Makara - Wikipedia
WEBMakara are considered guardians of gateways and thresholds, protecting throne rooms as well as entryways to temples; it is the most commonly recurring creature in Hindu and Buddhist temple iconography, and also frequently appears as a gargoyle or as a spout attached to a natural spring.
Makara - Legendary Sea-Creature With Many Incarnations In …
WEBFeb 2, 2020 · In the Hindu religion, the Makara is a sea monster that serves as a mount for Varuna, Hindu god of sky and water, and one the oldest Vedic deities. The creature, Makara, also associated with water, ocean, rivers, and clouds, is at the same time, the vahana (vehicle) of the Vedic river goddess Ganga, the female representation of …
Makara: Mythical Creatures – Mythical ... - Mythical Encyclopedia
WEBIn Hindu mythology, it is often depicted as a sea monster with the forequarters of a crocodile and the backs of a snake. It is also considered the guardian of gateways and thresholds, protecting the entranceways to Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Makara: Sea dragons of Sri Bhagwad Purana - Sanskriti
WEBThe Makara is described in Vedic texts as half animal, half aquatic and an aggressor — a true monster of the deep. Often depicted in art as having the mouth of a crocodile, the body of a fish, the tail of a peacock and the paws of a …
Tale of Makara- A Hindu mythological creature - Medium
WEBAug 5, 2020 · Makara is a Sanskrit word which means Sea Dragon or Water Monster. It is a mythical sea creature. It is usually described as half terrestrial animal such as elephant, crocodile, deer in the...
Makara - Gods and Monsters
WEBThe Makara, a mystical fusion of fish, elephant or crocodile, embodies divine mysteries, guarding waters and serving gods.
Tale of Makara, Sea Dragon or Water Monster - Medium
WEBAug 7, 2020 · Makara is a Sanskrit word which means Sea Dragon or Water Monster. It is a mythical sea creature. It is usually described as a half terrestrial animal such as an elephant, crocodile, or deer...
Makara | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica
WEBDec 2, 1997 · A dragon-like monster that can be found sculpted over the gateways of Javanese and Balinese and Thai temples and shrines. The monster's bulging eyes and numerous teeth frighten away the evil spirits. The Makara is …
Makara (Hindu Mythology): Sea-animal, Crocodile - Medium
WEBDec 16, 2023 · Makara (Sanskrit: मकर, romanized: Makara) is a legendary sea-creature in Hindu mythology. In Hindu astrology, Makara is equivalent to the Zodiac sign Capricorn. Makara appears as the...
Makara Symbol: Its Origins and What It Represents
WEBOct 5, 2023 · The Makara is a hybrid creature, typically likened to a dragon. The Makara takes the general shape of a crocodile, only with features borrowed from a mishmash of other creatures, both terrestrial and aquatic.