Vahana (Sanskrit: वाहन, means. 'that which carries') or vahanam (Sanskrit: वाहनम्) denotes the being, typically an animal or mythical entity, a particular Hindu deity is said to use as a vehicle. In this capacity, the vahana is often called the deity's "mount". The partnership between the deity and his vahana is woven into much iconography and Hindu theology. Deities are often depicted riding (or simply mounted upon) the vahana. Other times, the vahana is depicted at the deity's side or symbolically represented as a divine attribute. The vahana may be considered an accouterment of the deity: though the vahana may act independently, they are still functionally emblematic or even syntagmatic of their "rider". The deity may be seen sitting or standing on the vahana. They may be sitting on a small platform, or riding on a saddle or bareback. Vahanas (Sanskrit: वाहन) are fascinating beings in Hinduism. These mystical creatures serve as vehicles for various deities, carrying them across realms and symbolizing their divine attributes. #hinduism #hindugods #vahana #vehiclesofhindugods #comparison #dynamicdata

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