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Sawan 2025: There is a special place of worship in Indian culture and spirituality. Every deity worshiped has its own different methods and postures, behind which deep spiritual and scientific importance is hidden. Nandi Mudra is also one of them, which women often adopt while worshiping. Let us know why women worship in Nandi posture and what is its importance.
What is Nandi Mudra?
In Nandi Mudra, women or devotees sit in front of the Shivling in the temple like the bull sits, bowing on his knees, folding hands and bowing his head. This posture is symbolically Nandi bull, who are considered to be the vehicle of Lord Shiva and are also his best devotee.
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According to the Puranas and folklore, Nandi is not only the vehicle of Lord Shiva, but also his courtiers and servants. It is said that the devotee who says in the ear of Nandi, who says his wish, soon reaches Lord Shiva. Nandi acts as a messenger of Shiva and tells his adorable every emotion.
Why do women worship in Nandi posture?
Through Nandi, there is a belief to deliver your prayer to Lord Shiva. Women, especially in Nandi posture for children happiness, good luck and happiness and peace in married life.
A sense of devotion and dedication
By adopting this posture, devotees themselves express the spirit of dedication. Like Nandi, bending in front of your heart is a symbol of humility, service and devotion.
For husband’s long life
In Sawan, women keep Shiva fast, especially on Monday and pray in Nandi posture and wish for the longevity and family happiness of their husband.
Desire supply
It is believed that Nandi delivers the prayers of devotees to Lord Shiva. By worshiping in Nandi posture, women have a sense of taking their wishes to Shiva through Nandi, which fulfills their wishes. Especially women use this posture to get the happiness and peace and children of marital life.
What is said in the scriptures?
Shivpuran and other religious texts mention that Nandi is the oldest and dear devotee of Shiva. He is always situated in front of Shiva, so he is called Shivdwarpal. It is believed that a person who sits in front of Nandi and meditates on Shiva, his wish is definitely fulfilled.
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.