Halebidu Hoysaleswara Temple: Nandi Statue – Exquisitely carved hooves and tail

Statue of Nandi, the Sacred Bull of Shiva, in the Halebidu Holysaleswara Temple in Karnataka, India.

Nandi statue – An impressive work of art
A large-sized statue of Nandi is common sight in the courtyard of Shiva temples. Because the Halebidu Holysaleswara Temple has two garbhagrihas (south and north), there are two stone mantapas (pavilions) built next to each other on the east side of the temple courtyard. The Nandi statue shown in the image is housed in the mantapa in front of the north garbhagriha.

Carved out of a single rock, this magnificent statue of Nandi is smooth and shiny and has retained its original polish. It is a superb work of art with great attention paid to detail. The image shows finely carved legs and hooves adorned with jewelry and part of the tail.

North Nandi Images
– North Nandi Shrine
– Right side view of Nandi
– Left side view of Nandi
– Exquisitely carved hooves and tail

South Nandi Images
– Nandi and Surya Shrine
– Surya Shrine – Outer wall
– Nandi Statue – Front view
– Nandi Statue – Left side view
– Surya, the Sun God

Mysuru
– Magnificent Statue of Nandi on the Chamundi Hills

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