Nandideva

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Nandideva is a revered form of Nandi, the sacred bull and devoted mount and gatekeeper of the Hindu god Shiva.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu deity
form of Nandi
associatedRitual devotees whispering prayers into Nandi’s ear
associatedWith Himalayan region
Mount Kailash NERFINISHED
Shaivism NERFINISHED
Shiva temples NERFINISHED
loyalty to Shiva
youthful strength
cultCenter Shaivite temples in India
epithetOf Nandi NERFINISHED
gender male
hasForm bull
iconographicFeature seated bull facing Shiva linga
white bull
isAspectOf Nandi NERFINISHED
isGatekeeperOf Shiva NERFINISHED
isVahanaOf Shiva NERFINISHED
religion Hinduism
role gatekeeper of Shiva
mount of Shiva
symbolizes devotion
dharma
righteousness
strength
virility
worshippedAs divine attendant of Shiva
guardian deity
worshippedBy Shaivites NERFINISHED

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Nandi epithet Nandideva