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Close-up photograph of a gilded bronze Nandi bull statue with ornate bell-studded necklace and forehead ornament, its head in the foreground. Behind it, a seated figure in orange robes adorned with long garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms. The figure's hand holds a small ritual object. Blue draped curtain backdrop. The seated figure is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity, and no human face is shown; the figure is partially obscured and therefore unsure.

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December 10 20112011-12-10November 14 20102010-11-14December 01 20112011-12-01A large gilded bull statue, a nandi, dominates the frame, decorated with ornate saddle cloth, bells and carved detailing. On its back sits a seated figure draped in orange cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands, with a white floral necklace. The statue stands on a wooden platform before a dark blue curtain. At the right edge, a partially visible priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a white tilak on his forehead and beaded mala necklaces, stands beside the platform. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is visible in person.2010-12-27December 13 20112011-12-13A large gilded Nandi bull statue, richly ornamented with embossed saddle cloth, bells and beaded collar, stands on a yellow-painted plinth in a hall with a dark blue curtain behind. Above the bull, a seated figure in orange robes is decorated with a garland of marigolds, roses and green leaves, and an orange draped cloth covers the platform. At the right edge, a bare-chested young priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace and white forehead markings sings into a microphone.2010-12-27December 17 20112011-12-17Close view of a gilded metal murti of Nandi, the bull, shown with a golden body, black horns, painted blue-and-pink eyes and mouth, and a sceptre-like staff held in one raised hand. The figure wears gold bangles and a decorated chest ornament with blue accents, and is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow and white marigolds and red flowers. A golden cloth drapes behind it at right, with a silver-and-blue ornamented element visible at the edge. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19August 24 20142014-08-24December 17 20112011-12-17November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a stage set for a seated spiritual teacher on a gold throne draped with flower garlands in bright red, yellow and white, with an orange cloth. Beside him stands a large gilded Nandi bull statue, also heavily garlanded and wearing gold ornaments, with an orange cloth at its base. Brass oil lamps with lit flames line the right side of the stage, and a red and white backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala and is the only living person visible. A small ornamental canopy hangs above the throne.2010-12-27