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Dusk scene at an outdoor shrine dominated by a large black stone Nandi bull statue, adorned with a beaded necklace, ornamental fringes and a white-marked forehead, lit by a bright spotlight. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti and shawl tends a small fire lamp on a blue table with brass vessels and offerings. Around him, a group of about fifteen devotees in white clothing with orange shawls stand along a low whitewashed railing, watching the ritual. Ornate iron railings and a sky fading to dusk complete the setting.

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A night-time photograph of a large black stone Nandi bull statue, adorned with white garlands draped across its neck and body. In the foreground, several devotees in white dhotis and white shawls with orange-red borders stand near a small blue table holding a lit oil lamp and ritual items beside a black metal railing. Behind them, other people in white clothing are gathered in the dim courtyard, and a small red and white signboard is visible among the trees.2008-01-09January 09 20082008-01-09Night photograph of an outdoor shrine at dusk. A priest in white dhoti stands at a small blue table holding a lit oil lamp and a plate, while a woman in orange sari offers to him. Several people in white and orange garments stand in a line along the left, some with hands folded in prayer. On the right, a large black stone lingam decorated with white flower garlands and a white cloth rises beside the shrine railing. A small red banner is visible in the background against dark trees.2008-01-09November 21 20102010-11-21Night photo of a massive black Shiva lingam decorated with white jasmine garlands and a white-clad silver face of a deity above, lit by street lamps. A priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit oil lamp or aarti tray before the lingam. Three devotees in orange robes stand at a railing in front, one with hands folded in prayer, others standing with heads bowed, with blue stools and offerings on a small table beside them.2008-01-09July 30 20082008-07-30 +1 copiesA young man with a shaved head, bare-chested and wearing an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl, pours liquid from a brass vessel held overhead onto a large black Nandi bull statue. The glossy black stone shows streaks of wet running down its body, and a garland of beads hangs around its neck. Red flags on poles and a chain-link fence stand behind, with a red-stepped platform and grey overcast sky above. The scene suggests abhishekam offered to a Nandi.2017-06-26 +1 copiesA dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a red stone pedestal at night, its neck draped with a beaded necklace and rudraksha-like strands. Behind it stands a tiered red-and-stone shrine, with a small lit oil lamp, a garland of orange and yellow marigolds, and brass pots on the platform. Thin strings of flowers hang along the ledge. At the far left edge, a partially visible person in orange clothing sits near a blue cloth. The scene is a temple setting with no people in focus.2017-11-15Night photograph of a large black stone Nandi bull statue garlanded with pink and orange flowers and orange cloth, with a tray of oil lamps burning on its base. A man in a maroon turban and maroon robe with a leopard-print shawl, holding a tray with a flame at the bull's side, wears a long white flower garland and multiple gold necklaces, with white ash markings on his arms. Behind him, other men in saffron-red robes stand near a drum and a ceremonial umbrella. Scattered flower petals lie on the stone base.2013-11-17 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20082008-01-09February 25th 20072007-02-25A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised stone plinth at night, draped with a yellow marigold garland, with small oil lamps placed in front of it. Behind it, people sit on red-clad steps amid string lights, red flags, and a white metal fence. A few seated devotees are visible, some shirtless and some in light clothing, with a tall tree and bright floodlights overhead.2016-12-12