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Nandi Statue Volcanic Stone Shiva's Sacred Bull Reclining Decorative Blanket Carved Base 17"
Item# 193ls1685
Nandi Statue Volcanic Stone Shiva's Sacred Bull Reclining Decorative Blanket Carved Base 17"
Item# 193ls1685
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Statue Details
Total Height Including Base: 14 inches or 36 cms
Base Height: 2 inches
Base Width & Depth: 17 x 10 inches
Weight: Approximately 85 pounds or 39 kgs
- Nandi is Shiva's sacred bull and eternal gatekeeper, the embodiment of devotion and surrender in Hindu tradition, whose gaze is fixed forever on his lord and whose ear is said to carry whispered prayers directly to Shiva
- He reclines with forelegs folded and head raised, wearing a carved ceremonial blanket with beaded borders, medallion forms, and foliate patterning, a decorated neck collar, and resting on a carved flat base
- This Nandi statue brings devoted protective presence to a garden, courtyard, puja room, or Shiva altar
Nandi is the sacred bull of Shiva, the divine vehicle and devoted gatekeeper of Mount Kailash, and one of the most beloved figures in all of Hindu tradition. He is not merely a mount but Shiva's closest devotee, the embodiment of faith, loyalty, and surrender to the divine. In Hindu temple tradition, Nandi is always placed directly facing the Shiva lingam in the inner sanctum, his gaze fixed eternally on his lord. Devotees who whisper a prayer into Nandi's ear are said to have their wish carried directly to Shiva himself. Placing a Nandi sculpture in a garden, home, or altar space invites his qualities of steadfast devotion, patience, and protective loyalty into the surrounding environment.
This sculpture depicts Nandi in the classic reclining position, forelegs folded beneath him and body at rest, his head raised and turned slightly with a calm, composed expression. His hump rises prominently above his back and his dewlap is visible beneath his jaw. He wears an ornamental ceremonial blanket draped across his back and sides, carved with dense surface detail including a beaded border, circular medallion forms, and repeating foliate patterning across the fabric. A decorative neck collar with pendant ornament is carved around his throat. The blanket and collar carving reflects the tradition of adorning Nandi as a sacred figure worthy of ceremonial dress, as seen in temple Nandi sculptures across South India. He rests on a flat rectangular base with a carved band running along its front edge.
The sculpture is carved from volcanic stone, a dense dark grey Indonesian material with a fine, even surface texture that holds ornamental detail well. The dark tone of the stone suits outdoor garden placement and develops a natural patina over time. At 17 inches in length, Nandi is compact enough for a garden path, altar shelf, courtyard accent, or puja room placement while carrying the full weight of his iconographic presence.
Nandi is an ideal sculpture for anyone drawn to Shaivite tradition, for gardens that already feature a Shiva or lingam sculpture, or for those who simply respond to the quality of devotion and faithful presence that Nandi represents. He is one of the rare figures in Hindu sacred art whose significance lies not in power or cosmic function but in the pure quality of love for the divine.
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Shiva the Destroyer (Sanskrit: Auspicious One), or Siva, is one of the main Deities of Hinduism, worshipped as the paramount lord by the Saivite sects of India. Shiva is one of the most complex gods of India, embodying seemingly contradictory qualities. He is the destroyer and the restorer, the great ascetic and the symbol of sensuality, the benevolent herdsman of souls and the wrathful avenger.
Shiva was originally known as Rudra, a minor deity addressed only three times in the Rig Veda. He gained importance after absorbing some of the characteristics of an earlier fertility god and became Shiva, part of the trinity, or trimurti, with Vishnu and Brahma.
Shiva wears a snake coiled around his upper arms and neck symbolizing the power he has over the most deadly of creatures. Snakes are also used to symbolize the Hindu dogma of reincarnation. Their natural process of molting or shedding their skin is symbolic of the human soul's transmigration of bodies from one life to another.
Shiva's female consort and wife is Parvati; because of his generosity and reverence towards Parvati, Shiva is considered an ideal role model for a husband. The divine couple together with their sons - the six-headed Skanda and the elephant headed Ganesh - reside on Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas.
His guardian is Nandi (the white bull), whose statue can often be seen watching over the main shrine. The bull is said to embody sexual energy, fertility. Riding on its back, Shiva is in control of these impulses.
He often holds a trident, which represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. It is also said to represent the threefold qualities of nature: creation, preservation and destruction, although preservation is usually attributed to Vishnu.
As the destroyer, Shiva is dark and terrible, encircled with serpents and a crown of skulls.
