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A close view of a polished golden brass Nandi head, with a silver-toned ceremonial cup or ladle resting on its face, in the foreground. A bare forearm with red and gold bangles reaches in from the right to touch the bull's horn. Behind it, a large blurred crowd of seated devotees fills the hall, including an older woman with grey hair and a woman in a pink top and purple skirt seen from behind. The background has a red and white structure and warm lighting.

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December 08 20162016-12-08May 02 20182018-05-02 +2 copiesClose photo of a ritual abhishekam: a hand in white sleeve holds a small ornately engraved silver cup against the golden head of a brass cow-head or horned sacred vessel with curled horns. The brass surface is polished and reflects light. At the right edge, the partially visible person wears a rudraksha mala and orange-red cloth. Blurred purple backdrop.2016-12-02May 02 20182018-05-02 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20172017-02-11Close 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.2010-11-14August 24 20142014-08-24Close view of a polished gold-toned metal Nandi bull statue with a wide flared snout and horns, its body draped in beaded chains and bells. A seated person in a reddish-brown robe, adorned with a pink and white flower garland, gold necklaces and rudraksha beads, rests one hand on the statue's snout while a black-and-orange striped cloth lies across the lap. Green foliage sits in the background. Only arm, hand and torso are visible, so no identity cue confirms a specific person.2017-01-29Close-up photograph of a person's right hand and wrist resting on a gold-coloured ornate Nandi-style or bull-shaped metal object with decorative bands. The wrist wears multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads and a gold bead bracelet. The background is a blurred outdoor scene of green trees and a pink wall, with a patterned cloth edge at left.2020-06-07Close view of a seated figure in a maroon-brown robe resting one hand on a large polished brass Nandi bull statue with curved horns and a rust-coloured cloth draped over its head. The seated person wears gold necklaces, a garland of pink and white flowers, and an orange-red beaded armband. Behind the statue stand potted green plants, and an orange water bottle sits on the left. The figure's face is cropped out of frame, so no identity is established from appearance.2017-01-15April 14 20182018-04-14Close-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.2010-12-27