Close photo of a dark bronze or stone Nandi bull statue's head and neck, with carved ornamental bands and a beaded collar, resting on a brown stone pedestal. A round drain spout sits at the front of the base and a polished grey floor is visible behind. Timestamp overlay reads 16 Mar 2026 16:35:11, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seergapadi. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close photo of a dark bronze or stone Nandi bull statue's head and neck, with carved ornamental bands and a beaded collar, resting on a brown stone pedestal. A round drain spout sits at the front of the base and a polished grey floor is visible behind. Timestamp overlay reads 16 Mar 2026 16:35:11, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seergapadi. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a golden-yellow pedestal within a raised stone basin, on a grey floor. The bull's head is turned toward the camera, with carved details on the face, ears and ornamented neck. Behind it, at the top of the frame, a decorative floor rangoli in multicolour geometric patterns and a white cloth are visible. Timestamp overlay reads 16 Mar 2026 16:33:13, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seergapadi. No people are visible.

Close-up photograph of a dark black stone Nandi bull statue, the sacred vehicle of Shiva, seen from the front with its head, pointed ears, nose and carved harness straps visible. A yellow flower and a small smear of red and yellow kumkum sit on its forehead, and it rests on a dark stone plinth on a floor with yellow floral patterns. No people are visible in the frame.

A close-up photograph of a polished black stone Nandi, the seated bull, facing the camera on a dark rectangular base. A yellow-orange marigold flower sits on its forehead beside a small red-and-white kumkum mark, and a thick carved rope-like collar runs across its neck. On the floor behind it is a white kolam with red and yellow floral patterns, and a few brass vessels appear in the upper left corner. A timestamp and location overlay reads 24 Nov 2025 13:19:46, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam. No people are visible.

Close-up photo of a dark polished stone Nandi bull statue seated in a temple-style room, with a yellow marigold flower placed on its forehead and a red-and-yellow tilak mark. Its surface shows speckled orange-brown pigment and a draped cloth or harness across the chest. Behind it on the left stands a brass lamp stand and small brass lamps, and a white plastic bag printed with red text sits near a metal plate. The floor shows a painted yellow and red floral kolam design. On the right edge, part of a deity murti is draped in orange and white cloth with a yellow flower garland. A timestamp overlay reads 19-Jan-2026 1:53:07 am, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.

A close photograph of a glossy black stone Nandi, the seated bull of Shiva, placed on a dark rectangular base. A bright orange marigold flower rests between its horns and a small round red-and-yellow kumkum or vibhuti mark sits on its forehead. Droplets of water or abhishekam liquid speckle the dark surface. Behind it are brass vessels on the left, a white-and-gold patterned floor with red and white kolam or rangoli designs, and a golden-edged platform on the right. No people are visible. A timestamp overlay reads 24 Nov 2025 13:19:50 with the location Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kailasa selam.

A photograph of a dark stone Nandi murti, the sacred bull, seated on a gold-painted rectangular pedestal on a grey polished floor. The Nandi is adorned with a green and gold embroidered cloth, a red and gold textile, a rudraksha mala with brown beads, bells, flower garlands in purple and pink, and grass tufts. In front are a brass bell, a brass oil lamp with a flame, a small silver incense holder with smoke rising, and a silver bowl. No people are visible.

A close photograph of a black stone Nandi, the seated bull of Shiva, on a dark green and black base with scattered pink flower petals. The polished surface shows water droplets, consistent with abhishekam. The bull wears a braided collar, a beaded neck garland and an ornate band on its back, and a small red-and-yellow tilak mark sits on its forehead. No people are visible; the blurred background shows a bright floor and a purple cloth.

A photograph of a large dark stone Nandi bull statue seated on a gold-edged pedestal in a temple hall, its surface streaked with yellow turmeric and oil. A small lit oil lamp sits on the floor at its right. Behind it stand a black deity murti draped in white and gold cloth, a garlanded figure in a teal sari with red and white flower garlands, and a small red-clad figure on a wooden stand. The floor is wet and reflective. A timestamp in the corner reads Aug. 31, 2024 6:19:35 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.

Close-up photograph of a dark black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a gold-edged pedestal in a temple hall. The bull has a pink flower placed on its head and an ornate carved collar and harness, with yellow turmeric or oil stains on the base. Behind it, a white-robed figure with green-bordered cloth and dark deity statues are partly visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 31, 2024 6:16:00 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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A dark stone Nandi bull statue seated on a yellow-painted rectangular pedestal inside a temple hall, its surface partly gilded and marked with a red kumkum spot on the forehead. The bull's carved harness and chest ornaments are visible, and the polished floor reflects light. No people are present. This is a photo of a sacred Nandi murti used in a Shiva temple setting, referenced in the page as preparation for an ananda linga abhishekam during Pradosham.

A photograph of a large black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a dark pedestal inside a temple hall. The bull wears a gold pendant necklace on its forehead and a collar of brass bells and coin-like medallions hanging from its neck. Behind it at the right edge, a deity figure is draped in orange and pink cloth with a garland of yellow flowers. The floor is decorated with white, yellow and pink kolam designs. A timestamp in the corner reads 26-Jan-2026 2:31:00 pm, Salem, KAILASA SALEM.