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Vrishankapati

वृषाङ्कपति
Also known as: Vṛṣāṅkapati, Lord with bull emblem

About

The form of Shiva who has the bull as his emblem. Nandi is not just a mount but represents dharma, strength, and devotion.

Attributes

Bull lordDharmaStrength

Symbols

Nandi bullBull flag
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Vṛṣāṅkapataye namaḥ

Scriptures

Shiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Shiva with Nandi. Often depicted seated with Nandi behind or beside him.