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A close view of a black stone Nandi bull statue receiving a stream of water poured from a metal vessel held by a person's hand at the upper right. The hand wears a gold bangle and the person wears an orange-saffron cloth draped down the right edge of the frame. Behind the statue are blurred palm trees, a grey building and open greenery under an overcast sky. A white base and a carved stone pedestal sit to the right. Water runs over the bull's head and body, consistent with an abhishekam ritual performed during a pradosha puja.

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Close photograph of a polished black stone Nandi bull statue with carved necklace garlands and a stylised face, being bathed by a stream of water poured from a brass kalasha held by a person whose bare arm and hand are visible at upper right; the person wears an orange cloth wrap and a gold bangle. Palm fronds and a blurred green background fill the upper left, with a sandy ground at lower right. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to the Nandi statue.2007-11-22A 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 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.2007-09-24Outdoor photo of a shaved-headed man in orange robes pouring water from a brass vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue. Water arcs down over the statue's head and neck. Behind is a white building with red vertical stripes near its base, palm trees and a cloudy sky. The man wears an orange shawl draped over his shoulder and has a bangle on his wrist.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 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 shaven-headed man in an orange saffron robe pouring water from a brass or gold-coloured vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue. Water streams down over the statue's head and neck. Behind them is a white wall with red vertical stripes, palm trees and an open sandy yard under a cloudy sky.2007-09-24A 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.2007-09-24A 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 dark stone Nandi bull statue, seated with its head raised, is being bathed with a stream of water poured from above. Only a partial figure is visible at the top right, wearing orange saffron robes that fall over a bronze-coloured ornate pedestal or lamp stand carved with floral and figural reliefs. Palm trees and a pale overcast sky form the background. The bull's neck is adorned with a carved bead garland. The scene reads as an abhishekam offering to the sacred bull.2007-10-23A 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 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.2007-09-24