Carved Nandi Bull Chariot Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19thC Style - Meiping Vase hand-shaped into a gently curved

hand-shaped into a gently curved “saddle” seat using traditional carpentry techniques

The distressed black painted base adds a dramatic contrast to the natural grain of the timber top

In Tibetan Buddhism he is also the vehicle of Amoghasiddhi

These wonderful Bandhani scarves come from Rajasthan

Carved Nandi Bull Chariot Panel From Tamil Nadu - 19thC Style - Meiping Vase hand-shaped into a gently curvedThis 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