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A large dark grey stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vehicle of Shiva, dominates the frame, with carved bead garlands draped across its neck and chest and a decorated saddle cloth with scale-like patterns on its flank. It rests on a grey plinth on a garden terrace. Behind it, a tiered staircase holds rows of terracotta pots with green plants and red-leaved shrubs, and a black speaker box stands beside the steps. At the left edge, a woman in a red shawl and white garment sits on the steps with her hands folded, her feet bare.

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A large dark stone statue of a seated Nandi bull dominates the foreground, its neck wrapped in a beaded garland and its chest carved with scale patterns. Behind it, terracotta pots of green plants rise in tiers. At the left edge, a woman with glasses and a red shawl sits barefoot on red steps, her hands folded in her lap. At the right, another seated figure in red and white clothing is partly visible on the steps. A black stone bowl sits near the left edge.2013-11-11June 24 20132013-06-24July 29 20132013-07-29A large black stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vehicle of Shiva, faces right against a tiered red stone staircase lined with terracotta pots holding green plants. The bull wears a white cloth draped over its back and a garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves around its neck. Its body has carved beaded bands and a long braided tassel down the head. Thin blue hose lines run across the potted plants in the background.2013-06-24Devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaskar before a large black stone Nandi bull statue, its neck draped with a rope and bead garland, set against potted green plants on a tiered red brick stair. A man in white kurta sits at left, a man in an orange-patterned shirt with a white mala beads prays nearby, and women in dark and pink clothes close their eyes in devotion.2013-11-04A large dark stone Nandi bull statue lies on a raised platform, draped with thick garlands of red, yellow and pink flowers, with red roses prominent. Behind it, a seated woman in a yellow sari and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti sit on steps near the statue, appearing to be devotees. Red-seated stadium-style rows, a metal railing and green trees form the background under an overcast sky.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large black stone Nandi bull statue sits outdoors, draped in red and yellow flower garlands, with a beaded necklace and bells across its chest and a decorated saddle cloth on its back. Behind it are a red compound wall, palm and green trees. At the left edge, a woman in a pink top with her hand raised to her mouth is partly visible, looking toward the statue. The setting appears to be a temple courtyard with the Nandi, Shiva's mount, being honoured with garlands.2013-10-12May 19 20132013-05-19November 04 20132013-11-04A photograph of a grey stone Nandi bull statue lying in a courtyard at night, carved with scalloped drapery, a beaded collar and a tassel-hung neck band, with a curved horn visible. Potted plants and green foliage sit to the left beside a wire mesh fence, and a brick wall stands behind. In the blurred background, a few dim figures sit at the far end of the courtyard, but no living people are clearly visible in the foreground. No a person appearance is visible; the statue is a deity murti of Nandi, the bull associated with Shiva.2014-09-15A grey stone statue of a seated Nandi bull, the vahana of Shiva, shown in profile with a carved decorative collar and saddle cloth with scale patterns. Potted plants and a metal railing sit behind it, with a stone lotus-shaped base at the lower right. No people are visible.2014-09-08