Sacred Facts · At a Glance
- Vahana
- Gaṅgā / Varuṇa
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Divine Animals
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Makara, a mythical sea-creature often depicted as a crocodile or a composite aquatic beast, is the vāhana of both the river goddess Gaṅgā and the ocean god Varuṇa. It represents the ambivalent nature of water—life-giving yet potentially destructive. The Makara is a common motif at temple thresholds and spouts, symbolizing the transition from the earthly to the divine realm.
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