Makara depicted in a detail from a fountain. 14th century to 16th century sculpture from Java in Indonesia. Makara is a sea-creature in Hindu mythology. It is generally depicted as half animal and in hind part as aquatic creature. Sometimes, even a peacock tail is depicted. Makara is the vahana (vehicle) of the Ganga - the goddess of river Ganges

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Makara depicted in a detail from a fountain. 14th century to 16th century sculpture from Java in Indonesia. Makara is a sea-creature in Hindu mythology. It is generally depicted as half animal and in hind part as aquatic creature. Sometimes, even a peacock tail is depicted. Makara is the vahana (vehicle) of the Ganga - the goddess of river Ganges

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