As per the Hindu folklore, Nandi is said to be the name of the snow-white bull of Lord Shiva. Nandi is one of the favourite `vehicle` or bahana of Shiva. It is represented on a pedestal crouching in front of Shaiva followers. It s said that the Head of Nandi is turned towards the small door of the shrine. On one occasion Nandi, by assuming the likeness of Shiva, caused a blush on the cheeks of Parvati. For this offence Shiva sent his vehicle down to earth to do penance.

Nandi also means gratification to men and gods. This is a sort of benedictory formula, at the commencement of a drama. This invokes the protection of some deity in favour of the audience. This benediction may consist of one, two, or three stanzas. The recitation of the Nandi is always considered central and after it there usually follows some account of the author of the piece about to be acted. It may consist in the eulogium of a king or praise of a deity, recited in benedictory verses at the commencement of a religious ceremony or at the opening of a drama. It is said that every Sanskrit play opens with one or more Nandis, or blessing, in which the blessing of some deity is invoked on the audience.

Again Nandi is the name of one of the wives of Dharma, she was the of Hersha. Nandi means delight.

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