Nandi

Nandi is a symbol of eternal waiting and represents power and resilience.

Our Hindu-inspired bull, Nandi, was co-created with the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham and the Oldham Hindu Community. He was made using repurposed sari fabrics, Indian decorative elements and is puppeteered using Indian bells to create a gentle, magical mood. 

Nandi glows with warm light for evening performances and is equally colourful/ striking during the day. His large form moves steadily and gracefully through any parade. 

He is a Brahman bull or Indian ox.

  • 1 x Nandi puppeteer
  • Equipment and costume
  • Transport (1 vehicle)
  • 10 to 30 minutes per set
  • Recommended up to 3 sets per day
  • Suited to parading performances
  • Free parking for 1 Transit-Luton van
  • Dressing area and Nandi safe-set up area
  • Dressing area guarded whilst show running
  • Stewarding of audience appropriate for event
  • Hinduism
  • South Asian
  • Animals
  • Beautiful nature
  • Outdoor: day-time show, night-time show
  • Walkabouts, festivals, parties, stage shows
  • Family-friendly
  • Community events

One month usually required

  • An indoor venue
  • Parades

Lead designer: Mel Roberts

Support: Nina Smith, Becky Taylor-Chritian, Pat Baker, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham

Available as a single character-puppet piece, or add:

  • solo dancers and dance troupes
  • a solo musician
  • a 6-20-piece percussion band 
  • complementary character-puppets from our portfolio

Is Nandi a great fit for you?

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