Vintage Nandi Bell with Lingam

 This vintage Nandi bell from Maharashtra is a magnificent example of Shaivite ritual metalwork. Crafted in brass, it rests on a wide base and rises into a tall, fluted stem adorned with concentric circular ridges—evocative of the shikhar, or spire, of traditional Maharashtrian temples. This architectural reference lends the piece both a sculptural elegance and a sacred resonance.

Crowning the bell is a beautifully detailed figure of Nandi, the faithful bull of Lord Shiva, positioned in eternal devotion. In front of him sits a small lingam, subtly reinforcing the intimate relationship between the devotee and the divine.

The bell emits a deep, resonant chime—used in rituals to purify space, focus intent, and invoke the presence of the sacred.

Striking in scale and symbolism, this piece bridges the worlds of sound, sculpture, and spirituality. More than a ritual object, it is a tribute to the layered devotion that defines Shaivite worship and Indian temple tradition.