Why is there a turtle in the temple?

The general consensus is that the turtle is only a feature of installed (pratisthit) Shiva temples, and is a symbol of Vishnu, who must be invoked before any puja involving an installed or temporary idol. This explanation tallies with the following facts: The fact that the sculpture is of a turtle and not a tortoise.

Why tortoise is kept in Shiva temple?

3- Kachapeshwara (tortoise shaped) temple in south India dedicated to Lord Shiva -According to popular legend Lord Vishnu in form of tortoise wanted to please Lord Shiva and worshiped him in order to achieve ultimate liberation.

Which God is tortoise?

Kurma (Sanskrit: कूर्म; Kurma, ‘Turtle’, ‘Tortoise’), is an Avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu….

Kurma
Member of Dashavatara
Half-Human and Half-Tortoise depiction of Vishnu
Devanagari	कूर्म
Affiliation	Vishnu (Second Avatar)

What is the significance of Nandi and tortoise?

Let’s first understand the symbolic significance of Nandi. Nandi is total devotion. That is “Bhakti”. A tortoise on the other hand represents detachment. That is “Vairagya”. Devotion and detachment together lead us to the path of god.

Why is there a tortoise in the lingam of Lord Shiva?

Also the importance of ‘Darshan’, focussing ones attention on the image or the Lingam of Shiva, is explained by the symbolic use of a tortoise in the temple. You might have also noticed a bull in all Shiva temples. It is ‘Nandi’, Shiva’s vehicle. Nandi is a symbol of ‘Dharma’ or righteous living.

What does a tortoise Idol symbolize in Hinduism?

It also symbolizes ‘Will Power’ and ‘Strength’ which help in one’s spiritual practice. You must have noticed that the tortoise idol is generally placed near the Nandi (Bull) idol.Nandi is total devotion. That is “Bhakti”. A tortoise on the other hand represents detachment. That is “Vairagya”.

Why is the tortoise idol placed next to the bull Idol?

You must have noticed that the tortoise idol is generally placed near the Nandi (Bull) idol. Let’s first understand the symbolic significance of Nandi. Nandi is total devotion. That is “Bhakti”. A tortoise on the other hand represents detachment. That is “Vairagya”.