Makara is the vahana or vehicle of Goddess Ganga, according to Hinduism. Hindus all over the world consider River Ganga or Ganges as a goddess. In Hindu mythology, Makara is a depicted as a half mammal and half fish sea creature. The half terrestrial animal in the frontal part of Makara is usually represented in the form of an elephant, crocodile, stag or deer. While the rear part as an aquatic animal in the form of a fish or seal tail.
Lord Vishnu is depicted wearing Makarakundalas or makara-shaped earrings. Lord Surya and Goddess Chandi are also represented wearing Makara kundalas. In many Hindu temples Makara sculptures can be seen on the temple walls, or in the form of a the hand rail of a staircase.
Makara is also considered as a vahana of Varuna, the God of the Water and of the Celestial Ocean. The Hindu god of Love, Kamadeva is known as Makaradhvaja - one whose flag a makara is depicted.
Lord Vishnu is depicted wearing Makarakundalas or makara-shaped earrings. Lord Surya and Goddess Chandi are also represented wearing Makara kundalas. In many Hindu temples Makara sculptures can be seen on the temple walls, or in the form of a the hand rail of a staircase.
Makara is also considered as a vahana of Varuna, the God of the Water and of the Celestial Ocean. The Hindu god of Love, Kamadeva is known as Makaradhvaja - one whose flag a makara is depicted.
Can you kindly provide the Artist's name of goddess Ganga painting, please?
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