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Close low-angle photo of a dark grey stone Nandi bull statue seated on a square plinth in a hall with an arched corrugated roof and ceiling fan. A large polished brass hand bell with ridged bands stands in the foreground beside a shallow stainless steel tray. Behind, white-draped tables and a small red paper lantern, with framed figures near the far wall. No people are visible.

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September 16 20162016-09-16September 16 20162016-09-16September 16 20162016-09-16Photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue seated on a dark platform inside a temple hall, adorned with gold bells hanging from its neck and body, a gold floral headpiece, and a draped red velvet cloth with a white and silver necklace over a blue silk cloth patterned with gold peacocks and flowers. Beside it stands a large black stone shivalinga-style vessel with a lid, a golden ritual stand holding brass lamps or ritual items, and a small gold figure. Marble floor and red and gold altar decorations appear in the background. No people are visible.2011-04-09A photograph of a dark bronze Nandi bull statue in a temple, lying on its base with a pink flower garland draped over its head and a decorated saddle cloth. Behind metal railings, brass oil lamps stand, and several women in saris and a uniformed official are visible in the background.2006-12-04November 15 20172017-11-15Close-up photograph of a large dark stone Nandi bull statue, seated and richly carved with a patterned saddle cloth, a beaded necklace and a decorated head ornament, set on a dark plinth in an outdoor temple setting with palm trees behind. Behind the statue, a figure in orange saffron robes stands at a wooden table with brass and copper kalasha pots and vessels on it. Two young men in white shirts stand nearby, one in the centre looking toward the table and another at right holding a brass vessel, with a boy in white between them.2007-10-08November 15 20172017-11-15Close-up photograph of a dark stone Nandi bull statue, its head and curved horns carved with ornamental bands and a face visible in profile. A white jasmine garland drapes over its neck, with a red flower and green leaves placed on top of the head between the horns. Red thread and a rudraksha-style bead strand appear at the lower left. The background is softly blurred with warm yellow and beige tones. No people are visible in the frame.2018-05-31A large dark stone Nandi bull statue with carved harness and bead-chain collar dominates the foreground, its head turned to the right. Behind it, a standing figure in saffron-orange robes pours liquid from a small metal pot onto the statue. To the right, two young boys in white clothes stand watching, one with a sacred mark on his forehead, and brass plates with offerings sit at the lower right. Green palm trees fill the background.2007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08May 22 20182018-05-22