The Symbol of Devotion - Nandi - Colorful Dhokra Sculpture

Nandi (Sanskrit: नन्दि) is the guardian deity of Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva in the Hindu religion. He is usually depicted as a bull.

Nandi is the sacred bull calf, gatekeeper, and vehicle (vahana) of the Hindu god Shiva. Sculptures of Nandi are a common sight at Hindu temples dedicated to his master.

Nandi is a symbolism of eternal waiting, because waiting is considered the greatest virtue in Indian culture. One who knows how to simply sit and wait is naturally meditative. Nandi is not expecting Shiva to come out soon. He is not anticipating or expecting anything. He is just waiting. He will wait forever. That quality is the essence of receptivity. 

The Dhokra Nandi depicted here is made using lost wax casting technique which is a unique art form practiced in India and many other parts of the world. These artifacts are made from brass and are unique as each piece is made from a new mold which is lost in the process. So every Dhokra artifact is unique in the world.