In the vast, intricate world of Hinduism, animals are much more than earthly beings. They are seen as carriers of divine energy, symbols of cosmic truths, and sometimes even as direct incarnations ...

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Hindu mythology abounds with animals imbued with divine purpose. ... Shiva's sacred abode. Nandi is mostly portrayed as a young Brahman bull, characterized by a hump, horns, and a dewlap.

In Varun Chopra’s Oscar-contending documentary short Holy Cowboys, the director offers a peek into a side of India’s societal structure on how the cow, a sacred and holy animal to the majority ...

They’re destructive, there are 5 million of them—and they’re sacred In India, wayward cattle are trampling crops, spreading disease, and causing car accidents. They’re also venerated.

In Varun Chopra’s Oscar-contending documentary short Holy Cowboys, the director offers a peek into a side of India’s societal structure on how the cow, a sacred and holy animal to the majority ...

Hindus consider cows to be sacred animals, representing good fortune. During a housewarming ceremony, a cow is taken inside the home and walked from room to room to bless the house.

Hanuman has the face of a monkey and the body of a man, a golden crown, and a long tail that follows his every move. The Hindu god is often depicted with his chest ripped open to reveal an image ...