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NANDI.
[Source:
Dowson's Classical Dictionary
of Hindu Mythology] The
bull of Siva. The Vayu Purana makes him the son of Kasyapa and Surabhi.
His image, of a milky white colour, is always conspicuous before the
temples of Siva. He is the chamberlain of Siva, chief of his person
attendants (ganas), and carries a staff of office. He is guardian
of all quadrupeds. He is also called Salankayana, and he had the appellations
of Nadideha and Tandavatalika, because he accompanies with music the
tandava dance of his master.
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