Chola Brass Nandhi

• Product: Chola Nandhi

• SKU: VH011

• Material: Brass

• Size: 5" Length

• Weight: 1.75 kg

• Symbolism: Devotion, Strength, Sacred Service

• Lifecycle: 1000+ years, multi-generational

• Craft: Chola-style Brass Art

• Making Process: Sand casting with handcrafted detailing

Description:
This Chola Nandhi is a beautifully sculpted brass representation of Shiva’s sacred bull, rendered in a style inspired by the grandeur of ancient Chola craftsmanship. The Nandhi rests in a poised, serene posture, embodying steadfast devotion and spiritual strength. The sculpture showcases elegant contours, stylised ornaments, and rhythmic geometric patterns across the saddle and collar — each detail hand-finished to reflect the classical refinement for which Chola art is renowned. At 5 inches in length and cast in solid brass, this compact yet substantial piece brings a sense of calm, reverence, and grounded energy to any puja space, meditation corner, or curated interior setting.

Craft Story — A Tribute to the Timeless Chola Aesthetic

The Chola period (9th–13th century CE) produced some of India’s most iconic bronze sculptures, celebrated for their balance, fluidity, and sacred presence. Inspired by this lineage, artisans craft this Nandhi using traditional sand casting, first shaping the mould to capture the animal’s gentle strength and meditative stillness. Once cast, the sculpture is painstakingly hand-chiselled: the patterned saddle, the tiered necklaces, the subtle facial lines, and the smooth curvature of the limbs are refined to achieve harmony and clarity of form.

While contemporary in its creation, the piece carries the artistic DNA of classical South Indian bronze work. For centuries, Nandhi has stood as a symbol of unwavering devotion — the ever-present guardian before Shiva temples. This Chola-style Nandhi continues that legacy, becoming a timeless heirloom that reflects both spiritual meaning and artisanal mastery.