2007-02-17 05:08:11 · 5 answers · asked by gusbusta23 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Nandi/Nandhi (A BRAHMAN BULL) is the white bull which Shiva rides, and the leader of the Ganas. The white color of the bull symbolizes purity and justice. Shiva and Nandi's association in Hindu scriptures and art can be traced to the Indus Valley Civilization, where dairy farming was the most important occupations, thus explaining the appearance of various artifacts indicating a deity much like Shiva. This deity is believed to have been worshipped as the keeper of herds, and over time, was converted into the present day Shiva, with the bull Nandi as his primary vehicle. Over time of course, Nandi was accorded the position of a lesser Hindu god and a number of temples are dedicated solely to Nandi.
In all Shiva temples this Nandhi - Bull can be seen and it is worshiped as a part of Shiva. -
2007-02-18 15:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nandi/Nandhi (Sanskrit: नà¤à¤¦), a hindu god, is the bull which Lord Siva rides and the gate keeper of the Shiva according to Hindu mythology. An idol of Nandi facing the main shrine will be seen in every Siva temple . There are also a number of temples dedicated solely to Nandi. Read more:
2007-02-17 06:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Brahman means "white" and bull means "male". So ? They worship the white bull.
2007-02-19 08:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brahman Bull? Whats that?
2007-02-17 05:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Shruti 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
why do you ask random questions? the world may never no.
2007-02-17 06:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by Natalia 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