नन्दी
Auspicious on: Monday
Vahana of Shiva. Bull and chief gana. Shrine-keeper outside every Shiva temple.
Chant these mantras, then deepen your devotion by offering a verified seva at a Nandi temple.
Offer a Nandi seva →ॐ नन्दिकेश्वराय नमः
Salutation to Nandikeśvara, the bull-faced gaṇa and gatekeeper of Śiva; whispered to before entering the garbhagṛha.
ॐ नन्दिकेश्वराय नमः॥
Honor this prayer with action.
Offer a Nandi sevaAll texts are in the public domain. Recite respectfully; the highest fruit of any mantra is steady, attentive repetition rather than mechanical count.