The Humbad Baniās do not eat whey, milk, curdled milk and clarified butter.[20]
The Shrāvaks abstain from the suran (Elephant foot), potatoes and roots that grow underground.[21]
Mahomedans abstain from the suran, because “su” the first letter of the word suran is also the first letter of their taboo’d animal the pig.[22]
There are some deities associated with the worship of animals. These animals, with the deities with whom they are connected, are given below.
1. Pothio or the bull is believed to be the vehicle of god Shiva. In all temples of Shiva its image is installed, facing the image of Shiva in the centre of the temple.
2. Sinha or the lion is believed to be the vehicle of Pārvati, the consort of Shiva. The lion is also connected with the demon planet Rāhu.
3. Hansa the goose is associated with Brahma the creator.
4. Gadhedo the ass is believed to be connected with Shitala, the goddess of small pox.
5. Undar the mouse is the conveyance of Ganpati.
6. Mor the peacock is the conveyance of Sarasvati, the goddess of learning. The peacock is also associated with Kārtik Swāmi.