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The Temple Guardian I The bull, is of significance in many ancient cultures. In Buddhism The Bull represents "desire" during the life of the Buddha as a prince. Amongst the Jains The bull is the emblem of Adinath, the first Jain tirthankara. In Greek mythology it is a symbol of male sexuality, illustrated by Zeus, in the form of a white bull,...
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Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white color is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort the Hindu Goddess Parvati and It is believed that one must first gain the approval of Nandi before being allowed to worship Lord Shiva. Nandi also means joyous, and in ancient times, the bull was also worshipped as the Lord of Joy.
Within Hinduism, the bull is best known as Nandi, the sacred steed of Shiva and is depicted as a powerful white bull. The white color is a symbol of purity and devotion. Nandi is regarded as the gatekeeper and protector of Shiva as well as Shiva’s consort the Hindu Goddess Parvati and It is believed that one must first gain the approval of Nandi before being allowed to worship Lord Shiva. Nandi also means joyous, and in ancient times, the bull was also worshipped as the Lord of Joy.
In this work the artist has a twofold depiction of the bull. One, as Nandi facing the symbol representing Shiva and two as the bull representing desire in the life of prince Sidharth .Within the Bull is the image of the bodhi tree, the symbol of nirvana. Hence, depicting the transition of Sidhartha from a worldly Prince, to the Buddha. With both the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs on the same canvas the two great and ancient paths of worship in the world are linked.
Acrylic and pen on canvas 18" X 48" / 2012 / Framedvia Terminal 1D, Indira Gandhi International Airport, from the Gallerie Nvya - GMR art walk project
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