Description
Pick up the rich character sculpture from CRAFTS ODISHA, rustic, and charming granite stone bull Nandi statue is too much for its incredible detail.
Material: Sandstone Redstone
Dimension(HWL): 15 x 10.5 x 19 inch
Position: Sitting
Height: 1.5 ft
On show:
- It is a sculpture of Bull “Nandi” made from Granite.
- Generally, Bull Nandi is seen sitting on a pedestal, called “Nandi mandapa” in a position where one leg is tucked under his body while the other is raised.
- Enriched with shallow carving, embellished with bells, clappers, a double row of the necklace, a hump on their back(it depicts that he is a Brahmin bull), with the dewlap.
- A decorative strap can be seen girdling his body, while a saddle cloth on his back.
- The brilliancy of the craftsman manifests in the carving on the bull, created from a single stone with fine lines and etching.
The divine companion of Lord Shiva; Nandi bull
- “Nandi” means “giving delight”, which symbolizes purity & justice.
- Nandi bull served as the mount of Lord Shiva. Also the gatekeeper of Kailasha and in charge of the Shiva’s attendants.
- Every Hindu temple of Lord Shiva always has a sculpture of the sacred bull where he faces the sanctum of Lord Shiva, and constantly gazes at his master.
- Devotees deliver their wishes in the ears of Nandi bull, as he is blessed by Lord Shiva that whoever conveys their wishes to his mount will directly reach to him.
How and where we can incorporate the holy bull:
- Shelves are one of the storage spaces that provide ample space to decorate and beautify your home. You can fix a particular shelve according to your them and space and exhibit your artful pieces.
- Displaying your artful piece on an ultimate space saver like a floating shelve, pinewood rustic, or metal, are some examples of heavy-duty shelve which can hold weighty decor items.
- The simpler among all types of displaying shelve is the built-in shelve. Even in the corner or empty spaces of your house, it made it into an eye-grabbing scene.
- Curved and angular shelve also can serve as beautiful ornamentation to place your item.
- Keeping it on the temple and shrine of Lord Mahadev within your compartment will be a welcoming idea.
The propitious outcomes of keeping the scared bull:
- He should be placed in the southwest direction which turns the surroundings positive & pure.
- It is said that the bull Nandi is very effective in business as it enhances the trustworthiness and loyalty among partners, employees, and customers.
- Beneficial for businesses, institutes, and shops, because it attracts clients.
- It is believed that couples facing problems with having a child are advised to worship the Nandi bull.
How to dust off your statue:
- Every item whether used for decorative or useful purposes buildups dust & dirt & fades away its looks and beautiful appearance over time.
- But with some effortless routine cleaning, your stone sculptures’ charm will last for long.
- For the cleaning, take a rag or a tea towel and wipe down the entire surface of the stone sculptures.
- Repeat the process twice a week or whenever you find it needs a dusting.
