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A priest in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala pours a yellow liquid from a golden kalasha onto a dark stone Nandi bull statue, splashing as it runs over the head and neck. A white and orange flower garland hangs at the base. The setting is outdoors with blurred green foliage behind. This is an abhishekam offering to the Nandi murti.

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A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti stands bare-chested at a black stone Nandi statue, pouring liquid from a golden kalasha onto its head during an abhishekam. The Nandi is garlanded with marigold and red flower strands, and liquid streams down its face and mouth. White sacred ash lines mark the priest's arms and chest, and a rudraksha mala hangs at his neck. Trees and a building are blurred in the background.2017-01-02A close photograph of a priest performing abhishekam on a dark stone Nandi bull statue. His arms, marked with white ash, pour a golden liquid from a brass vessel over the statue's head and neck, splashing droplets into the air. He wears a rudraksha mala on his bare arm and an orange cloth around his waist. Flower garlands lie at the base of the statue against a blurred green background.2016-10-17A priest in an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala pours a yellow liquid from a brass pot over a dark stone Nandi bull statue during an abhishekam. The liquid runs down the bull's head and muzzle and splatters onto its body, with a garland of white flowers and a red flower at its base. Only the priest's arms, torso and the statue are visible, against a blurred green background.2016-10-17December 12 20162016-12-12December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti with a maroon border pouring water from a golden kalasha over a large black Nandi bull statue, as part of an abhishekam. He wears rudraksha malas on his chest and arm, bangles, and white and sandalwood-coloured sacred markings on his forehead and torso. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the statue's neck, and water streams down its face. Behind him, a partly visible bare-chested man in white and other devotees stand near a red flag and green trees.2016-10-16A shirtless young priest in an orange dhoti with a red sash and a rudraksha mala pours yellow liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue. The bull's head is draped with yellow and white flower garlands with red blossoms. Trees and an orange flag stand in the background, with a few seated spectators at the right edge. Looks like abhishekam to Nandi.2016-12-05February 26 20172017-02-26December 03 20162016-12-03A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a maroon border pours water from a golden kalasha over a grey-blue stone Nandi bull statue during abhishekam. A marigold garland with red flowers hangs at the statue's neck, and rudraksha beads and a white sacred thread are visible on the priest's shoulder and chest. Leafy trees and a green railing form the background.2016-10-17December 12 20162016-12-12A shirtless priest in orange dhoti and a white sacred thread stands behind a dark stone Nandi bull statue, pouring milk from a gold vessel over its head as liquid splashes outward. The bull has a garland of white and red flowers draped around its neck. Behind are trees, a red flag and a metal railing. This is an abhishekam ritual at a temple, with a rudraksha mala worn across the priest's chest.2016-10-17