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A large black stone Nandi bull statue, garlanded with white and red flowers, is being bathed with yellow liquid poured from a brass vessel held by a man in white dhoti. Around it, rows of devotees sit on red-and-black tiered steps beside many brass kalasha pots and oil lamps, some holding brass vessels and cone-shaped items. A woman in a black top and patterned pink trousers sits at left, and a man with a shaved head in white dhoti and a rudraksha-style necklace is at upper left. Red flags and a white banner hang at right behind a metal fence. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to the Nandi statue.

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A large dark stone Nandi bull statue, draped with a garland of red and white flowers, receives a pouring of water from a brass pot held by a man in a dark blue dhoti at the lower left. Behind it, rows of red-tiered steps hold many brass kalasha pots and black stone pedestals. Several men sit bare-chested in white dhotis and rudraksha malas, one holding a brass pot and another a brass lamp, while women in saris and salwar sit nearby. A white flag hangs at right beside a metal railing. The scene reflects an abhishekam ritual at a temple setting.2016-12-14Outdoor photo of a ritual abhishekam at a stone-stepped ghat-like terrace. A large black stone Nandi bull statue, draped with an orange and yellow marigold garland, sits at center while water pours over it. Around it, many people sit on red steps in white and saffron clothing and pour liquid from brass vessels. A shirtless man in white dhoti and sacred thread stands beside the statue, and another man in saffron and bare-chested attire holds a brass pot. Red flags on poles and a metal fence frame the scene, with brass pots and metal vessels at left.2016-12-18Outdoor ritual photo on red stone steps by a river ghat. A large black stone Nandi bull statue with orange and yellow marigold garlands is being bathed; a shirtless young man with glasses pours liquid from a brass vessel over it, and golden liquid splashes off. Other shirtless men in white dhotis and devotees in saffron and dark clothing sit on the steps with small brass pots, lamps and a black Shivalingam on a stand. Red flags flank the right side. The background shows many seated participants. Priests and devotees are visible; no one is identified by face.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 12 20162016-12-12A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a raised pedestal, adorned with a garland of white and red flowers and a chain, while water is poured over it. Around the statue, on tiered red steps, people sit in rows at ceremonial abhishekam. A bare-chested man in a blue dhoti pours water over the bull. Nearby, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a golden vessel, and others hold brass pots and gold kalasha-style vessels. A woman in a black top and patterned skirt sits at left, and a white flag with a red flag stands at right behind metal railings. Several devotees wear rudraksha malas.2016-12-14Outdoor photo of a dark stone Nandi bull statue being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from a brass pot held by a shaved-headed young man with white tilak on his forehead and a bare chest. A pink flower garland hangs around the bull's neck. Behind, seated men in white dhotis and bare-chested devotees sit on red stone steps near brass lamps and small stone lamp stands, with red flags on a metal railing and green trees beyond. Seated figure in orange clothing at right edge. This depicts an abhishekam ritual being performed on a Nandi statue.2016-11-26 +2 copiesDecember 14 20162016-12-14December 18 20162016-12-18November 26 20162016-11-26 +1 copiesDecember 16 20162016-12-16December 12 20162016-12-12