Envis Centre, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India
Printed Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Swan

Scientific name
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Cygnus olor (Gmelin)
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Common name
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Mute Swan
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Hindi
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Hans
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Sanskrit
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Hamsaha
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Distribution
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Throughout India
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Religious association
The swan is the associate of Lord Brahma, the Creator. It is said to possess the sacred knowledge of the Brahman.

Goddess Saraswati
Brahma, the Creator and Goddess Sarasvati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, knowledge and learning, use a white swan as their vehicle and companion, giving Sarasvati the name Hamsavahini.
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Source: “Sacred Animals Of India” by Nanditha Krishna, (Penguin Book India, 2010)
http://www.craftsofindia.com/posters/large-posters/lpt15.shtml
http://eybirdwatching.blogspot.in/2013/06/gull-bombards-swan.html
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