Close-up of a polished black stone Nandi bull statue, shown from the front with its head and horns in sharp focus. A small golden disc sits on its forehead, and its carved ears and face are visible. Behind it, palm trees, a grassy area, a pale white plinth and an unfinished concrete building blur into a hazy sky. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up of a polished black stone Nandi bull statue, shown from the front with its head and horns in sharp focus. A small golden disc sits on its forehead, and its carved ears and face are visible. Behind it, palm trees, a grassy area, a pale white plinth and an unfinished concrete building blur into a hazy sky. No people are visible.

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