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A man in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white sash stands at a black stone Nandi bull statue, holding a brass bell cluster and ringing it over the Nandi's head during a temple ritual. He wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a red forehead mark. Two men in white dhotis sit behind him at the right; one is bare-chested with a white cloth draped over his shoulders. Behind the Nandi are ornate deity murti decorated with colourful flower garlands, and a gilded arch frames a small saffron-robed deity figure on a green cloth. A brass lamp and red flowers sit on the altar.

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May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A photograph inside a temple shows a man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white sash tied over one shoulder, wearing a large gold-toned necklace and gold bangles, and a white tilak on his forehead. He is adorning a dark stone Nandi bull statue with gold bells and a bead-decorated cloth, with his hands working at the bell strands. Behind him, deity murtis are dressed in bright garlands of orange, red and yellow flowers and gold ornaments, and a red velvet rope barrier runs along the side. At the right edge, a bald man in white ritual clothing with a red-trimmed cloth sits and watches.2008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A man in orange saffron robes and a matching orange shawl sits on a raised tiled platform beside a large black stone Nandi bull, his hand resting on its back. He wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, with a white-and-red forehead mark. Behind him is a gilded arched frame draped with marigold and white flower garlands, framing a deity murti decorated with an orange-red cloth. Brass bells hang at left, and a dark kalasha sits on the platform. The setting appears to be a temple shrine with abhishekam-style offerings.April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold chain, pours water from a white conch-shaped vessel over a dark black stone lingam and nandi-style base during an abhishekam. Behind him stand decorated deity murtis draped in garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, with gold crowns and jewelled garments. A small golden ganesha figure sits in the centre of the altar. On the right, a figure in saffron robes and an orange turban stands beside a gold-framed arch, and a red cloth covers a seat with a yellow box in front. Microphone stands and a maroon curtain frame the room, and a lamp sits on the floor at lower left.2007-11-22A man in an orange robe and a gold necklace of beads stands before a large black stone Nandi bull statue, pouring liquid from a gold and wicker-wrapped vessel over it, apparently an abhishekam. He wears glasses and has a small red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, deity murtis are dressed with colourful garlands in yellow, red and green, and a golden Ganesha figure sits in front of a gold and white cloth. Microphones on stands are visible at right.2007-11-22A man in a saffron-orange garment with a maroon-red border and a gold beaded necklace stands before a large dark stone Nandi bull statue, hanging small brass bells on its body. He has a red headband and white sacred ash markings on his forehead. Behind him, deity murtis are adorned with colourful flower garlands, and gold ornaments are visible. The scene appears to be a temple-style ritual setting.2008-05-03A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange head cloth stands at a black stone Nandi statue, draping a long garland of red roses and white flowers over its back. He wears a gold chain necklace with a pendant and has a vertical white tilak on his forehead. Bells hang from the statue's harness, and gilded ornate decorations and a red-and-green garland appear in the background. A second person is partly visible at the right edge.2008-05-03A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine. A shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes with a red-maroon sash and a gold necklace pours water from a large brass pot over a black stone Nandi bull. A young boy in a red t-shirt kneels beside the bull with his hands pressed together. Behind them, deity murti are adorned with yellow and multicolour garlands, and a white flower sits on the stone. A brass bell hangs on the left wall.2008-05-03