nandhi
Shiva's bull mount and gatekeeper
Lyrics
Meaning
Nandi is the sacred bull, the vahana (mount) of Lord Shiva and his chief attendant. Dancers encounter this word in lyrics describing Shiva's attributes, often portraying Nandi as a musician playing the mridangam or as the deity's vehicle.
In the songs
Nandhi mirudhangam adhu thom thari ena vinnavarudan paada
As Nandi plays the Mridangam sounding 'thom thari' and the celestials sing along
Aadal Nayagan · Madurai R. Muralidharan
nandhi vaahana naadha yoga priya
The one who rides Nandi, loves music (nada) and yoga.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional
nandhi vaahana naadha yoga priya
The one who rides Nandi, loves music (nada) and yoga.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional