The Nandi located at the top of Chamundi hills in Mysore (State: Karnataka) is bulit sometime in the years 1659 – 1673. The creation of this huge image of Nandi attributed to Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar, the Maharajas of Mysore.
This is the largest image of Nandi in India. Carved out of single mammoth boulder it is about 16 feet in height and 24 feet long.
The Nandi is in sitting position with its left foreleg folded is on a 4 feet high platform. Many sequences of bells and garlands are carved beautifully over the Nandi.
According Hindi mythology considered as Lord Shiva's vehicle, the Nandi is in actively worshiped. This is an open shrine exposed to the elements of nature.
Direction: This shrine can be reached by climbing 1000 steps on the hill. Alternatively on the main road to hilltop, take right at the “View Point” junction. From this junction it is 2kms.
This is the largest image of Nandi in India. Carved out of single mammoth boulder it is about 16 feet in height and 24 feet long.
The Nandi is in sitting position with its left foreleg folded is on a 4 feet high platform. Many sequences of bells and garlands are carved beautifully over the Nandi.
According Hindi mythology considered as Lord Shiva's vehicle, the Nandi is in actively worshiped. This is an open shrine exposed to the elements of nature.
Direction: This shrine can be reached by climbing 1000 steps on the hill. Alternatively on the main road to hilltop, take right at the “View Point” junction. From this junction it is 2kms.
how many of us worship our vehicles?
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Interesting. This made me want to read more on Hindu myth.
ReplyDeleteI have been to Mysore several times but never to Chamundi hills. Nice pictures.
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I've visited this place years ago. Thanks for making me relive those moments!!! :)
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Kannikonna flowers in full bloom
Wonderful Hills that I visited too. Nice to remember it thru this post.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty darn interesting! I would take the hike to see this!
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Huge and amazing
ReplyDeleteImpressive and beautiful statue!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very impressive shrine. It's almost hard to believe that it was carved from a single boulder. It is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFascinating captures and history as always, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
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Wow out of a solid piece of rock!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome carving. It must look huge in person. Thanks for sharing , Rajesh!
ReplyDeletevery interesting post. i learn something new everyday.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing carving, Rajesh! You are one person who really does "My World" well - we can all learn so much from you.
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That is really huge! The climb there must be fun. At least it is for the able-bodied.
ReplyDeleteSuch a kind-looking statue!
ReplyDeleteThis is an overwhelming carving! Hindu deities resemble Buddhist deities who also have animal vehicles many times.
ReplyDeleteThe many steps it takes to get to the shrine is a good form of exercise.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to know more about your culture. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe Nandi is fantastic. Great post.
ReplyDeleteTruly splendid statue!
ReplyDeletevery interesting post and such an impressive sculpture.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing statue - the detail and ornamentation is exquisite.
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ReplyDeleteAmazing, really interesting statue.
ReplyDeleteMajestic!
ReplyDeletenice, and HUGE sculpture
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Interesting and great captures!
ReplyDeleteWow! Carved out of one rock! I wonder how many people worked the scuplture and how long it must've taken them. Just amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing work of carving. From a single stone -- it is hard to imagine. I haven't heard of Nandi before but after seeing this picture and reading your explanation, I don't think I'll ever forget it. (Thank you for being such a good teacher.)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Never heard of the Nandi...
ReplyDeleteIf the Nandi is Lord Shiva's vehicle, can it fly or is it earthbound? I'd guess in the mythology it could do both...awfully big, though.
Wow..huge and beautiful! Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful.. there is one even at Lepakshi Temple and its so much bigger... Will post the picture of it on my blog sometime
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How many carvers created this impressive version of Nandi, I wonder.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these photos and details; I am fascinated by Hindu mythology.
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P.S. I know a doctor named Nandihalli.
My BIL said that there are many beautiful sight seeings in India and i think he is right seeing this thing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so BIG and very special
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Beautiful carving, the garland looks as as though it has just been put on, so real. Well worth climbing 1000 steps to see Nandi.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful! I love the expression on its face - it looks very benevolent.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this wonderful craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteImpressive and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteit is amazing that it is carved from one boulder
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it's wonderful
Interesting work of art.
ReplyDeletethis is another interesting work of art Rajesh... always amazed when visiting your blog. was here for RT hope you can visit back.
ReplyDeleteAmazing art work..
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this wonderful craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful nandi overall.
ReplyDeleteI feel this statue must have been built during the hoysala reign Prabhu because of Soap stone used to carve the Nandi
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ReplyDeleteHas been sometime since I went there .. Mysore was a regular destination for picnics and short tours when I was in Bangalore.
Beautiful! I am reminded of the time I'd been there:)
ReplyDeleteI too have a few photos of this.. should publish sometime
ReplyDeletethis was a nostalgic post for me. M from Blore & nandi hills is a place v visit at least once in 2 years...so well....
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The Nandi that's in Shivgange and the nandi that's in Bull temple are good too. I don't recall this nandi because had been to Mysore when I was only 10yr old.
ReplyDeleteNice one. I visited this place many years back.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this mammoth sculpture of Nandi.
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