Monolith Bull

Hampi Bazaar, Hampi, Karnataka, India

About

The Monolithic Bull is a huge statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva's ride which stands in a sheltered pavilion with bigger boulders for company, and is believed to be the guard and protector of the city of Hampi. Admired for its astounding size, the bull statue is very basic in carvings, and has suffered the trials of time and damage over the years. Also notable is the huge spiked metal lamp which you can spot here.