Brass Nandi Bull Statue Vahana of India God Shiva Statue Figure HandcraftedNandi as one of the gods in Hinduism in India can be traced back to Indus Valley Civilization, where dairy farming was the most important occupation, thus explaining the appearance of various artifacts, such as the 'Pasupati Seal,' indicating a deity much like Shiva. The bull Nandi is Shiva's primary vehicle and is the principal gana (follower) of Shiva. The close association of Shiva and Nandi explains the presence of a statue of Nandi at the gate of