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Animals of Indian Mythology

First Online: August 10,2002
Page Last Updated: September 07,2008

  • 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
Kamadeva and his wife RatiSage Sandipani Teaching Krishna and SudhamaLion Faced Vishnu Destroys HiranyakashipuGaruda, the King of BirdsGaruda the Mythical BirdMatsyavatar -- Vishnu as the Rescuing Fish
The Descent of GangaMythical CharacterWriting of MahabharatHanuman Mistakes the Sun for a FruitSati SavitriGandhari with a Maid
Draupadis WeddingSavitri and Satyvan by Artist Ardhenduprasad Banerji Killing of ValiTwo Headed BirdBhishma Lies on the Bed of ArrowsHumiliation of Draupadi and Krishnas Rescue
Contest to Marry DraupadiCelestials from a Sanskrit TextCelestial Creature in Kavi ArtKrishna Rescues the Elephant from the CrocodileSix Headed Deity Riding a SwanVishnu as a Wild Boar (Varahavatar)
Eight Handed Lord GaneshLord Brahma and Adhiti - 19th Century IllustrationPainting from Srinivasa Temple, MulbagilWall Painting of Hanuman in RajasthanThe Humiliation of ShurpanakhiFantastic Animals
The Army of Super CreaturesThree Legged Devotee Bhringi

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