Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A close-up of a dark stone carving of a lion-headed or mythic beast, shown in profile with a large open mouth of pointed fangs, a carved mane and beaded collar, and a rope-like band across the chest. Behind it, blurred, are several black stone deity murtis adorned with orange and red cloth and beaded necklaces, standing on a shelf. Two metal rods with dark wooden grips and a grey surface appear at right, and a person's dark-clothed legs are partly visible at the top edge. No people are clearly visible in the frame beyond those legs.

More like this

Open the gallery
Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone Nandi bull statue, showing its head in profile with carved ears, a braided harness band, a textured neck collar with rounded bead-like studs, and a smooth muzzle. Behind it a dark table holds black equipment and red-and-white printed material, with chrome stanchion posts and a red rope barrier at the right. No people are visible.2008-07-15Close-up photo of a dark grey stone Nandi bull statue in profile, its head with carved ears, a beaded collar and a braided band around the neck. In the blurred background are draped coloured cloths in orange, green, blue and red hanging above a dark table, with a brass pole and a red cord, and at the right a plate of yellow and red flower garlands on a tray. No people are visible.2008-07-15July 07 20132013-07-07January 27 20102010-01-27 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a polished black stone Nandi bull statue, its carved head with a decorated brow band, large eye, ribbed neck markings and wide muzzle filling the frame. Blurred green palm foliage forms the background. At the lower right edge, a partially visible person in white clothing with a lanyard is seen, out of focus. The bull is a sacred statue, not a living animal.2007-10-08October 08 20072007-10-08A 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 photo of a polished black stone Nandi bull statue, its face and horn-shaped ears in sharp profile against green trees. The Nandi wears a multicoloured woven cloth with red, yellow and green stripes and a necklace of white cowrie shells and blue beads. Marigold-like yellow flowers and dark red petals lie at the bottom left. No people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA large dark stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva, rests on a circular stone pedestal inside a temple colonnade. The bull wears a carved necklace of bells and beaded strands, and its body is decorated with a carved ornamental blanket with border patterns. Pillars of pale stone frame the view, with trees and a parked scooter visible outside the opening. No people are present in the scene.2006-09-18October 08 20072007-10-08A dark stone Nandi bull murti sits on a low pedestal, its head and neck draped with a garland of red and yellow flowers, with a rope of strung chains and bells across its chest. Scattered petals and marigold blossoms lie on the base and steps. Incense smoke rises in the background beside a weathered red and ochre stone pillar. At the right edge, a partially visible person in orange robes sits with a bare arm. Dark foliage and a blue tarp fill the background.2017-11-15