Shiva often wears sacred Rudaksha beads, perhaps a reference to his earlier name Rudra.
The crescent moon Shiva wears on his crown, besides being a symbol of Kama the goddess of nightly love, also represents the bull, Nandi, a fertility symbol.
Shiva holds a skull that represents samsara, the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Samsara is a central belief in Hinduism. Shiva himself also represents this complete cycle because he is Mahakala, the Lord of Time, destroying and creating all things.
Shiva is represented in a variety of forms. One such form is as a lingam. The ovoid shape is a representation of the absolute perfection of Lord Shiva - if that which is beyond form had to be given form, the lingam would be the closest form to the mystical experience of the absolute perfection of Shiva. Shiva is often pictured in a pacific mood with his consort Parvati, as the cosmic dancer Nataraja, as a naked ascetic, as a mendicant beggar, as a yogi, and as the androgynous union of Shiva and Parvati in one body (Ardhanarisvara).
Another example of Shiva's apparent synthesis of male and female attributes is seen in his earrings. He wears one earring in the style of a man and the other as a female.
Shiva's third eye is a symbol of higher consciousness. It is also a weapon he uses to destroy his enemies by emitting a fire missile which has the power to incinerate the three worlds. He can also kill all the gods and other creatures during the periodic destruction of the universe. Shiva's third eye first appeared when Parvati, his wife, playfully covered his other two eyes, so Shiva opened his third eye emitting his destructive missile endangering the three worlds.
Shiva was originally known as Rudra, a minor deity addressed only three times in the Rig Veda. He gained importance after absorbing some of the characteristics of an earlier fertility god and became Shiva, part of the trinity, or trimurti, with Vishnu and Brahma.
Shiva wears a snake coiled around his upper arms and neck symbolizing the power he has over the most deadly of creatures. Snakes are also used to symbolize the Hindu dogma of reincarnation. Their natural process of molting or shedding their skin is symbolic of the human soul's transmigration of bodies from one life to another.
Shiva's female consort and wife is Parvati; because of his generosity and reverence towards Parvati, Shiva is considered an ideal role model for a husband. The divine couple together with their sons - the six-headed Skanda and the elephant headed Ganesh - reside on Mount Kailasa in the Himalayas.
His guardian is Nandi (the white bull), whose statue can often be seen watching over the main shrine. The bull is said to embody sexual energy, fertility. Riding on its back, Shiva is in control of these impulses.
He often holds a trident, which represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. It is also said to represent the threefold qualities of nature: creation, preservation and destruction, although preservation is usually attributed to Vishnu.
As the destroyer, Shiva is dark and terrible, encircled with serpents and a crown of skulls.
Shiva often wears sacred Rudaksha beads, perhaps a reference to his earlier name Rudra.
The crescent moon Shiva wears on his crown, besides being a symbol of Kama the goddess of nightly love, also represents the bull, Nandi, a fertility symbol.
Shiva holds a skull that represents samsara, the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Samsara is a central belief in Hinduism. Shiva himself also represents this complete cycle because he is Mahakala, the Lord of Time, destroying and creating all things.
Shiva is represented in a variety of forms. One such form is as a lingam. The ovoid shape is a representation of the absolute perfection of Lord Shiva - if that which is beyond form had to be given form, the lingam would be the closest form to the mystical experience of the absolute perfection of Shiva. Shiva is often pictured in a pacific mood with his consort Parvati, as the cosmic dancer Nataraja, as a naked ascetic, as a mendicant beggar, as a yogi, and as the androgynous union of Shiva and Parvati in one body (Ardhanarisvara).
Another example of Shiva's apparent synthesis of male and female attributes is seen in his earrings. He wears one earring in the style of a man and the other as a female.
Shiva's third eye is a symbol of higher consciousness. It is also a weapon he uses to destroy his enemies by emitting a fire missile which has the power to incinerate the three worlds. He can also kill all the gods and other creatures during the periodic destruction of the universe. Shiva's third eye first appeared when Parvati, his wife, playfully covered his other two eyes, so Shiva opened his third eye emitting his destructive missile endangering the three worlds.
Lava stone statues from Bali do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.
You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup.
Soap and warm water is the best way to maintain the statue. You can use a small brush to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.
Lava stone's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. The stone can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold. We suggest you bathe the sculpture at least once a year so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture. This will maintain the sculpture for your grandchildren and then their grandchildren!
If you have any questions concerning your lava stone statue please email us at info@lotussculpture.com or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
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