Scientific name

Camelus dromedaries

Common name

One-humped camel

Hindi

Oont 

Sanskrit 

Ushtraa

Distribution

Desert area (in Rajasthan)               

Religious association

Camels play a central role in various rituals, customs, traditions and ceremonial functions of the Raika pastoralists of Rajasthan. The animal has influenced the culture life of the Raikas to a great extent.

Camel is also considered to be the vahana of Kalyana Anjaneya (Lord Hanuman).