Divine Vehicles: What Are the Vahanas of Hindu Deities? From Mushaka to Garuda November 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by "जिज्ञासा मंथन" What are the traditional vehicles of Hindu deities? From Lord Ganesha’s mouse and Lord Vishnu’s Garuda to Lord Shiva’s Nandi and Goddess Durga’s lion, this article introduces the major deity–vahana associations found in Hindu religious traditions.