The mayura, or the peacock, was created from one of the feathers of Garuda, a carrier of Lord Vishnu.

The mayura, or the peacock, was created from one of the feathers of Garuda, a carrier of Lord Vishnu. According to a number of Hindu scriptures, it is a symbol of the cycle of time. It's also believed that peacocks once had dull tail feathers. In a battle between Ravana and Lord Indra, the bird spread its feathers wide open, to allow Indra to hide behind them and thus wage a war. Indeed, it was able to save Indra, in return for which, the god made the peacock feathers iridescent. Incidentally, Indra is often depicted seated on a peacock throne.
The peacock is also identified with Maa Lakshmi. That is why people keep peacock feathers at home, believing that they will bring wealth and prosperity into the house. Lord Krishna also wears a peacock feather on his crown.

Lord Kartikeya uses the peacock as his vahana. His vehicle peacock, a pious bird grips with its feet a serpent. His peacock symbolizes him as the conqueror of sensual desires and a destroyer of all bad habits.

The peacock is considered to be a bird of protection and safe guarding. This bird is also valued as a protection for the psychic self. Thus, the peacock feather within a home is said to safeguard the energy in the environment.

In Hinduism, when god Indra transforms himself into an animal, he becomes a peacock. The peacock is believed to have a thousand eyes in its feathers. It is believed that the peacock has angels’ feathers, a devil’s voice, and the walk of a thief. But Hindus believe it is not only the mount of Kartikeya, but also of Maa Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and learning. It is also the vehicle of Maa Lakshmi and Brahma Ji. When mounted by kama, the god of love, it represents desire. Hindu gurus are fond of using peacock feathers during their discourses, so as to pass on their aura to their followers! 🌈🎨🌈