Carved Nandi Bull Chariot Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19thC Material - Poplar A comparable example is illustrated

A comparable example is illustrated on page 77 of Flames of Devotion: Oil Lamps From South & South East Asia & The Himalayas by Sean Anderson

84 x 48  x 105 (wxdxh cms)

210 x 260 cms approx

Often people would gift painted furniture to temples as offerings

Dimensions: W15

Carved Nandi Bull Chariot Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19thC Material - Poplar A comparable example is illustratedThis carved Indian teak panel from a Ratha Yatra chariot depicts a Nandi bull and linga yoni. Nandi is the vehicle of Lord Shiva and statues of Nandi are often found at the entrances to Hindu temples. Linga Yoni is the combination of the abstract representation of the Hindu god & goddess Shiva & Shakti. Together they symbolise the eternal divine process of creation. This is depicted in Chinese philosophy as the Yin & Yang. Ratha Yatra chariots are