{"product_id":"silver-plated-nandi-ji-idol-3-inch","title":"999 Silver Plated Antique Nandi Ji Idol – 3 Inch | Nandi Maharaj Murti for Home Temple \u0026 Pooja Room | Lord Shiva Sacred Bull Statue","description":"\u003ch2\u003e999 Silver Plated Antique Nandi Ji Idol — 3 Inch | Nandi Maharaj Murti for Home Temple \u0026amp; Pooja Room | Gold Art India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNandi is Lord Shiva's sacred bull and eternal devotee, always seated facing the Shiva Linga in reverence. This 3 inch Nandi Ji idol is finished in a 999 silver plated antique matte, packaged in a premium blue velvet gift box, ready to place in your home mandir or gift as-is. At ₹1,299.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2488\/7316\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug26_2026_04_17_47PM.webp?v=1788427075\" alt=\"999 silver plated antique Nandi Ji idol lying in open blue velvet gift box\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:480px;border-radius:4px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eApprox. 2.4 inches \/ 6.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eApprox. 3 inches \/ 7.62 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eApprox. 2 inches \/ 5.08 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eHigh-quality polyresin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e999 Silver Plated Antique Matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e₹1,299\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eShips in premium blue velvet gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs It the Right Size for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 2.4 x 3 x 2 inches, Nandi is compact — about the size of a standard credit card, easy to hold in one hand and place on any small shelf or altar corner. Detailed enough for the ornamental drape and facial features to read clearly, without overwhelming a compact home mandir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2488\/7316\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug29_2026_02_45_47PM.webp?v=1788427076\" alt=\"Nandi Ji idol size comparison against a standard credit card, showing 2.4 inch height, 3 inch length, 2 inch width\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:420px;border-radius:4px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2488\/7316\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug26_2026_04_24_13PM.webp?v=1788427075\" alt=\"Nandi Ji idol displayed on its closed blue velvet gift box\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:4px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2488\/7316\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug26_2026_04_29_18PM.webp?v=1788427076\" alt=\"Nandi Ji idol on closed velvet box, angled view\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:4px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2488\/7316\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug26_2026_04_39_45PM.webp?v=1788427076\" alt=\"Nandi Ji idol on white background, catalog view\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:4px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Nandi Belongs in Your Home Mandir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn every Shiva temple, Nandi sits facing the sanctum, eyes fixed on the Shiva Linga in eternal devotion. He represents unwavering faith, strength and dharma — the ideal devotee. Keeping a Nandi idol facing your Shiva Linga or Shiva idol at home recreates this same sacred orientation. Many worshippers whisper their wishes into Nandi's ear, believing he carries them directly to Lord Shiva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2488\/7316\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug26_2026_04_19_15PM.webp?v=1788427076\" alt=\"Nandi Ji idol displayed in a home temple setting near diyas\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:480px;border-radius:4px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Place Nandi Ji\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eFacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;\"\u003eAlways place Nandi facing the Shiva Linga or Shiva idol — never with his back to Shiva.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;\"\u003eSlightly in front of and below the Shiva Linga, as seen in temple sanctums.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHome Mandir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;\"\u003eIdeal companion piece if you already have or are adding a Shivling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:12px;\"\u003eBathroom, bedroom, directly on the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Care for It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003e✓ Do\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e✗ Avoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eWater, milk or liquid Abhishek, and chemical or polish cleaners — all may affect the silver plated finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCompanion piece for your Shiva Linga or Shiva idol\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eHome mandir and pooja room\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eMahashivratri and Shravan gifting\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eHousewarming and wedding gifts for Shiva devotees\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5efe0;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:.5px solid #d4c4a0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eDevotional shelf or temple corner display\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Nandi always placed facing Lord Shiva?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandi is Lord Shiva's vahana (vehicle) and most devoted follower, always positioned facing the Shiva Linga in eternal worship. This orientation is followed in every Shiva temple and is considered important when placing Nandi at home — he should always face the Shivling or Shiva idol, symbolising unwavering devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this Nandi idol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2.4 inches high, 3 inches long and 2 inches wide — about the size of a standard credit card, as shown in our size comparison image above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a Shivling to place this Nandi idol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not required, but Nandi is traditionally paired with a Shiva Linga or Shiva idol he can face. If you don't have one yet, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-shivling-with-naag-3-inch\"\u003e999 Silver Plated Shivling with Naag\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I offer milk or water to this idol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis idol is intended for devotional display. Do not use milk, water or liquids directly on it, as this may affect the silver plated finish. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a gift box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it ships in the premium blue velvet gift box shown in the images, ready to gift without any additional packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a7b3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Explore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-shivling-with-naag-3-inch\"\u003eShivling with Naag\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shiva-idols\"\u003eShiva Collection\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hindu-idols-gifts\"\u003eHindu Idols\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gift-finder\"\u003eGift Finder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Art India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941295448340,"sku":"SIL-NANDI-ANTI-MATTE-SMALL2.4\"","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/2488\/7316\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug26_2026_04_19_15PM.webp?v=1788427076","url":"https:\/\/www.goldartindia.com\/products\/silver-plated-nandi-ji-idol-3-inch","provider":"Gold Art India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}