Sunday, July 18, 2010

List of largest idol of Nandis In India-bull which Shiva rides and the gate keeper of Shiva and Parvati in Hindu mythology,Pictures


Nandi, is the bull which Shiva rides and the gate keeper of Shiva and Parvati in Hindu mythology. Temples venerating Shiva and Parvati display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. There are also a number of temples dedicated solely to Nandi.


Largest Nandis in India

  • Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh
  • Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
  • Chamundi Hills, Mysore, Karnataka
  • Bull Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
  • Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
  • Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka
  • Shanthaleswara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka
  • Vadakkunnatha Temple, Thrissur, Kerala

Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh


Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu


Chamundi Hills, Mysore, Karnataka


Bull Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka


Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu


Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka


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