Status of Horses in India

The horse has an important social, religious and historical status.

1. Religious status: In Hinduism, the horse is one of the mounts of Lord Vishnu, representing strength, endurance and victory. In addition, in Hinduism, there is a ritual called "Ashwatthi", that is, the ritual of horse sacrifice, is considered to be an important ritual to pray for the blessings of the gods.

2, historical status: In Indian history, the horse is an important means of transportation and war tools. In ancient India, the horse-drawn carriage is a symbol of the princes and nobles, only they can use the horse-drawn carriage to travel. In addition, the horse had been widely used in some ancient wars in India.

3. Social status: In rural India, the horse is still an important working animal, used in plowing, transportation and other agricultural activities.