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Vrishabhavahana

वृषभवाहन
Also known as: Vṛṣabhavāhana, Nandivāhana

About

The form of Shiva seated on or riding his bull vahana, Nandi. Represents dharma (as Nandi symbolizes righteousness) and the Lord's connection to all creatures.

Attributes

Bull riderDharmaAnimal lordNandi

Symbols

Nandi bullSeated on bull
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Vṛṣabhavāhanāya namaḥ

Scriptures

Shiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Shiva seated on Nandi, the white bull. Four arms holding trishula and damaru. Nandi shown with decorated horns and bells.