Nandi Statue With Base - 1.25 X 1.5 Inches | Antique Brass Idol/ Nandhi Statue For Pooja Room
“Honor Devotion, Embrace Strength — Bring Home the Divine Aura of Brass Nandhi with Antique Polish Elegance!”
This brass Nandhi statue, which is held in high esteem throughout India, represents unwavering dedication, loyalty, and strength. It is also referred to as the Holy Bull Sculpture, Brass Nandhi Figurine, Shiva Vahana Statue, and Nandi Idol. This is made of solid brass, which is known for its strength and beautiful golden color. The oval foundation gives balance and elegance.
During Maha Shivratri, this Nandhi idol is highly revered and closely linked to Lord Shiva. Many worshipers believe that whispering prayers into Nandi statue's ears ensures they reach Shiva directly.
• Origin
The worship of Nandi can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization, where terracotta art and seals featured bull designs. Nandi is the bull vahana (mount) of the Hindu deity Shiva, sometimes known as Nandikeshvara or Nandideva. He is also the guardian deity of Shiva's abode, Kailash. Stone representations of a seated Nandi, often facing the main shrine, are seen in almost all Shiva temples. The qualities of the heavenly protector of Shiva-Nandi are happiness, joy, and contentment, all of which are implied by the Sanskrit term nandi.
• Legend: Birth of Nandhi and Who is Nandhi?
The son of the sage Shilada is how Nandi is described. Shilada did intense penance to receive a boon—a kid with immortality and Shiva's blessings—and obtained Nandi as his son. According to the Shiva Purana, Shilada gave birth to Nandhi during a yajna. Nandi spent his childhood on the banks of the river Narmada, where he practiced extreme penance to become Shiva's gatekeeper and ride. This location is associated with the Tripur Tirth Kshetra, which is now in Nandikeshwar Temple, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, according to regional tradition.
The Tiruvilaiyadal Puranam states that Nandi once transformed into a whale in order to facilitate the reconciliation of Shiva and Parvati. The tale describes how Parvati lost concentration when Shiva was imparting the Vedas to her and, as atonement, was born as a fisherwoman. Nandi changed into a whale and started creating havoc in the town in order to reunite them. The marriage of Parvati to anyone who could conquer the whale was promised by her father. Shiva took the guise of a fisherman, killed the whale, and reunited with Parvati in her heavenly form.
• In Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, where huge stone Nandis stand in front of Shiva temples, Nandhi statues are particularly prevalent. In South Indian homes, the brass versions are frequently used for everyday worship and holiday celebrations.
• Uses and Applications
Situated in pooja rooms in front of the Shiva lingam
Used during Maha Shivratri, Pradosham, and Karthika Deepam
Perfect for meditation rooms, temple decoration, or as a religious present
• Maintenance and preservation
In order to preserve its brilliance and spiritual holiness:
Use a dry cotton cloth to wipe it off carefully.
Keep away from chemical cleansers and moisture.
Keep away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry area.
"Welcome divine strength into your space—bring home the antique-polished Brass Nandhi today and let devotion stand guard at your altar."
