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 Nandikeshvara or …

Nandi is described as the son of the sage Shilada. Shilada underwent severe penance to have a boon– a child with immortality and blessings of Shiva, and received Nandi as his son.

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...

在印度教的神话世界中，充满了神秘和奇迹，而南迪（Nandi）则是一个令人着迷的角色，他不仅是湿婆神的坐骑，还代表着快乐、虔诚和深思熟虑。

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 symbolism; he …

Typically depicted as a large white bull, Nandi serves as the gatekeeper to Shiva's abode, and statues of him are customarily placed at the entrances of Shiva temples, where devotees seek his blessings …

Jul 11, 2025 · The sacred bull Nandi or Nandin is the vehicle and gatekeeper of Hindu deity Lord Shiva, the creator, which is why it is enshrined in the form of statue at Hindu Shiv temples.

Nandi, the sacred bull, holds a revered position in Hindu traditions. As the devoted companion and mount of Lord Shiva, Nandi is often depicted as a serene bull, gazing adoringly at Shiva.

南迪 （梵語： नन्दि Nandi）為 印度教 體系中 濕婆 的坐騎，為濕婆最忠實的 信徒，以及濕婆與 喜瑪拉雅山 的 守門 神，不僅是象徵 歡喜 的神祇，也是 印度教四天王 所率領的八種 鬼神 中的 領袖。

Nandi stands as one of the most recognizable and revered figures — the divine bull, mount (vahana) and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva. Far more than a sacred animal, Nandi embodies purity, loyalty, and …