Iyravata: 1 definition

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Iyravata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Apam Napat: Indian Mythology

Iyravata is the divine white elephant, the mount of Indra, the king of the Devas. It is also the mother of the baby elephant, which gave up its life to supply Ganapati with an elephant's head (in place of his original head which had been destroyed).

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