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A photograph of two men at an outdoor shrine with coconut palms behind them. On the left, a shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a red-bead garland drapes a large orange cloth over a dark black stone Nandi bull statue. Beside him, a younger man in white clothes, a red bindi and a rudraksha mala stands helping with the cloth. A white stepped structure with a copper-coloured finial is visible in the background. The scene appears to be a ritual dressing of the sacred bull.

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A photograph of a large black stone Nandi bull statue being draped with orange cloth during a puja at an outdoor temple setting. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala drapes the orange cloth over the statue's neck and shoulder with his hands. Behind him, a second man in a white kurta with an orange waist cloth and a red tilak holds the cloth and a rudraksha mala. The bull's chest and front leg are carved with ornate bands and beaded necklace patterns. Behind them, a copper-coloured kalasha or ornamental urn stands among palm trees, with a white building on the right.2007-09-24A photograph of two men dressing a large black stone Nandi bull statue outdoors. In the foreground a man in an orange robe and bangle drapes a saffron-orange cloth over the statue's back and neck. Behind him, a second man in white ritual clothes with a red tilak mark on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck holds the cloth. The statue has carved bead-like necklace detailing and a chalice stands on a small table at right. A tall copper-coloured pillar and palm trees appear in the background.2007-09-24A large black stone Shivalingam is being draped with an orange cloth by two men in saffron robes at an outdoor temple. The man in the foreground at left wears an orange garment, rudraksha beads, and a white tilak on his forehead, looking down at the lingam. Beside him, a man in white ritual clothing with a red bindi and rudraksha mala holds the orange cloth against the carved lingam surface. Behind them, a white platform holds a plate of flowers and offerings, and two women in white saris with red borders stand in the background near sandy ground and greenery. Carved bands and bead-like patterns decorate the lingam, and a metal kalasha-like finial is visible at upper left.2007-09-24A photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue on a white pedestal outdoors, with palm trees and a grey overcast sky behind it. Two men are draping a saffron-orange cloth over the statue's head and body. The man on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with an orange sash and a white shirt, his arm extended over the bull's head. The man on the right, shaved-headed with a small tuft, wears an orange robe and stands in profile at the statue's right side. Another person in white is partly visible at the far right edge, and a figure is partly visible at the left edge.2007-09-24A photograph of two men in saffron-orange cloth draping an orange cloth over a large dark stone lingam on a white pedestal outdoors. The man at left wears a white kurta with an orange waist wrap and a rudraksha mala, and grips the cloth with both hands. The bald man at right, wearing an orange shawl over his shoulders, places his hand on the cloth. Behind them, a third man in white with folded hands watches, and coconut palms and green trees fill the background under an overcast sky.2007-09-24A photograph of a large black stone Nandi bull statue, lying with ornate carved harness and beaded chain details, being draped with an orange cloth. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a beaded bracelet holds the saffron cloth against the statue. Beside him, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala also handles the cloth. Behind them, a young man in white with palms pressed together stands in prayer, and another figure is partly visible. Palm trees and greenery fill the background.2007-09-24Outdoor photo at a temple-like site with palm trees and unfinished buildings behind. A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white pedestal. A bald man in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands on a small wooden stool at right, reaching down to touch the bull's head. A man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange sash stands at left, hand on the statue, and a woman in an orange sari and a white-clothed devotee kneel or stand nearby. A white shrine structure and kalasha-topped spire are at upper right. The scene appears to be a pradosha puja ritual honouring 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 shaven-headed man in flowing saffron-orange robes pouring water from a brass kalasha vessel onto a large black stone Nandi bull statue. The water stream falls over the bull's head and neck, which is adorned with carved bells and a decorated collar. A white compound wall with red vertical stripes and coconut palms stand behind, with an open dirt yard in the foreground. A second statue's edge is visible at lower left, and a partly visible person in white sits behind the Nandi at right. The man wears a gold wristwatch and a rudraksha-style cord at his neck.2007-09-24Outdoor temple scene at a dark stone Nandi bull statue draped with a white cloth bordered in gold, garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl bends over the statue at its front, while a sannyasi in an orange-saffron robe stands at its side, looking down and attending to it. Behind them are a white stepped base, a copper-toned ornate lamp post, brass vessels, a small table with brass items, palm trees and a white building. Ritual setting consistent with a pradosha puja.2008-03-05 +1 copiesOutdoors under palm and tree foliage, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue with ornate harness carvings. Beside him, men in white dhotis and white shirts, one wearing a red-and-white rudraksha-style mala, stand near the statue. A white building and cloudy sky are behind them. The scene shows abhishekam being performed on the Nandi.2007-09-24A man in an orange saffron garment stands outdoors beside a large black stone Nandi bull statue, applying white and orange markings to its forehead with his fingers while holding a small dish in his other hand. Palm trees and a copper-toned ornate shrine structure frame the scene. A white cloth drapes over the Nandi's back, and a figure in white dhoti clothing is partly visible at the right edge. The statue is a Nandi murti rather than a living animal. The man appears to be performing a ritual anointing of the Nandi.2007-10-23