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Golden bronze Nandi bull statues sit in a row on a red cloth in the foreground, adorned with white and red flower garlands and ornate decorative saddles. Behind them, several men in white dhotis sit bare-chested with white sacred threads, some with grey beards, seated on the floor in devotional posture. Stage lights and hanging decorations fill the dim background of the temple or ritual hall. The scene suggests a Nandi puja. No person is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.

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December 08 20162016-12-08A large gilded Nandi bull statue, richly ornamented with embossed saddle cloth, bells and beaded collar, stands on a yellow-painted plinth in a hall with a dark blue curtain behind. Above the bull, a seated figure in orange robes is decorated with a garland of marigolds, roses and green leaves, and an orange draped cloth covers the platform. At the right edge, a bare-chested young priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace and white forehead markings sings into a microphone.2010-12-27Close-up photograph of a gilded bronze Nandi bull statue with ornate bell-studded necklace and forehead ornament, its head in the foreground. Behind it, a seated figure in orange robes adorned with long garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms. The figure's hand holds a small ritual object. Blue draped curtain backdrop. The seated figure is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity, and no human face is shown; the figure is partially obscured and therefore unsure.2010-12-27October 01 20172017-10-01A large gilded bull statue, a nandi, dominates the frame, decorated with ornate saddle cloth, bells and carved detailing. On its back sits a seated figure draped in orange cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, with a white floral necklace. The statue stands on a wooden platform before a dark blue curtain. At the right edge, a partially visible priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a white tilak on his forehead and beaded mala necklaces, stands beside the platform. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is visible in person.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on a gold throne draped with flower garlands in bright red, yellow and white, with an orange cloth. Beside him stands a large gilded Nandi bull statue, also heavily garlanded and wearing gold ornaments, with an orange cloth at its base. Brass oil lamps with lit flames line the right side of the stage, and a red and white backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala and is the only living person visible. A small ornamental canopy hangs above the throne.2010-12-27Night photograph of a large ritual gathering in a temple-style hall with a golden Nandi bull statue in the foreground. Many bare-chested men sit cross-legged on red mats wearing white dhotis, sacred white ash and necklaces, each with a red cloth blindfold tied across the eyes. Garlands of yellow and white flowers adorn the golden Nandi. Behind them stand ornate golden pillars and a carved sculpture, with a decorated shrine containing a deity murti at left. Colourful string lights and yellow and red hanging decorations are visible overhead. A woman in white with a red bindi sits at lower left, and a girl in white sits at the bottom edge. The scene appears to be a blindfolded meditation or ritual sitting.2017-10-01A night-time ceremony in an open pavilion with red carpeting. Rows of men sit cross-legged, bare-chested, wearing white dhotis, white ash marks on their skin and beaded necklaces, with red cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. A large polished golden Nandi bull with garlands of yellow and purple flowers sits in the foreground beside them. Behind them stand golden pillars, a carved golden makara-style column, a golden throne-like canopy and a deity murti under a green-lit arch. Coloured string lights hang overhead. A child in white and a young girl are at the left edge. The seated men appear to be in a ritual or meditation practice.2017-10-01A shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red draped stage at lower left, holding a small brass vessel and a bell. Behind him, a large gold-plated nandi bull carries a gilded throne-like seat draped in green cloth and garlanded with red, white, green and yellow flower strands. Two metal deity murtis of a divine couple sit on the seat under a silver and multicoloured ceremonial umbrella with feather-like fans. Stage lights glow in the dark background.2015-11-16A shaven-headed priest in an orange-and-gold dhoti and upper cloth stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a golden processional vehicle. Two deity murti sit on a gilded golden bull-shaped vehicle or ratha-like seat, adorned with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, golden crowns and jewelled ornaments. Behind them is a gilded arched canopy and a maroon curtain, with a golden throne-like chair at left and a standing brass lamp stand. A plain white fan stands on the red carpet. The scene suggests an aarti during a temple ritual, possibly a rathotsavam procession setup.2015-11-24Close photo of a seated figure in rust-brown ochre robes beside a large polished brass Nandi bull statue, with its horns, forehead ornaments and beaded chest collar visible. The seated person's bare upper arm wears a beaded bracelet and a red thread band on the wrist, and the hand rests on the bull's head near its ear. Gold ceremonial necklaces and long garlands of pink and white flowers hang across the robes. Behind the statue are potted green plants, an orange water bottle and a red cloth backdrop. Only the arm and torso of the seated person are visible, with no face shown. Possibly a Nandi-darshan or satsang setting, but no ritual is clearly shown.2017-01-15August 24 20142014-08-24