Nandi Statue Stone 18″

Nandi Statue Stone 18″

Material: Black Stone is used for making this particular piece of art.

Nandi is Shiva’s closest helper because he is the spirit of receptivity. Before you go into a temple, you must have the place of Nandi – to completely sit. Nandi (also Nandin) is the divine bull calf, gatekeeper, and vehicle (vahana) of the Hindu god Shiva. Statues of Nandi are a familiar sight at Hindu temples devoted to his master, and he is partially liable for the Hindu worship for living bulls even today, uniquely in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The respect shown to the bull in modern India is somewhat because of his connection with Shiva. In Hindu towns such as Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh state, certain bulls are given the freedom to wander the streets. They are supposed to belong to the god, and they are marked on the flank with the trident symbol of Shiva.

According to the Vayu Purana, Nandi is the son of Kasyapa and Surabhi. In the Saura Purana Nandi, his role as Shiva’s guard is described as, ‘adorned with all ornaments, glowing like a thousand stars, holding a trident in his hand, three-eyed, adorned with a sliver of the moon, a thunderbolt in his hand, four-armed, like a second Sankara [Shiva]’.

Besides being Shiva’s carrier, Nandi is also the head of the god’s team of ganas or companions, and consequently, he often carries a golden team of office. His other responsibilities include being the protector of all quadrupeds and the provider of music as Shiva dances the tandava, the cosmic dance of creation.

A sculpture of Nandi Statue Stone is present as a bull sitting on a plinth in front of most Hindu temples devoted to Shiva, particularly Dravida (Southern) temples. He lies in a dedicated columned building known as a Nandi mandapa and is placed so that he gazes in devotion at Shiva’s linga within the main temple. The bull is often outfitted by worshippers with bells, clappers, and an ornament of flowers.

At Javanese temples, Shiva can take the figure of a bull, known as Nandi-Kesvara, and he often stands guard holding a trident in one hand and a lotus flower in the other. In Hindu paintings, Nandi most often resembles ridden by Shiva and has pure white skin. He also arrives with Shiva on 1st-2nd century CE gold coins minted by the Kushanas in Gandhara.

This particular Nandi Statue is designed/customized in keeping in mind the requirement and specifications given by our clients. Special care is given to the minute detailings done on the Nandi Statue Stone body. This texture gives an ancient look to this particular figure.

• The sheer immensity of this Nandi is mesmerizing.
• This statue is designed beautifully with all the detailed carvings and specifications.
• Our artisan carves this statue with a single block of black stone, which increases its durability in many folds.
• Detailed carvings are done on this particular statue and completely customized according to the client’s choice.
• It is completely one of a kind masterpiece. Any changes are possible on a customized statue, as per our Art Lover customer’s choice.
• Our Nandi Statue Stone is a high-quality product.