Hi Steemians 💐
Good to see u on my blog.From last few days I was making a #Painting of
Shree Nandi,The Holy #Bull & Vehicle (Vahana) of Hindu God,#Lord Shiva.
Please take a look::
According to the Wikipedia::-
Nandi (Sanskrit: नन्दि, Tamil: நந்தி, Kannada: ನಂದಿ, Telugu: న౦ది, Odia: ନନ୍ଦି) is the name of the Gate- Guardian Deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is usually depicted as a bull which also serves as the mount to the god Shiva. According to Saivite siddhantic tradition, he is considered as the chief guru of eight disciples of Nandinatha Sampradaya - Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana, Sanatkumara, Tirumular, Vyagrapada, Patanjali and Sivayoga Muni who were send to eight directions to spread the wisdom of Shaivism.
Significance of Nandi:
Nandi signifies strength, load bearing capacity and virility. Given that Shiva didn't have to fight fierce battles or travel quickly between the worlds (he spent most time meditating) he didn't have to choose for a more agile vahana similar to Vishnu's. Given that bulls were the main form of transportation in rural India, it made perfect sense for Shiva - who is the most down to earth & connected with rural India - to take a form that was close to the people.
Nandi has been given many anthropomorphic properties:
He is the protector of dharma (morality/religious way).
He is the head of 18 siddhas (scholars) of Hinduism.
As he is the assistant of the main god of Shiva - he can also grant many boons. In South India - there is a tradition of talking one's wish to Nandi's ears that is then believed to be granted..In all he has a Strong Position in Hinduism.
This is an Actual Sculpture, from where I took the inspiration.
& These are some Raw Pics taken while Painting::
& That's the final one--::
That's all for today.I hope you like my work.
Regards @Crafter