In Vedic literature, the name Ashwatha is given to the first month of the Monsoon, though later, this became Ashadha. The holy river Ganga, too, descends to the earth on the tenth day of the month Jyeshtha, just 20 days before the Monsoons bring green magic to India. Indeed, so powerful is this sweeping vision of Prana (Monsoons) that its architectural features like the mythical Makara have appeared in many Asian countries including Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Jawa and Burma. Some interesting facts: Kamadeva, the god of love, carries a flag on which the Makara is resplendent. The zodiacal sign of Capricorn is called Makara in Indian astrology. In jewellery, the Makara Kundala, or Makara-shaped ear ornaments, are worn by Krishna. Makara is also seen as a motif on railings or balustrades or as gargoyles carrying water from a Shiva Linga to a pool outside the temple.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:06:08 +0000
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