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A figure in an orange-saffron wrap stands bare-chested beside a large black stone Nandi bull statue, pouring water from a brass vessel over its head as water sprays and runs down the dark stone. The figure has long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha-style mala at the neck and a thin bangle on the wrist. Behind the statue, a red flag, railings and a few more people in the background are partly visible, with a green tree and bright sky. This appears to be abhishekam being performed on a Nandi statue.

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A devotee in orange saffron cloth wrapped around the waist, bare-chested with long hair tied back, pours water from a brass kalasha over a large black stone Nandi bull statue during an abhishekam. Water splashes off the polished black stone. A red flag flutters behind, with a tree and a white metal fence to the left, and other people in light clothing visible at the lower left edge.2017-08-07A young man with long dreadlocks and a bare upper body stands at left, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads at his chest, pouring water from a brass vessel over a large black Nandi bull statue. Water sprays from the vessel over the statue's head and neck, which is decorated with a rope garland and beaded bands. Behind him, other people sit on red-tiled steps beside metal railings, with red flags and green trees against an overcast sky.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti with a maroon border pouring water from a golden kalasha over a large black Nandi bull statue, as part of an abhishekam. He wears rudraksha malas on his chest and arm, bangles, and white and sandalwood-coloured sacred markings on his forehead and torso. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the statue's neck, and water streams down its face. Behind him, a partly visible bare-chested man in white and other devotees stand near a red flag and green trees.2016-10-16February 26 20172017-02-26December 12 20162016-12-12A photo of a young shirtless priest in an orange dhoti with a red border pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. The Nandi is adorned with a garland of white jasmine-like flowers and red roses around its neck. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and sacred ash markings on his arms and chest. Green trees and red flags are in the background.2016-12-05July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesA young shirtless man in an orange dhoti with a red sash and a rudraksha mala pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. Water streams down the bull's head and chest. Behind him, red and orange flags fly and tiered seating with people in orange and white is visible in the background.2016-11-22A young man with long dreadlocked hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange-saffron cloth wrapped at the waist, pours water from a golden vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. He wears a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him, other people in orange clothing stand near red flags and metal railings, and a tree and overcast sky are visible. The scene appears to be an abhishekam ritual offering to the Nandi statue.2017-08-14A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala pours water from a golden kalasha over a large black stone Nandi bull statue, with water streaming from its mouth and head in an abhishekam ritual. Red and orange ceremonial flags flutter in the background among trees, and several blurred devotees sit in the distance. A second shirtless man with white markings on his arms stands at the right edge. The priest's face is not in clear view and no a person candidate is identified.2016-11-22A photograph of a person in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with long hair in a braid down the back, pouring yellow liquid from a round vessel held in both hands over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. The yellow liquid streams down over the bull's head and neck. Green trees and white metal railings with spectators in orange and dark clothing are visible behind. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the saffron clothing and braided hair are consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the figure is not clearly identifiable.2017-08-07