Vahanas (Refer Wiki) are the Vehicles used by the Hindu Gods. For each God there is a designated Vahana. In the temple processions, the idol is placed on these vahanas.
Almost all the animals and birds are associated with God and should be worshiped.
While you check the photos of various vahanas here, don't forget to read the detailed blogs below which are very interesting.
Five headed Snake Vahana for Lord Vishnu or Adhi Sesha |
Kamadhenu Vahana for Goddess |
Kudirai Vahana or Horse Vahana |
Kili Vahana or Parrot Vahana |
Rishaba Vahana for Lord Shiva |
Kudirai Vahana or Horse Vahana |
Five headed Snake Vahana for Lord Vishnu or Adhi Sesha |
Poodha Vahana |
Kailash Vahana for Lord Shiva |
Kudirai Vahana or Horse Vahana |
Golden Rishaba or Bull or NandiVahana for Lord Shiva |
Peacock Vahana or Mayil Vahana for Lord Murugan or Karthikeya |
Garuda Vahana or Eagle Vahana For Lord Vishnu |
These are not vahanas, but used in temple processions during festivals |
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