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A photograph of a large grey stone Nandi bull statue seated on a plinth at a construction site, surrounded by bamboo scaffolding and tied poles. The carved bull wears a layered necklace with beaded and tasselled bands across its chest. Behind it stands a tiered stone structure, with palm trees, sandy ground, loose building materials and plastic sheets around the site. No people are visible.

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A large dark grey stone Nandi bull statue lies on a concrete plinth outdoors. The carved bull wears a layered necklace of bells and beads across its chest and an ornately carved saddle cloth draped over its back. Behind it stand palm trees, leafy trees, a wooden scaffold frame and a pile of rough quarry stones, with dry earth and a clear blue sky. No people are visible in the scene.2006-12-19December 19 20062006-12-19A large dark stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vehicle of Shiva, is the main subject, shown in profile with a carved ornate collar of beads, a decorated saddle cloth and a polished black surface. The statue sits on a white base beside a patch of sandy ground with a small pile of earth and tools. Behind it a wire-and-post fence borders open land with tall coconut palms and other trees under an overcast sky. No people are visible in the scene.2007-10-08A large grey stone sculpture of a seated Nandi bull, the mount of Shiva, faces left on a light concrete plinth at an outdoor construction site. The carved bull wears a layered necklace and a draped saddle cloth with decorative patterns. Wooden scaffolding poles and bamboo lash the surrounding area, and a copper-coloured dome or kalasha-like cap rests on a structure at right. Coconut palms and trees stand behind, and laundry in orange, pink and white hangs on a line at left. No people are visible.2006-12-19Close-up photograph of a dark polished stone Nandi bull statue being bathed, with milky liquid streaming down its face, neck and chest. The bull wears a carved beaded necklace with pendant tassels and a carved forehead ornament. Palm trees and a pale building are blurred in the background. No people are visible.2007-10-08A black stone Nandi, the seated bull mount of Shiva, sits on a raised grey stone plinth under a stone pavilion with a painted red and white beam. The bull has a smooth dark face, carved ridged neck and body, and red and white tilak marks on its forehead, nose, shoulders and legs. Small offerings of marigold petals and flowers lie on the plinth. Trees and dry ground fill the background, with small shrines visible at the right edge.2012-07-08A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised plinth inside a stone temple pavilion with square pillars. The bull wears a beaded necklace with hanging tassels and a decorated chest strap, and a small bell hangs from its neck. A small black stone pedestal stands in front. No people are visible. Pinkish weathered pillars frame the view, and a metal railing and trees are visible at the sides.2006-09-18A woman in a green blouse and white shawl kneels beside a large grey stone Nandi bull sculpture at a construction site, touching the carved surface near its face. The bull has carved harness, chain-link collar, decorative saddle cloth and a bridle; wooden scaffolding poles and stacked red bricks surround it under green trees. A small hand-painted cloth or tool box sits at left.2006-12-19A large dark grey stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vahana of Shiva, faces forward on a low concrete plinth outdoors. It wears a carved necklace of beads and a broad ornamental collar, with a small brass bell hanging at its chest. Behind it lie reddish dirt ground, patches of grass, a low stone border and green trees and shrubs. A metal pole with a thatched cover stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2012-09-27A carved dark grey stone sculpture of a recumbent bull, Nandi, lying on a flat stone base on bare ground. The bull has an ornate saddle cloth with scrollwork and bead-like detailing along its neck and back, a decorated collar, and an upturned tail. Behind it, part of another carved stone figure lies on the ground, and a pair of legs in dark trousers is visible at the top edge. No one is seated on the bull.Making Of Sacred Arts University +1 copiesSeptember 18 20062006-09-18