Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, has many names—Mahadev, Neelkanth, Bholenath, and Rudra. Among them, one of his most sacred names is Pashupatinath, which means 'Lord of Animals.' ...
It features an image of Nandi, the sacred bull and vehicle of Lord Shiva, on its top, with Garuda, the eagle mount of Lord Vishnu, accompanied by the conch and chakra — symbols of Vaishnavism ...
The procession featured Nandi who serves as the beloved bull of Lord Shiva while maintaining perfect loyalty to his divine friend. The procession followed Nandi since he symbolized both strength ...
He also worshipped at the Shiva Temple within the Gorakhnath Temple complex, where he offered prayers to Lord Nandi and performed Jalabhishek (holy water offering) to Lord Shiva. In the Nath ...
Also on the premises is a 36-foot-tall idol of Lord Nandi, that stands on a platform that is 60 feet long and 40 feet wide. Nearby attractions include the 1,000 year-old Kolaramma Temple (29 km ...
The performance begins with the vibrant Nandi Chol, where Nandi, Lord Shiva’s devoted bull and his sacred vehicle, sets the rhythm of the evening. Through rhythmic syllables, Nandi sings the ...