Close-up of a dark stone Nandi bull statue facing left, draped with garlands of white and yellow marigold flowers and red roses with green leaves. A rust-coloured rudraksha-style bead mala hangs around its neck, and a white tripundra-like marking is visible on its forehead. Coconut palms and a red boundary wall stand behind in soft daylight. No physical people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up of a dark stone Nandi bull statue facing left, draped with garlands of white and yellow marigold flowers and red roses with green leaves. A rust-coloured rudraksha-style bead mala hangs around its neck, and a white tripundra-like marking is visible on its forehead. Coconut palms and a red boundary wall stand behind in soft daylight. No physical people are visible.

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