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A photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes pouring water from a brass vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue during a pradosha puja outdoors. Water streams down over the Nandi's head and face, with a yellow-tinged liquid running down its muzzle. Behind the statue are coconut palms, open grassy ground and distant buildings under an overcast sky. A person in white clothing is partly visible at the lower right edge, holding a vessel near a wooden stool.

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A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe, draped over one shoulder with a bead bracelet on the wrist, pours liquid from a small pot onto a dark stone Nandi bull statue seated on a white pedestal. The figure stands on a low wooden stool beside a tall pink-and-white pillar. Coconut palms and a clear white sky frame the outdoor scene, with water running down the Nandi's body and a dirt path below.2007-10-23A shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe stands on a wooden stool and pours water from a copper vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a white pedestal. Water streams down the bull's face and body. Tall coconut palms and low white buildings stand behind, under a pale sky. The scene appears to be an outdoor abhishekam at a Shiva temple.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 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 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.2007-09-24Outdoors under a partly cloudy sky, a man in a saffron-orange robe stands on a wooden stool and pours water over a large black stone Nandi bull statue. He has a shaved head and is barefoot, holding a copper vessel above the statue while water streams down its face and chest onto a white stone pedestal. Tall coconut palms and low residential buildings stand in the background.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 photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a white plinth in an outdoor temple courtyard. A person in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap stands on a small wooden stool and pours liquid from a brass vessel over the statue's head. Palm trees and a tall tree surround the area. On a small metal table at right sit a brass lamp, a silver bowl and offerings of fruit. A ornate copper-coloured kalasha stands at left. Two people in white clothing walk in the background. Pradosha puja abhishekam is being performed.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.2007-09-24A black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal outdoors, its carved harness, bells and garlands visible as milky liquid runs down its head and body. A person in orange saffron robes stands at right, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over the statue's head with cupped hands. Palm trees and low buildings stand in the background under a pale sky. The scene appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the Nandi statue.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.2007-09-24March 05 20082008-03-05 +1 copies