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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine centred on a large silver-toned Nandi bull statue, ornamented with beaded necklaces, medallions and jewelled trappings. Behind it, a gold arched frame holds a golden deity murti in prayer pose with a garland of white and magenta flowers, set before a red velvet canopy and ornate jewelled backdrop. Brass oil lamps and a small figurine sit at the base, with a basket of flower petals and a lit lamp in the foreground on a striped cloth. No people are visible.

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November 29 20202020-11-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a silver lion-shaped throne in a temple shrine. The murti wears a heavily embellished gold and jewelled arched backdrop, a white flower garland, and a red velvet cloth beneath a striped red and gold shawl draped over the seat. Brass oil lamps and a white conch shell sit in front of the lion base, with a gold cloth below. In the foreground, a woven basket holds white and red petals around a lit clay lamp on a striped rug. Red curtains frame the background. The image is a photo of an idol, not a living person, and no people are visible. Bharani Deepam celebrations is printed at the bottom.2020-11-29Photograph 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.2011-04-09September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesDecember 13 20112011-12-13A photograph of a golden Nandi bull statue with ornate bell and chain adornments, carrying a deity murti draped in a dense arrangement of multicoloured flower garlands in pink, white, orange, yellow, maroon and green. The deity murti wears a golden crown. A maroon silk cloth with gold border hangs over the bull's back. Behind it, a large printed backdrop shows a red-robed figure and a deity image, and a gold-carved throne stands at right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-12September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copiesA night photograph of a bronze Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull of Shiva, seated before an arched gold-toned backdrop. The bull is garlanded with pink and magenta flower strings and yellow marigolds, wears a bronze necklace with a red gemstone pendant, and has a white jasmine garland hanging at its base. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in the foreground on a magenta cloth, one on each side. Behind the statue, an orange and white draped canopy and a metal pole are visible against a dark background. No people are visible.2012-11-27April 30 20162016-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial hall with a large golden Nandi bull statue on a raised golden plinth in the left foreground, draped with an orange cloth and garlanded. Behind it, a standing deity murti or framed figure in orange garments is decorated with a multicoloured flower garland. At right, a seated figure in white and orange clothing sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with floral garlands, with brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) arranged in front. Red and white drapes form the backdrop and a red cloth hangs behind the throne area. The floor is polished white and the hall has exposed ceiling trusses and stage lights.2010-12-27A golden ornate peetha throne with a carved peacock-like side motif and a red velvet cushion draped over its seat, set before a red curtain. Seated on it is a statue of a figure in a teal turban and teal-and-gold garment, with heavy gold necklaces, bejewelled armbands and a pink flower garland around the neck. Two brass oil lamps and a conch shell stand before the throne, and a woven basket of pink petals and a lit lamp sit in the foreground. A golden canopy hangs above. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and the throne and display are an ornamented ritual setting.2020-11-29September 09 20172017-09-09 +1 copies