National Bird of India
Indian Peacock has earned the glory of being the National Bird of the biggest democracy in the world. The biological name of the species is Pavo cristatus.It is a symbol of grace, joy, beauty and love. The male bird, peacock is a colorful, swan-sized bird with a fan-shaped crest of feathers on its head, a white patch under the eye and a long-slender neck & a spectacular bronze-green train of around 200 elongated feathers. The male peacock is more colorful than the female one. It is capable of extending its tail erect like fan as ostentatious display.
The female peacock is brownish, slightly smaller than the male and does not have a tail.Peacock occupies a respectable position in Indian culture and is protected not only by religious sentiments but also by parliamentary statute.In India the peacock is found in almost all parts and enjoys full protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The significance of peacock is attached to cultures of India, Far East, Ancient Persia, Greek and Christian. In Hinduism, the image of the god of thunder, rains and war, Indra, was depicted in the form of a peacock. In south India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehilce of lord Muruga. The figure of peacock is painted in various Islamic religious buildings. In Christianity, the peacock was also known as the symbol of the 'Resurrection'.
Coming back to Hinduism, peacock is portrayed as the image of the God of thunder, rains and war, Indra. People believe that, when a peacock extends its tail erect like fan for an enchanting and mesmerizing demonstration, it indicates that rainfall is on the cards. Though this might sound strange, but the fact is somewhat true. On seeing the dark clouds, peacock outspreads its tail and starts dancing in rhythmic fashion. Its dance movement has been incorporated in most of the Indian folklore, including Bharatha Natyam. In southern part of India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehilce of lord Muruga.
Found wild in India(and also domesticated in villages) they live in jungle lands near water. They were once bred for food but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. The peahen(female peacock) has no plumage. These birds do not sound as beautiful as they look— they have a harsh call.
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The female peacock is brownish, slightly smaller than the male and does not have a tail.Peacock occupies a respectable position in Indian culture and is protected not only by religious sentiments but also by parliamentary statute.In India the peacock is found in almost all parts and enjoys full protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The significance of peacock is attached to cultures of India, Far East, Ancient Persia, Greek and Christian. In Hinduism, the image of the god of thunder, rains and war, Indra, was depicted in the form of a peacock. In south India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehilce of lord Muruga. The figure of peacock is painted in various Islamic religious buildings. In Christianity, the peacock was also known as the symbol of the 'Resurrection'.
Coming back to Hinduism, peacock is portrayed as the image of the God of thunder, rains and war, Indra. People believe that, when a peacock extends its tail erect like fan for an enchanting and mesmerizing demonstration, it indicates that rainfall is on the cards. Though this might sound strange, but the fact is somewhat true. On seeing the dark clouds, peacock outspreads its tail and starts dancing in rhythmic fashion. Its dance movement has been incorporated in most of the Indian folklore, including Bharatha Natyam. In southern part of India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehilce of lord Muruga.
Found wild in India(and also domesticated in villages) they live in jungle lands near water. They were once bred for food but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. The peahen(female peacock) has no plumage. These birds do not sound as beautiful as they look— they have a harsh call.
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Indian national bird (male bird) images
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