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Unit-III
Explore India
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Indian Mythology

Mythology is a series of myths or stories about a particular individual, culture, religion, or group of
people who share common beliefs. The tales of mythology are replete with reference to various plants
and animals.

Read the descriptions and write the names of mythology plants and animals. You may use the
Help Box.

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Krishna danced on the Lord Buddha attained
numerous hood of the enlightenment (nirvana)
serpent who polluted the under this tree in Gaya,
river Yamuna. Bihar.
____________________ ____________________

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This white elephant When the Pandavas were
is the mount of Lord in exile, Draupadi asked
Indra, the king of the for this flower. Bhima
gods. fought with the demons to
____________________ get it for her.
____________________

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This legendary bird, a Ravana kidnapped Sita
vulture, attacked Ravana and kept her in a garden
to stop him from taking in Lanka. Sita spent many
Sita away to Lanka. of her captive days under
____________________ this tree.
____________________

Fact File

The Peepal tree is one of the most sacred trees in India. Help Box
It is sacred for Buddhist people because it is believed that
Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under this tree. Saugandhika, Kaliya, Airavata,
Ashok Vatika, Jatayu, Bodhi Tree

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