India

Nandi

Divine Bull



The divine bull, Nandi, is depicted facing the sanctum in all Shaivite temples. Nandi represents the human soul, Jivatma, yearning for realizing its oneness with Paramatma, the ultimate reality. There are temples devoted to Nandi in many parts of the country.


Updated on 7th June, 2005

Keyword

Copyright 2014 by Online Highways LLC. Enjoy some India trivia. Send Us Your Comments