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A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal in an outdoor temple courtyard, water flowing down over its head and neck as part of an abhishekam. Behind it stands a copper-coloured tiered pillar with a relief panel and coconut palms. At right, an orange cloth drapes over a figure wearing rudraksha beads, and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and vertical forehead markings stands nearby, with another partly visible person beside her. Water splashes across the frame.

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A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a black pedestal, water sprayed over it in a fine jet, with a mottled reddish-copper shrine tower and palm fronds behind. On the right, a figure in an orange robe stands on a platform, partially cropped, with a person in white beside the platform. The statue is a deity murti being bathed during a pradosha puja setting.2007-09-24A dark stone Nandi bull statue with a garland-like necklace is being bathed by water poured from a copper vessel held by a person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala. Two women in white garments stand behind on the right, one with a red forehead mark. A copper-coloured ornate pillar stands at left, with palm fronds in the background. The water spray and flow fill the frame.2007-09-24January 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesA priest in a white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl pours a golden vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue, with orange-brown liquid streaming down its head and chest. A woman in white stands behind the statue in the background. To the right stands a wooden table holding several gold-coloured kalashas, and a yellow-trimmed cart or vehicle appears beside it, with palm trees in the background. The priest wears a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style mala. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to a Nandi statue.2010-01-24 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a temple courtyard. A bald man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala pours water from a golden vessel (kalasha) over a dark stone Nandi bull statue. Water splashes around the bull's head and neck. Behind them stands a tall copper-coloured ornate pillar with carved details, and coconut palm fronds fill the background against a pale sky.2007-09-24A dark stone Nandi bull statue, seated with carved harness, bells and necklace of beads, is being bathed with liquid poured from above by a person in orange clothing whose hand and bangled wrist are visible at the top right. Liquid streams down over the bull's head and face. Coconut palms and a bamboo fence stand behind in an outdoor setting with sandy ground. No people's faces are shown; the statue is the main subject, with its carved details and the liquid abhishekam pouring over it.2007-10-23A devotee in saffron-orange robes stands on a wooden step and pours milk from a brass vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue, which is seated on a dark plinth. Milk streams down the bull's head and body. Behind, a second person in white ritual dress stands near palm trees, and a copper-coloured pillar with carved panels rises at left. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam at an open-air temple setting.2007-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue being bathed with a continuous stream of liquid poured from a white vessel held by a person in an orange saffron garment. The figure's arm, wrist and a wristwatch are visible at top right. Beside the Nandi stands a copper-coloured ornate pillar with carved relief panel and tiered base, with palm trees behind. At the lower right, a partially visible woman in white and a person in white sit on a wooden platform. The Nandi bull wears a beaded garland collar. The scene is outdoors in a temple courtyard.2007-10-08A photo of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a pedestal, with water pouring over its head from a copper vessel above during abhishekam. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border stands with her hands together beside the statue. To the right, the edge of a person in an orange saffron robe stands on a wooden step. Behind, a white platform holds a metal plate of red flowers, white flowers and garlands. Palm trees and greenery fill the background.2007-09-24Close view of a large polished black stone Nandi bull statue in the foreground, with carved ornamental collar and bells, set in an outdoor courtyard near palm trees. To the right, a sliver of a figure wearing saffron orange robes stands beside a carved copper-toned pillar or stone pedestal. Behind the statue, two people in white shirts with lanyards are partially visible at the left edge. Palm fronds and a pale sky appear in the background.2007-10-08Close-up photograph of a dark black stone Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull of Shiva, with carved details including ear, eye, nose and a beaded garland around its neck. Water is being poured over the Nandi's head from a vessel held by a person in an orange saffron garment, visible only as a hand and orange cloth at the upper right. Blurred palm trees and a pinkish-orange pillar appear in the background. The statue is a murti being honoured with abhishekam.2007-10-23A photograph of a dark stone Nandi bull statue, seated with its head raised, being bathed by water poured over it from a saffron-orange cloth draped above. Water streams down its carved neck, chest and forelegs. In front, a wooden stand holds brass pots and vessels. Several men and boys in white ritual clothes stand behind, one man on the right wearing a rudraksha mala and white dhoti, a boy in the centre holding a brass vessel. Palm trees and foliage fill the background, with a small white structure at right.2007-10-08