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Nandi (Sanskrit: नन्दि), also known as Nandikeshvara or Nandideva, is the bull vahana (mount) of the Hindu god Shiva. He is also the guardian deity of Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Almost all Shiva temples display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine.
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Nandi, bull vahana (“mount”) of the Hindu god Shiva, identified as the god’s vehicle since the Kushan dynasty (c. 1st century ce). Most Shaivite temples have the figure of a humped white bull reclining on a raised platform and facing the entrance door of the shrine so that he may perpetually gaze.
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Jun 25, 2022 · Nandi is the Vahana and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva, and a symbol of devotion and immortality. Learn about his origin, forms, and stories of his blessings and curses in this article.
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Oct 14, 2015 · Nandi (also Nandin) is the sacred bull calf, gatekeeper, and vehicle (vahana) of the Hindu god Shiva. Sculptures of Nandi are a common sight at Hindu temples dedicated to his master, and he is partly responsible for the Hindu reverence for living bulls even today, especially in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Dec 1, 2017 · Nandi is the name of the bull that Lord Shiva used to mount on his head and ride across the universe. Learn about the origin, stories and significance of Nandi from the Puranas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism. Find out how Nandi was materialized from the cool rays of the sun, how he performed Tapasya on a mountain, and how he became a Swan and a Swan-Brahma.
Learn about Nandi, the sacred bull of the Hindu god Shiva, and its sculpture from south India. Explore the details, symbolism, and history of this granite artwork from the Chola Empire.
Oct 22, 2015 · Nandi is the vehicle of Shiva, the Hindu god of truth and righteousness. Learn how he became Shiva's vahana, how he met Shiva, and how he became a symbol of strength and virility. Read the story of Nandi's devotion to Shiva and his role in Hindu mythology.
