Nandi - Sukreshwar Temple
Nandi is the gate- guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is depicted as a bull which is the mount to the god Shiva. According to Saivite tradition, he is considered as the chief guru of eight disciples of Nandinatha Sampradaya - Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana, Sanatkumara, Tirumular, Vyagrapada, Patanjali and Sivayoga Muni who were send to eight directions to spread the wisdom of Shaivism.
Nandi - Sukreshwar Temple
Nandi is the gate- guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is depicted as a bull which is the mount to the god Shiva. According to Saivite tradition, he is considered as the chief guru of eight disciples of Nandinatha Sampradaya - Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana, Sanatkumara, Tirumular, Vyagrapada, Patanjali and Sivayoga Muni who were send to eight directions to spread the wisdom of Shaivism.