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A figure in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala pours water from a brass pot over a black stone Nandi bull statue, with water droplets spraying through the air. Palm fronds and green trees frame the outdoor scene under a bright sky. The person is shown from behind and partly cropped, with only the arms and upper body visible; no face is shown. This is an outdoor abhishekam-style offering to the Nandi statue.

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A photograph of an abhishekam at an outdoor shrine under palm trees. A shaven-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala pours water from a gold kalasha over a large black stone Nandi bull statue, which is wet and glistening. Water splashes down the statue's chest and flank. Behind him to the right, partly visible people wear white clothing, and another figure stands at the left edge. Overcast sky and tall palms frame the scene.2007-09-24A photograph of a person in orange saffron robes pouring water from a brass vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue outdoors. Water streams down over the bull's head and neck, splashing around its base. Behind are green coconut palm fronds and foliage under a pale sky, and red flower garlands rest at the statue's base. Only the hands and orange-clad torso of the person are visible, with a rudraksha mala hanging near the shoulder. The scene shows abhishekam being offered to Nandi during pradosha worship.2007-09-24A dark stone Nandi bull statue, carved with a decorated collar and marked face, is being bathed by water poured from a brass vessel held by a person in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Palm trees and a bright sky stand behind, with small red flowers at the lower left. The water arcs over the statue in a splash of droplets.2007-09-24A standing man in saffron-orange robes pours water from a golden vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue outdoors, with palm trees and green foliage behind. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, a gold bracelet and a wristwatch, and holds the golden pot with both hands while water streams down onto the bull's head and neck. The stone bull has a decorated collar and a carved harness. This is an abhishekam offering to Nandi in an outdoor setting.2007-10-23A photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue being bathed with water poured from a golden vessel. A person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala pours water from a brass pot over the Nandi's head, water spraying around it. Behind the statue a copper pillar with ornate tiered carvings stands beside palm fronds. A small figure in white is partially visible at the lower right edge. The scene suggests a pradosha puja performed at a Nandi shrine.2007-09-24A black stone Nandi bull statue with carved face and ears is being bathed with water poured from a gold-coloured metal pot. A person in orange-saffron robes and a dark rudraksha mala stands behind the statue, holding the pot aloft. A copper-coloured pillar with ornate bands and palm fronds are visible at left, under a pale sky. Water splashes around the statue.2007-09-24A close photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue being bathed with flowing water poured from above by a person in orange saffron robes whose hand and draped orange cloth are visible at the left edge. The Nandi has carved harness decorations on its back and sits on a dirt ground. Behind are a white building wall with red pillars, palm trees and a fenced open field under a pale sky. The bull statue is the main subject; no face of the person is shown.2007-09-24A photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue, seated with its head raised, being bathed by water poured from a vessel held by a person's hand at the upper right. The poured water streams over the statue's head and face. The person wears an orange-saffron garment draped over the arm and body, and has a gold-toned bangle on the wrist. Behind the statue are a white raised platform, a terracotta-coloured dome edge, palm trees, low shrubs and a partly built multi-storey building under an overcast sky. The scene suggests a pradosha puja abhishekam offering to the Nandi.2007-09-24A shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue, with water splashing down its neck and flank. He wears white sacred ash marks on his forehead and a red dot. Behind him stand tall coconut palms and leafy trees under a cloudy sky. A partly visible man in white clothing and a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. The scene suggests an abhishekam offering to the Nandi, with the priest the central figure.2007-09-24A photograph of a Nandi bull statue carved in dark black stone, its face and chest adorned with a carved bead garland, being bathed with water poured from a brass pot. A person in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala pours the water from above, the stream falling over the statue's head. Behind the statue stand two women in white clothes, and tall palm trees and a pale sky fill the background, with an ornate reddish-brown temple pillar at the left edge.2007-09-24A photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue being bathed outdoors. A young man in saffron-orange robes stands on the statue's back, pouring liquid from a copper vessel held above with both hands, and the liquid splashes over the bull's head and body. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and a wristwatch on his left wrist. Green trees and palm fronds fill the background under an overcast sky. Partially visible at the lower right edge is another person's arm. The scene appears to be a pradosha puja abhishekam.2007-09-24A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white plinth, receiving water poured from a brass pot. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands on a small wooden stool, tipping the vessel over the bull's head as in abhishekam. Behind, a second man in white ritual dress sits near the statue. To the left, an ornate copper-gold lamp stand with a carved shrine-like top rises beside the plinth, with palm trees and greenery in the background.2007-09-24