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A close-up photograph of a large silver-toned metal vahana, a sculpted serpent or naga head with scaled hood, ribbed throat and open mouth with curled tongue, displayed in a dark workshop. Red metal poles and a blue cloth are visible behind it, and a carved wooden or metal stand sits to the right. No people are visible.

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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA large silver-finished procession vehicle figure, shaped as a mythical animal with a curled trunk-like head and ribbed body, stands on a red wooden platform between two red poles. A rope is wrapped around its midsection and it has a decorated silver saddle. A man in a checked shirt and light trousers works behind it beside ornate carved pillars and a dark blue tarpaulin, with a shuttered doorway on the left.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA close view of a polished silver processional vehicle, showing the carved head of a bull or Nandi-style mount with a curled tongue, rope-like neck band, and textured ear and eye details. The silver figure stands in a dim interior with teal-painted wooden frames, a brass canopy edge above, and red-tinted panels in the background. No people are visible in the frame.A close view of a polished silver vahana, the head of a mythical animal with an open mouth, large eye, ridged mane and ornate engraved chest plate, set against a dark background with a red cloth and a wooden box behind it. The chest plate and head carry detailed filigree patterns and a braided silver rope around the neck. The image is a photograph of a ritual vehicle piece, with no people visible.A close-up photograph of a large silver-coloured metal vahana, a bull or Nandi figure with a broad muzzle, textured forehead and curled horns, being inspected by a hand with a pointing index finger. The hand, in a white sleeve, touches the bull's snout. Behind it are a red metal stand, a shuttered door and a dark background with ornately embossed silver panels. No person is visible except the partial hand and arm. The scene appears to be a workshop where a vahana is being made or checked.A large polished silver vahana, a bull-like animal figure with a sculpted head, raised horns and ribbed chest, shown standing on a red-brown floor against a dark background. Its body is covered in engraved patterns, a twisted rope-like band runs around the neck and chest, and red poles stand on either side. No people are visible.Close photograph of a large silver-plated ceremonial vehicle or procession item shaped as a sacred animal head. The silver surface is embossed with braided rope borders, scrollwork and a dark patina. A red metal stand frames the object on the right, and a silver bowl-shaped fitting projects from the side. A person in a light-coloured sleeve touches the figure, and the background is dim. No a person candidate is visible.A photograph of a large polished silver figure of a mythical beast, its head raised with a curled trunk-like snout and tusk-like protrusions, resting on a red wooden platform inside a dim temple corridor. Red metal poles and a blue scaffolding frame surround it. Behind it a heavily ornamented silver or brass palanquin-like structure with repoussé patterns is visible, along with a carved stone pillar and a blue tarpaulin. A partly visible person in a checked shirt stands behind the platform among stored items.A large ornately worked silver elephant figure stands on a red wooden platform, forming part of a procession vehicle. Its trunk curls upward, the head shows engraved detailing and tusks, and the body is covered in embossed floral and scroll patterns across the saddle cloth and legs. A red wooden canopy or howdah frame sits on its back, supported by red poles. Behind it, another metallic elephant figure and a dark roller shutter are partly visible. No people are visible in the frame.A photograph of a large silver sacred bull vahana (Nandi) with ornately embossed silver panels on its body, a flower-patterned saddle, a beaded band across the back, and a silver garland-style neck collar with tassels. The bull's head is decorated with a silver nose ring and horn caps, and it sits in a dim temple corridor with carved stone pillars and a dark blue wall behind it. A hook hangs above the figure, and no people are visible.2008-10-15A photograph of an ornate silver procession vehicle shaped as a mythical lion-headed or elephant-trunked beast with a raised head and open mouth, its body covered in embossed floral and scroll patterns. A rectangular silver howdah-style platform sits on its back, supported by red poles. The piece stands on a red wooden base in a storage area beside a shuttered metal door, with a pillared hall and a partly visible metal figure at the right edge. No people are clearly visible, and no a person candidate appears.