SEATED NANDI, ON A PEDESTAL CANOPIED BY SHESHNAG

SEATED NANDI, ON A PEDESTAL CANOPIED BY SHESHNAG

Origin: Maharashtra, 20^th century

Material: Alloy of Brass

Size: H-6 X L- 4 X W-3 Inch’s

Weight – 735 Grams

Nandi (bull), it is the vahana (vehicle) of Shiva - the god of skies & destruction. The idol handcrafted by skilled artisans using the brass has a plethora of bells around his neck. Here the Nandi has a snake canopy as a protector and guardian, and the snake (sheshnag) has a strong association with Shiva and Nandi.