Description
This affordable piece of this sculpture, having a subtle look without a heavy cost can be a great wildlife addition to any outdoor space. Let the iconic form of Sandstone sitting Nandi bull statue shine through decades.
Material: Sandstone / Red stone Sculpture
Dimension(HWL): 18 x 24 x 12 inch
Position: Sitting
Height: 1.5 ft (approx.)
Width: 2 ft (approx.)
A brief description of the sculpture:
- The statue depicts the holy bull calf “Nandi”, the mount of Lord Shiva.
- He is generally seen sitting on a plinth in a reclining position, the plinth is known as Nandi Mandapa. He sits in such a direction that he can gaze at the Shiva Linga in the Garvagriha of Lord Shiva temple.
- He is always adorned with wearing bells, clappers, a double row of the necklace on his neck, blankets at the back(saddle cloth), and a hump on his back(it depicts that he is a Brahmin bull), and a dewlap.
- A decorative strap can be seen encircling his body. One leg is tucked under his body while the another is raised.
Nandi bull and its connection to Lord Mahadev:
- The name “Nandi” means “giving delight”.
- He is the Vahana of Lord Shiva & gatekeeper of Kailasha.
- A temple to Shiva always has a sculpture of him where he constantly gazes at his master.
- Devotees convey their wish in his ears is believed to be granted as he is closer to his master.
How and where we can incorporate the statue of the holy bull:
- Gardens & park areas are places where people stand sit and pass through, place the statue off to the site but still in view, where a bunch of vibrant flowers and bushes is lined up in rows.
- Another way to make it an attraction is by placing it under a large tree in the garden, which makes an illusion of the animal is taking a rest below the shadow of the tree.
- You can make use of two on each side beside the entrance or alongside the pathway of landscape, yard, or garden.
- Stick to simplicity, and complement the statue by bringing flowers and plants into the background, where the viewer’s eye will draw automatically to the spot.
- A water feature amplifies the decor to double in number, and incorporating the statue in the large base of the fountain, is a great way to bring wildlife to the garden.
- Time spent out in nature are best, you can easily create the feel by incorporating the statue of a small pond or visible water feature like cascading fountain, self-contained fountain, etc.
- And as all, we know it is used in the shrine of Lod Shiva, if you have a temple in your compounds, where you can also incorporate the holy sculpture.
Benefits of the sacred Vahana of Lord Mahadev:
- Bulls are often found at the entryway of Lord Shiva temples & shrines.
- Keeping the bull in the southwest zone of your office or house will attract loyal customers and clients to your business. It saves the business from loss and unforeseen.
- It is propitious for individuals to get rid of unemployment, and lack of promotion for a long time, and open a trouble-free path to study abroad.
- Keeping it in the west will be favorable, for the dairy business.
Guidance to keep the home garden statue clean & tidy:
- When it comes to outdoor statues they generally grow algae, grime, and debris due to environmental exposure.
- But with simple cleaning and washing, we can preserve its beauty and longevity for generations.
- To clean we need to start by douching the statue with a hose or water bucket, once it gets fully soaked, the next move is to rinse the statue with a soft bristle duster brush.
- Scrub it until all algae and dust gets detached from the stone sculptures. Once the cleaning is done make sure the statue is expunged.
- Now give a final shower /bathe with fresh water to the stone sculptures and let them dry with a towel or you can leave them for air dry.
- Clean it on a routine basis twice or thrice a year, and preserve the beauty it as new as before
