Close-up photograph of a silver Nandi bull head or ornamented bull mask on a pole, with two pointed silver horns with decorative tips, large silver ears, and a raised floral and foliate repoussé medallion on the forehead. Ornate silver bands and beaded borders wrap the neck. Behind it is a dark stone wall with a metal lattice grille and a wooden door. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of a silver Nandi bull head or ornamented bull mask on a pole, with two pointed silver horns with decorative tips, large silver ears, and a raised floral and foliate repoussé medallion on the forehead. Ornate silver bands and beaded borders wrap the neck. Behind it is a dark stone wall with a metal lattice grille and a wooden door. No people are visible.

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