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Close-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.

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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.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.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.2008-10-15A 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.A 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.2008-10-15Close-up photograph of a polished silver Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull mount of Shiva, shown in profile with its head turned toward the right. The metal is richly embossed with floral scrollwork, beaded garland-like bands across the shoulder and chest, a decorative rosette, and an ornamented harness with tassels around the neck. No people are visible.2008-10-15A close view of a polished silver processional vehicle, showing the carved head of a bull or Nandi-style mount with a curled tongue, rope-like neck band, and textured ear and eye details. The silver figure stands in a dim interior with teal-painted wooden frames, a brass canopy edge above, and red-tinted panels in the background. No people are visible in the frame.A large silver bull statue, a Nandi sculpture, dominates the frame in a dark interior. The silver figure has an elaborately chased harness with floral and rope-patterned bands, a heavy embossed saddle cloth decorated with rosettes and leaf motifs, and a silver bell-like ornament hanging at the chest. Its head is raised with ornamented ears and a tilted horn. Behind it stands a red-cushioned wooden canopy or seat supported by metal poles, and at the right edge part of another ornate silver shrine structure is visible. No people are present.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of an ornate silver-plated bull statue. The bull wears elaborate silver harness straps, chest and neck ornaments with repoussé floral and scroll patterns, and a silver face covering with a rounded nose piece and horns. The background is a weathered stone wall, and a blue wooden structure is at the left edge. No people are visible.2008-10-15Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityOctober 15 20082008-10-15