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Why Nandi bull in front of every Shiva temple?
Nandi, a symbol of tremendous power & devotion!
As per popular belief, it signifies that before entering god Shiva's abode, leave your ego, desires etc (durgunas) behind with Nandi & enter
(own pics from diff temples)
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Why Nandi bull in front of every Shiva temple?
Nandi, a symbol of tremendous power & devotion!
As per popular belief, it signifies that before entering god Shiva's abode, leave your ego, desires etc (durgunas) behind with Nandi & enter
(own pics from diff temples)
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with purity in heart & mind for Mahadeva's blessings.
As per another belief, Nandiji is assigned the task of blowing air at meditating god Shiva's throat to soothe burning sensation due to consumption of poison by God Shiva that came out during sagar...
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As per another belief, Nandiji is assigned the task of blowing air at meditating god Shiva's throat to soothe burning sensation due to consumption of poison by God Shiva that came out during sagar...
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manthan.
It also has the message that the jiva (individual soul symbolised by Nandi) should always be focused on the Paramatman i.e. Shiva.
It is said that whenever we visit god Shiva temple we should not stand/break path in between Nandi and Shiva lingam else it will..
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It also has the message that the jiva (individual soul symbolised by Nandi) should always be focused on the Paramatman i.e. Shiva.
It is said that whenever we visit god Shiva temple we should not stand/break path in between Nandi and Shiva lingam else it will..
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disturb god Shiva’s meditation. Also, people believe that if we have any wish for fulfilment, whisper in Nandi's ears who in turn shares them with god Shiva.
: Self & RK Singh (except last 2 pics from internet, pls tag/dm for credit)
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: Self & RK Singh (except last 2 pics from internet, pls tag/dm for credit)4/4
