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 …

Nandi is one of Shiva’s chief attendants and occasionally is depicted in sculpture as a bull-headed dwarf figure. Nandi is also known in a wholly anthropomorphic form, called variously …

Dec 26, 2025 · Nandi isn’t placed in Shiva temples as decoration or symbolism alone. He is Shiva’s closest companion, and always seated facing the sanctum, eyes fixed on the idol of …

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...

Jul 23, 2025 · Nandi, the sacred bull, is one of the most revered figures in Hindu mythology. As the devoted vahana (vehicle) and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva, Nandi embodies strength, loyalty, …

Nandi, the sacred bull, serves as the divine mount of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology, symbolizing strength, faith, and devotion.

Jun 15, 2025 · Nandi, the sacred bull, holds a prominent place in Hindu mythology and is revered as the divine vehicle (Vahana) of Lord Shiva. His significance extends beyond mere …