The Sacred Animals and Birds

Garuda, the mighty eagle, is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu and is often depicted as a half-man, half-eagle figure.

The sacred cow is considered a symbol of wealth, power, and fertility in Hinduism and is highly revered and protected.

The bull, known as Nandi, is the vehicle of Lord Shiva and is often depicted as a white bull with a black hump.

The owl, known as Uluka, is the sacred bird associated with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

The lion, known as Simhavahini, is the vehicle of Goddess Durga, the fierce form of Goddess Parvati.

The peacock is the sacred bird associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts.

The mouse, known as Mushika, is the vehicle of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.

The peacock is the sacred bird associated with Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and son of Lord Shiva.

The elephant, known as Airavata, is the vehicle of Lord Indra, the king of the gods and god of thunder and rain.

The swan is the sacred bird associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe.

The jackal is the vehicle of Goddess Kali, the fierce form of Goddess Parvati.

The eagle is the sacred bird associated with Lord Hanuman, the monkey god and devotee of Lord Rama.

The buffalo is the vehicle of Lord Yama, the god of death and justice.

The parrot is the sacred bird associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts.

The lion is the vehicle of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.