Story of Nandi, Why Nandi Sit in front of Lord Shiva Temple, Lord Shiva and Nandi Story - Rudraksha Ratna.
Once there was virtuous sage by the name Shilada, who did not have any children of his own. He decided to worship Lord Shiva to get a special child blessed by him. He prayed intensely and immersed himself in austerity for thousands of years.