The hall shrine, or Mandapam, in the Airavatesvara temple complex at Darasuram in Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Nandi

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According to Hindu legend, Nandi was the main form of transport for Lord Shiva

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Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Darasuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
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License: Royalty Free
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