Nandi Statue, Chamundi Hill
ನಂದಿ ವಿಗ್ರಹ
A giant bull statue carved from a single stone, halfway up the steps of Chamundi Hill. Carved in the 17th century, it stands nearly 5 meters high and is covered in stone ornaments.
Nandi, the sacred bull and mount of Shiva, is carved from a single block of black granite. This recumbent bull is about 4.9 meters high and 7.6 meters long. It was commissioned in 1659 by Dodda Devaraja of the Wadiyar dynasty. Its necklaces, bells and other ornaments are finely carved, making it one of the largest Nandi statues in India. It sits at about the 700th step of the climb, and it can also be reached on foot from a junction on the winding road. A small shrine stands beside it, and worshippers often anoint the bull with oil and offer flowers. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chamundi Hill & Chamundeshwari Temple
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
- Karanji Lake
- KSIC Mysore Silk Factory
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Lalitha Mahal Palace
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)