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A photograph of a gilded Nandi bull statue with ornate golden harness and bells, standing on a wooden platform in front of a richly decorated deity murti seated behind it. The murti wears a gold crown and is draped in long garlands of pink, white, yellow, orange, green and purple flowers, with a sacred green cloth behind. A golden trident stands to the right, and a large painted backdrop of a robed deity with a trident and a priest-like figure in red fills the left side. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded Nandi bull statue with a golden bell-collar and forehead marking, carrying a shrine-like seat covered in multicoloured flower garlands in pink, yellow, orange, white, red and purple. A small metal deity murti wearing a golden crown sits atop the garlanded seat, beside a gold trident and an ornately carved gold chair back. Behind, a large printed backdrop shows a deity with multiple arms and a red-robed figure seated before offerings. Dark ceiling and a wooden platform surround the display. The image is a photo, with no physical people visible.2010-11-12A 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.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden Nandi bull, the murti dressed in a green silk cloth and heavily adorned with multi-coloured garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The murti wears a tall decorated crown and layered gold necklaces, with smaller attendant figures flanking it on either side. Behind them is an ornate gold-and-brown arched backdrop with pink draped fabric. Brass oil lamps stand on the orange-draped platform, and a silver-toned vessel sits in the foreground. No people are visible; only statues and decorations appear.2016-12-07A decorated statue stands on a large gilded Nandi bull on a wooden platform. The standing figure wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulders, a saffron head wrap with a silver crescent ornament, layered gold necklaces, and holds the hands in anjali mudra. It is framed by a gold arched backdrop and encircled by garlands of yellow, white, purple and green flowers. Behind is a black curtain, a red drape and a patterned red-and-purple cloth with floral strands. The scene is a statue and altar display with no live people visible.2010-12-27A 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.2010-12-27Close view of a gilded bronze-look Nandi bull head with curled horns, a bead mala with tassel draped across its forehead, and a small crown-like ornament between the horns. Fragrant white and mauve flower garlands and a yellow marigold garland hang around the neck, and a teal silk garment with gold embroidery is visible behind. A decorated pillar and draped pink fabric appear at the left. No people are visible.2010-11-14A golden Nandi bull statue carries a raised palanquin-like platform draped in orange cloth and framed by a gilded arch. Atop it stands a statue of a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with a red turban, a crescent ornament, a gold necklace and a raised blessing hand. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers encircle the arch and figure. Behind is a red curtain and a patterned maroon cloth with floral garland swags. The scene shows a decorated statue on a procession-style display, with no physical people visible. Its sannyasi form is a statue, not a person.2010-12-27A large golden Nandi bull statue carries a seated figure in orange robes, adorned with a crown, gold necklaces and a trident, on a raised orange-draped platform framed by a dense arch of marigold and multicolored flower garlands against a navy curtain. In the lower right, a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold-coloured sash, a white-and-red forehead mark, and a microphone near his mouth appears to be speaking. The figure in orange is a statue or murti, not a living person; the seated man is a priest or speaker. The scene resembles a satsang or pada puja setting.2010-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial display on a stage. A large golden Nandi bull, ornately decorated with embossed saddle cloth and bells, stands below a raised golden throne-like seat. Seated on the throne is a statue of a figure in an orange-red robe with a crescent-moon crown, holding hands together in a greeting gesture, with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The seat and statue are draped with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. A red velvet cloth covers the platform, a red backdrop hangs behind, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. The statue is shown as a depiction and its identity is not established by visible evidence.2010-12-27A festival image of Shiva and Parvati murtis seated on a gold-painted Nandi bull vahana against a gilded arch. The deities are dressed in red and maroon garments, heavy silver-toned jewellery and necklaces, and are framed by garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. A red cloth with gold border drapes the platform beneath them. No physical people are visible; the image depicts deity murtis only.2011-12-12November 12 20102010-11-12