Animal Tales from Indian Mythology - 1

From time immemorial, the people of India have believed that animals and birds are an integral part of life on earth and are loved, nurtured and even deified. Every important Hindu god or goddess has a vahana or vehicle to carry him or her through the heavens and these vahanas are animals or birds. They not only carry around their divine owners, but also play an important role in their lives, battles, triumphs and adventures. Hindu gods and goddesses often took the form of an animal or a bird to accomplish various missions on earth or to test a devotee's faith and character. Delve into the world of animal fables that include: Ganpati Gets an Elephant's Head, Ganesha's Tusk, Kamdhenu - The Wish Fulfilling Cow, Goddess Durga Triumphs over Mahishasura, Lord Vishnu and Nandi Save Lord Shiva from Gajasura, The Story of Ayappan, Indra and Takshaka, Yudhishtra's Journey to Heaven. From time immemorial, the people of India have believed that animals and birds are an integral part of life on earth and are loved, nurtured and even deified. Every important Hindu god or goddess has a vahana or vehicle to carry him or her through the heavens and these vahanas are animals or birds. They not only carry around their divine owners, but also play an important role in their lives, battles, triumphs and adventures. Hindu gods and goddesses often took the form of an animal or a bird to accomplish various missions on earth or to test a devotee's faith and character. Delve into the world of animal fables that include: Ganpati Gets an Elephant's Head, Ganesha's Tusk, Kamdhenu - The Wish Fulfilling Cow, Goddess Durga Triumphs over Mahishasura, Lord Vishnu and Nandi Save Lord Shiva from Gajasura, The Story of Ayappan, Indra and Takshaka, Yudhishtra's Journey to Heaven.