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Close view of a gilded metal murti of Nandi, the bull, shown with a golden body, black horns, painted blue-and-pink eyes and mouth, and a sceptre-like staff held in one raised hand. The figure wears gold bangles and a decorated chest ornament with blue accents, and is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow and white marigolds and red flowers. A golden cloth drapes behind it at right, with a silver-and-blue ornamented element visible at the edge. No people are visible in the frame.

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Close view of a gilded bronze-look Nandi bull head with curled horns, a bead mala with tassel draped across its forehead, and a small crown-like ornament between the horns. Fragrant white and mauve flower garlands and a yellow marigold garland hang around the neck, and a teal silk garment with gold embroidery is visible behind. A decorated pillar and draped pink fabric appear at the left. No people are visible.2010-11-14Close-up photograph of a gilded bronze Nandi bull statue with ornate bell-studded necklace and forehead ornament, its head in the foreground. Behind it, a seated figure in orange robes adorned with long garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms. The figure's hand holds a small ritual object. Blue draped curtain backdrop. The seated figure is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity, and no human face is shown; the figure is partially obscured and therefore unsure.2010-12-27April 24 20182018-04-24 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20172017-02-11December 10 20112011-12-10August 24 20142014-08-24A workshop scene of gilded wooden temple sculptures. In the foreground stands a gold-painted figure with a bull-like head, raised hands holding a small finial and a jewelled stick, adorned with a beaded necklace, bangles and colourful painted waist ornaments. Beside it is a large gold peacock sculpture with a crested head and detailed scale-patterned body. Behind them are wooden stands, a small gold deer or animal figure, and other painted statues, with plain grey walls in the background. No people are visible.2019-04-07A gilded cow statue, a Nandi-style or kamadhenu-type cow figure, stands against a wooden lattice background. It has a tilak mark and a red-stone ornament on its forehead, a beaded necklace, and a decorated saddle cloth bearing a relief of a deity seated on a lotus. A small ornate brass object sits at the lower right edge.August 24 20142014-08-24December 01 20112011-12-01A photograph of a gilded deity murti set in an ornate golden frame. In the foreground a large golden bull head with a detailed harness. Behind it a gold-faced murti wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones and heavy gold ornaments. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with green leaves and rows of round orange-yellow fruits, possibly mangoes or oranges, arranged across the frame. No people are visible.2017-11-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a large golden deity murti with a fierce face, red-tongued mouth, white tilak marks on the forehead, and a dark red-and-white floral garland. The murti holds a twisted golden staff topped with a carved finial and a small spotted deer figure in its hand, with ornate jewelled armlets and a beaded mala around the neck. The background shows blurred green and blue tones with a stylised map pattern. No physical people are visible.2018-04-24 +1 copies