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Close-up photograph of a polished metal Nandi bull statue in the foreground, with a carved face, large eye, jewelled green and red stone necklace and bridle, bells on the chest and a garland of red roses and white flowers draped over its neck. Behind it, out-of-focus deity murtis and decorated palanquin-style structures in pink, white and gold stand in a hall with red drapery and ceiling lights. Blurred figures in orange and white clothing are partly visible at the lower right edge, appearing to be devotees or attendants. No identifiable a person is clearly visible.

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Close-up photograph of a polished silver-toned metal Nandi bull head, the vahana of Shiva, adorned with a gold floral garland, red and white flower garland, and a jewelled bridle set with green and red stones. Behind it, out of focus, stand other ceremonial items including a decorated silver-coloured palanquin or ratha element, red draped fabric, and a colourful umbrella-like canopy under overhead spotlights. No people are visible in the frame.2018-04-23April 23 20182018-04-23Close-up photograph of a silver Nandi bull statue decorated for worship. The bull's face has white horizontal tilak lines and a red central mark, a gold-and-red jewelled headband with a green stone, and pearl-strung ornaments. Its body is draped in garlands of red and white flowers, green leaves and purple flowers, with orange and pink silk cloth and sparkling embellishments behind. Red curtains frame the background. No people are visible.2018-04-23January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31January 31 20182018-01-31Close-up photograph of a polished silver Nandi bull statue, the sacred bull of Shiva, shown head-on against a dark maroon curtain. The bull has a red tilak mark and white horizontal lines on its forehead, a jewelled gold-and-red headband and nose ornament with green and red stones, and large silver horns with a gold band. Its body is draped with garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2018-04-23Close-up photograph of a polished silver Nandi bull murti, head and horns facing the viewer against a dark red curtain. The bull wears a beaded garland of orange and gold beads at its horns and a beaded face ornament with a central mirror. White horizontal tripundra stripes and a red kumkum dot mark its forehead. Beside it, a tall garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves hangs on a pillar. Dark background, no people visible.2018-04-23A photograph of a silver Nandi bull sculpture adorned with a garland of white flowers draped around its neck. Behind it rests a silver throne-like arched canopy with a flat platform holding green leaves, white flowers, and small figurines. No people are visible; the scene is a sacred object display with an ornate silver base and decorative carvings.2017-10-08October 08 20172017-10-08A close photograph of a silver Nandi bull statue, its head and horns dominating the frame. The metal face bears white horizontal tripundra lines and a red kumkum dot on the forehead. Its nose is adorned with a jewelled red and gold nose ring, and its neck carries bells, beaded garlands and gem-studded ornaments. Red and white flower garlands with green leaves drape along the right edge. The background is a deep maroon curtain. No people are visible.2018-04-23Close-up photograph of a silver nandi bull statue, the vahana of Shiva, with polished metal horns, long pointed ears and orange-red glass or stone eyes. The head wears an ornate silver forehead plate with a triangular inlaid medallion, a braided silver nose rope and a decorated bridle. Behind it stands a corrugated red metal shutter beside a grey brick wall, and a silver-covered platform with a red pole is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.