Visit any Shiva temple, and you'll find Nandi. Facing Shiva in the sanctum, Nandi's statue is placed outside the temple entrance or sometimes in the Navaranga. Why is Nandi in Shiva's temple?
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Religion: Why do people whisper into the ears of Nandi in Shiva temples, what are the religious beliefs behind it?
Importance of Worshipping Nandi in Shiva Temples: In almost every Shiva temple in India, an idol of Nandi Maharaj is installed in front of the Shivalinga. After worship, devotees often whisper ...
In Thiruvannamalai, the Sri La Sri Lobha Matha Agasthiyar Temple features a unique Nandi. Instead of facing the Shivalinga within the sanctum, it gazes upon the Arunachala Hill, revered as the ...
The Great Living Chola Temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire, which stretched over all of south India and the neighbouring islands. The site includes three great 11th- and 12th-century ...
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