Nandi
Title: Nandi
Period/Date: 16th century CE
Dynasty/Style: Vijayanagara dynasty
Provenance: Nandi Vaddemanu, Bijinepally, Nagakurnool Dist, Telangana
Medium: Granite Dolerite
Dimensions: L 66 x W 70x Th 24 (mm)
Weight: –
Credit Line: Priest Sri Boya Srinivas Reddy, Gudipalli, Telangana
Accession Number: PIF000FG7
Nandi, the sacred bull, has been worshipped in India since before the Vedic traditions, with its origins tracing back to Harappan seals. A notable example of Vijayanagara-style Nandi was found at Nandi Vaddemanu in Bijinepally, located in the Nagarkurnool District of Telangana.
This miniature Nandi has been intricately carved from a single piece of stone. This artwork showcases three-dimensional views and detailed geometric forms crafted from granite-dolerite. It exemplifies the artistic craftsmanship of the dynasty and highlights the enduring legacy of this sacred symbol in South Indian art.
