Unlike most Shiva temples where Nandi, Lord Shiva’s loyal attendant, faces the Shivalinga inside the sanctum, here, Nandi gazes upon the Arunachala Hill, recognizing it as the embodiment of Shiva.

Surrounded by the snow-clad Himalayas, Lord Shiva resides in the temple with Nandi, his bull and friend, right in front. It is said that when the Pandavas wanted to ask for forgiveness from Lord ...

Our unique attire represents Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Nandi bull, the gate-guardian deity of Kailash Parvat, the abode of Lord Shiva.” He said the image of a snake on their turbans ...