Nandi in front of the east gopura
Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva
The damaged statue shown in the image is that of a bull known as Nandi, Shiva’s vahana (mount) and the gatekeeper. This statue is in front of the east-facing facade of the eastern gopura built into the wall of the innermost enclosure of the temple and symbolically represents Nandi keeping a constant watch on Shiva.
The gopura depicts Shiva’s cosmic dance (Shiva Tandava Nritya).
The following are the images of two magnificently carved statues of Nandi on the courtyard of the Halebidu Hoysaleswara Temple in Karnataka, India.
North Nandi Images
– Nandi Shrine (North)
– Front view of Nandi
– Right side view of Nandi
– Exquisitely carved Hooves and tail
South Nandi images
– Nandi and Surya Shrine
– Nandi Statue – Front view
– Nandi Statue – Left side view
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