In Hindu mythology, Makara is a legendary sea monster with the front of an animal, such as a deer or elephant, and the back ...

Hindu mythology isn’t just filled with gods and goddesses it’s teeming with powerful animals that are not only companions but divine symbols of power, ... Makara – Mount of Ganga and Varuna.

In Hindu mythology, Makara is a legendary sea monster with the front of an animal, such as a deer or elephant, and the back of a fish, crocodile, or snake.

“Alongside the Stadthaus (sic) is a Makara, a monster of Hindu mythology, the sole surviving relic of the time when the ruler of Melaka was still a Hindu and should date from 1403 or earlier.

In mythology, makara is said to be the mount of the sea god Varuna, ... In Indian mythology, Mayura (peacock) is believed to be created from the feathers of Garuda.

In Hindu mythology, ... The freshwater dolphin (Makara), considered sacred, is the national fish of India and is believed to be the mount of the River Ganga. Pehad Baba, ...

Another belief is that on this auspicious day Surya or Sun enters the zodiac Makara or Capricorn. According to Hindu mythology and scriptures, it’s believed that dakshinayan movement is God’s ...