Chakora (mythology)

Chakora, (Sanskrit: चकोर) is a legendary bird described in Hindu mythology and is considered to be a partridge,[1][2] most likely based on the Chukar Partridge.[3] In mythology (for example in the Mṛcchakatika[4]) it is believed to feed on the beams of the moon (Chandra, or Chand). The association of Chakora and Chandra has given rise to a number of folk love stories in North India.

In the Mahabharata, when Kuchela was on his way to meet Krishna, he saw the Chakora pakshi (bird). He was a rich man by the time he reached his house after meeting Krishna. Therefore the Chakora pakshi is believed to bring good luck.

References
  1. Manusmrti with the Manubhasya of Medhatithi. Volume 5. Part III. Translated by Jha, Ganganath. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. 1920. p. 419.
  2. Downson, John (1903). A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature (4 ed.). London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. p. 65.
  3. Vira, Raghu; Dave, K.N. (1949). Indian scientific nomenclature of birds of India, Burma and Ceylon. The International Academy of Indian Culture. p. 362.
  4. The Little Clay Cart. Translated by Ryder, Arthur William. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University. 1905. p. 1.


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