The son of Shilada
Nandi is born to the sage Shilada by Shiva's boon and, through his devotion, is made deathless and chief of the ganas.
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Nandi: Origin
नंदीNandi is the sacred bull who carries Shiva and guards the gate of Kailash as chief of Shiva's ganas. Born to the sage Shilada through Shiva's boon, he kneels before the shrine in every Shiva temple, where devotees whisper their wishes into his ear.
Borne byशिShiva
Where did it come from?
The texts tell different stories.
The curse on Ravana
Mocked by Ravana at Kailash, Nandi curses him that monkeys will destroy his kingdom.
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