Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
Close-up photograph of a polished silver or silver-plated vahana sculpture of a mythical animal head with an open mouth showing fangs and a curled tongue, a rope-twisted collar, and repousse floral motifs along the neck. A red-painted wooden or metal frame edge and a corrugated shutter stand behind it, with a brick wall on the left. No people are visible.

More like this

Open the gallery
Close photograph of a large polished silver procession figure of a bull (Nandi) head with ornate chased detailing, beaded collar and decorative silver chest panel, displayed in a dim storage or temple-side room. Behind it stands a dark wooden or metal figure on a green, red and yellow painted wooden platform, with blue metal support poles and red-handled hardware at right. A partially visible person in a white garment stands at the upper left in the background. The scene is cluttered with stored equipment and red floor covering.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA close view of a polished silver vahana, the head of a mythical animal with an open mouth, large eye, ridged mane and ornate engraved chest plate, set against a dark background with a red cloth and a wooden box behind it. The chest plate and head carry detailed filigree patterns and a braided silver rope around the neck. The image is a photograph of a ritual vehicle piece, with no people visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityMaking Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose photograph of a silver bull head. The head is set against a brick wall with a dark wooden beam above, and the scene is lit from the side, showing reflections on the silver. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA close side view of a silver procession vehicle in a brick-walled room. A silver bull head (Nandi) with a ringed harness and ornate chain-work projects from the front of a wheeled silver carriage with embossed scrollwork panels. A red-painted wooden beam sits across the top of the carriage. No people are visible.October 15 20082008-10-15A close side view of a polished silver-toned metal sculpture of a mythical creature's head, with a curved horn-like crest, an open mouth showing a tongue-like form, a rope-twisted collar at the neck, a ridged cheek plate and a large round eye with a raised brow. It rests against a dark corrugated metal shutter, and a carved wooden or metal box-shaped element stands at the right edge.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA close view of a polished silver processional vehicle, showing the carved head of a bull or Nandi-style mount with a curled tongue, rope-like neck band, and textured ear and eye details. The silver figure stands in a dim interior with teal-painted wooden frames, a brass canopy edge above, and red-tinted panels in the background. No people are visible in the frame.