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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)The second distinguishing aspect of Ganga's iconography is her animal mount, which is often shown serving as a pedestal for her. This is the makara, a hybrid creature having the body of a crocodile and the tail of a fish. The makara in Hindu thought corresponds to the star sign of Capricorn in western astrology. The crocodile is a unique animal in that it can live on both land and sea. It thus denotes the wisdom of both the earth and waters.
Most rivers are considered female and are personified as goddesses. Ganga, who features in the Mahabharata, is usually shown riding on a crocodile (see right).
The river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, were appropriately mounted on a tortoise and a crocodile respectively.
Most rivers are considered female and are personified as goddesses. Ganga, who features in the Mahabharata, is usually shown riding on a crocodile (see right).
The river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, were appropriately mounted on a tortoise and a crocodile respectively.
