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Animals of Indian Mythology

First Online: August 10,2002
Page Last Updated: December 20,2007

  • Animals and Ancient Indians -- Ancient Indians gave a great importance to nature, life and environment. They made deities out of animals and worshiped them. Kamat on animals of Indian mythology.

  • Extreme Vehicles -- Most Hindu Gods have their own vehicles that they use to go about their tasks and responsibilities. We bring you this fascinating exhibition of pictures from Indian mythologies.

The following is a list and discussion of various animals found in stories of Indian classics and mythologies.

 

Birds
  • Cock
  • Crow
  • Goose
  • Hawk
  • Owl
  • Peacock
  • Swan
Insects
  • Bee -- Kama's Bee Arrow
  • Butterfly
  • Crane
  • Dove
  • Falcon
  • Spider
Mammals
  • Bats
  • Bear
  • Boar - Varaha, Vajravahi's vehicle?
  • Buffalo - Durga, Yama
  • Bull - Nandi, Shiva < Agni's vehicle,
  • Cat
  • Cow
  • Dog
  • Deer - Vayu's vehicle, Maricha
  • Elephant
  • Fox
  • Goat
  • Horse
  • Leopard (Shiva's skin)
  • Lion (Nara Simha)
  • Monkey
  • Rat
  • Tiger
  • Rabbit
Reptiles
  • Crocodile
  • Lizard
  • Snake
  • Squirrel
  • Turtle
Fantastic Animals
  • Eagle - Ganda berunda

 

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Pictures
Sage Sandipani Teaching Krishna and SudhamaThe Descent of GangaMythical CharacterHanuman Mistakes the Sun for a FruitSati Savitri
Gandhari with a MaidDraupadis WeddingSavitri and Satyvan by Artist Ardhenduprasad Banerji Two Headed BirdBhishma Lies on the Bed of Arrows
Humiliation of Draupadi and Krishnas RescueContest to Marry DraupadiCelestial Creature in Kavi ArtKrishna Rescues the Elephant from the CrocodileLord Brahma and Adhiti - 19th Century Illustration
Painting from Srinivasa Temple, MulbagilWall Painting of Hanuman in RajasthanThe Humiliation of ShurpanakhiThe Army of Super CreaturesThree Legged Devotee Bhringi

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