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A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and orange cloth, with white tripundra and sandalwood markings on his forehead, arms and chest, wears a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet. He pours a stream of liquid from a golden vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue, which is garlanded with pink and yellow flowers. Red flags stand behind, and rows of red stone steps are filled with seated devotees in orange and other colours. Brass pots sit at the lower left.

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November 07 20162016-11-07November 07 20162016-11-07November 07 20162016-11-07A priest with a shaved head, white vibhuti tripundra on his forehead, white markings on his arms and chest, a rudraksha mala and an orange dhoti pours liquid from a golden pot onto a large dark stone Nandi bull statue. Yellow liquid runs down the bull's head and body, and a pink flower garland hangs at its neck. Another priest in a red dhoti stands behind, partly visible at left. Red flags and tiered stone seating stand in the background.2016-11-11A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and bare chest stands before a large dark stone Nandi bull statue, pouring yellow liquid from a golden kalasha onto its head while holding it with both hands. Pink and yellow flower garlands drape over the bull's neck and the liquid runs down its face and body, consistent with abhishekam. White sacred ash marks the priest's arms and forehead, and a rudraksha mala hangs at his chest. Behind him, numerous orange-robed devotees sit on tiered red stone steps in rows, with red flags and a metal railing visible beside them.2016-11-07 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19November 07 20162016-11-07December 12 20162016-12-12A photo of a ritual abhishekam on a large black stone Nandi bull statue. A young sannyasi with a bare chest and saffron-orange dhoti holds a golden pot or kalasha, pouring yellow liquid over the statue's head and snout. The Nandi is decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, white blossoms, green leaves and orange flowers. Behind him stands a second bare-chested young man with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth, and a shaved-headed attendant in the background. Yellow liquid runs down the statue onto the ground. Red-tiled seating stretches in the background.2017-02-26February 26 20172017-02-26A young shirtless boy in an orange dhoti with white ash stripes on his arms pours water from a golden vessel over a dark black stone Nandi bull statue. The Nandi is draped with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and tassels, and water runs down its face. Behind it, rows of black stone shivalingas sit on red steps beside a metal railing, with a tree at the upper left. The scene is an abhishekam offering at a temple courtyard.2017-02-26A young male priest in an orange dhoti and a rust-orange shawl pours liquid from a brass vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. The bull is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, with a rope draped around its neck. Behind him, a second priest in orange bends forward at the left edge. Red flags on white poles and rows of small lamps on tiered red stone seating frame the outdoor ritual setting.2017-02-26