterning across the neck and chest. The background shows a stone temple pillar and weathered wall, with a blue wooden stand beside the figure. No people are visible.2008-10-15