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A large dark stone statue of a seated Nandi bull dominates the foreground, its neck wrapped in a beaded garland and its chest carved with scale patterns. Behind it, terracotta pots of green plants rise in tiers. At the left edge, a woman with glasses and a red shawl sits barefoot on red steps, her hands folded in her lap. At the right, another seated figure in red and white clothing is partly visible on the steps. A black stone bowl sits near the left edge.

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A large dark grey stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vehicle of Shiva, dominates the frame, with carved bead garlands draped across its neck and chest and a decorated saddle cloth with scale-like patterns on its flank. It rests on a grey plinth on a garden terrace. Behind it, a tiered staircase holds rows of terracotta pots with green plants and red-leaved shrubs, and a black speaker box stands beside the steps. At the left edge, a woman in a red shawl and white garment sits on the steps with her hands folded, her feet bare.2013-11-11November 04 20132013-11-04June 24 20132013-06-24A large black stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vehicle of Shiva, faces right against a tiered red stone staircase lined with terracotta pots holding green plants. The bull wears a white cloth draped over its back and a garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves around its neck. Its body has carved beaded bands and a long braided tassel down the head. Thin blue hose lines run across the potted plants in the background.2013-06-24July 29 20132013-07-29Devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaskar before a large black stone Nandi bull statue, its neck draped with a rope and bead garland, set against potted green plants on a tiered red brick stair. A man in white kurta sits at left, a man in an orange-patterned shirt with a white mala beads prays nearby, and women in dark and pink clothes close their eyes in devotion.2013-11-04July 29 20132013-07-29A large dark stone Nandi bull statue lies on a raised platform, draped with thick garlands of red, yellow and pink flowers, with red roses prominent. Behind it, a seated woman in a yellow sari and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sit on steps near the statue, appearing to be devotees. Red-seated stadium-style rows, a metal railing and green trees form the background under an overcast sky.2013-07-29A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits outdoors, draped in red and yellow flower garlands, with a beaded necklace and bells across its chest and a decorated saddle cloth on its back. Behind it are a red compound wall, palm and green trees. At the left edge, a woman in a pink top with her hand raised to her mouth is partly visible, looking toward the statue. The setting appears to be a temple courtyard with the Nandi, Shiva's mount, being honoured with garlands.2013-10-12A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised stone plinth, garlanded with a thick chain of yellow and red marigold flowers with green leaves. Its ornamented collar and forehead marking are visible, and the statue faces right. Behind it are green plants and an orange-red temple wall, with a black metal railing on the right. No people are present.2013-07-26October 22 20132013-10-22January 17 20132013-01-17