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December 18 2013

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January 20 20082008-01-20A dark stone Nandi bull sculpture in the foreground wears a thick garland of yellow and red flowers and a cream cloth draped over its back. Behind it stands a tall red-and-cream pillar or dhwajasthambha with a palm-frond and flower adornment near its top, next to a red stone base. On the left, a line of people in white dhotis and white shirts holds orange and white umbrellas. On the right, several people in saffron-orange robes and white garments stand near a red flag on a pole, under palm trees at dusk. Scattered oil lamps are visible near the pillar base. The scene reads as a temple procession or ritual gathering.2016-10-03September 08 20152015-09-08Outdoors at dusk, a line of devotees stands behind a large dark stone Nandi bull statue draped with a white cloth and garlands of orange-red marigolds and white flowers. A man in a white dhoti and orange-shawled shirt bends forward with his head touching the Nandi. Nearby, standing devotees in white clothes and saffron or yellow saris press their palms together in prayer. A brass cup and a plate of fruit and flower offerings sit on the ground in front, with rows of concrete posts and young palms behind.2007-09-24December 23 20082008-12-23A black stone Nandi bull statue is being bathed with a yellow liquid poured from above by a person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around the neck. The liquid streams down over the bull's head, face and chest, splashing in the air. Beside the bull stands a woman in a white sari with a white forehead mark, looking on. Behind them are palm fronds and a copper-coloured pillar with carved relief on the left. The scene reads as an abhishekam of the Nandi at a Shiva shrine.2007-09-24Outdoor photo of a ceremony beside a tall orange-and-red temple pillar with carved relief work. A man with long dark hair stands atop a raised platform wearing saffron-orange robes and a white-and-red flower garland, holding a white cloth and an orange flag aloft. In front, a large black stone Nandi bull sits draped in an orange cloth with gold-toned collar ornaments. Behind it, a line of shaven-headed men in orange-saffron robes and red-brown dhotis raise their hands in a welcoming gesture, while coconut palms and green foliage fill the background under bright sky. A camera operator is visible at the left edge.2013-04-14A man in an orange saffron robe stands beside a large black stone Nandi bull statue, reaching up with his right hand to apply a mark on its head. He wears a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala, and holds a small brass bowl with red kumkum in his left hand. Behind him, a bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl and a woman in a white kurta with an orange shawl stand nearby. Palm trees and white structures are in the background.2008-01-20October 27 20082008-10-27March 23 20082008-03-23August 27 20162016-08-27 +1 copiesJanuary 20 20082008-01-20