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A dark stone statue of Nandi, the bull mount of Lord Shiva, lies on a black pedestal decorated for Nandi abhishekam. A thick necklace of reddish-brown rudraksha beads drapes its neck, and a leopard-print fabric is draped over its back. Yellow marigold petals are scattered on the pedestal and across the neck and forelegs. Behind it, brass oil lamps stand on a wooden stool beside pink curtains, with no people visible.

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A dark stone Nandi statue, the bull mount of Shiva, sits on a black reflective surface, decorated for worship. Multiple strands of dark reddish-brown rudraksha beads hang across its chest, with a gold chain and a gold ornamental pendant at the center. Yellow flower petals are scattered on its head, neck and the surface beside it. A spotted leopard-print cloth drapes over its back, and a blurred ornate object with blue and gold tones sits behind it. No people are visible. The scene reflects Nandi worship as part of a Shiva puja and abhishekam offering.2022-01-29KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/29/20222022-01-29Close view of a dark green stone Nandi statue in a temple hall, dressed in a red and green silk cloth with gold zari borders. Gold temple jewellery, a pearl necklace and a dark rudraksha mala hang on the figure, with a pink rose tucked at its neck. Yellow rose petals lie scattered on the black polished floor. Behind it, a smaller dark stone shivalinga or peetha-like form is draped in red and gold cloth and topped with a yellow flower. A red and gold cloth-covered seat stands in the background. No people are visible.2024-12-29A dark green stone Nandi bull statue lies on a black tiled floor in a temple hall, draped with a red and green gold-bordered silk cloth and adorned with gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala. Beside it stands a smaller dark stone shivalinga wrapped in a red silk cloth with a gold border, decorated with a yellow rose and yellow petals. Scattered yellow and pink flower petals lie on the floor, and a brass lamp stand and red curtains appear in the background. No people are visible.2024-12-29A black stone Nandi bull murti is the central subject, resting on a dark polished pedestal. It wears a deep maroon rudraksha mala draped around its neck and a leopard-print shawl with a yellow flower over its back. Gold jewellery and an ornate blue-and-gold embroidered cloth sit on the left. A hand holding incense sticks and a small white dish with smoke rising from it appears at the right, beside a hammered gold bowl. The room has yellow walls, a red-brick baseboard and a folding chair in the background.2022-01-29A black stone Nandi bull murti, seated and facing forward, adorned for worship. White horizontal tripundra stripes mark its forehead and body, with a red kumkum dot on the brow. Multiple strands of white pearls with small red and gold pendants hang across its chest, and a pink and gold silk cloth with a striped tiger-print covering drapes its back. Red rose petals are scattered on the black floor in front, and a shivalinga with a swastika motif sits behind it.2021-04-08A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a black pedestal in a yellow-walled room, draped with a leopard-print cloth, a red rudraksha mala and gold ornaments. A hand holds a small lit oil lamp beside it, and a brass vessel and an ornate blue-and-gold cloth-covered cushion with jewelled decoration sit to the left. A partially visible hand is the only human presence.2022-01-29Photo 103278412022-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple interior with a large dark stone Nandi statue in the foreground, decorated with gold and jewelled necklaces, a red flower garland and a draped purple and green silk cloth with gold border. Behind it sits a smaller black Shiva lingam with a silver-and-jewel band, scattered red petals on the dark tiled floor, and a small brass oil lamp. A red curtain hangs on a pole at right, a garlanded deity figure in yellow and gold stands at left, and framed photographs line the yellow wall. No people are visible.2024-08-30A dark bronze Nandi bull statue dominates the foreground of a temple hall, adorned with gold jewellery, a pearl necklace, a rudraksha mala, a red and green silk cloth, and a pink rose. Yellow flower petals are scattered on the black tiled floor. Behind it, a second decorated sacred object wrapped in red cloth with yellow flowers sits on a platform, and a golden shrine with a deity murti stands at the left beside a tall striped ceremonial banner. Maroon curtains frame the room, and small framed photographs hang on the far wall. No people are visible.2024-12-29KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 4/27/20222022-04-27A photograph of a black stone Nandi bull statue on a black polished table in a temple hall with yellow walls and a red hanging cloth. The Nandi is dressed with gold necklaces, red and green stone jewellery, a golden bell, and multiple strands of rudraksha beads with gold spacers, plus gold earrings and a red tilak mark on its forehead. Framed photographs hang on the wall behind, and a gold bowl sits at the right edge.2022-05-27 +1 copies