Honey bee
In Religion and Mythology
Krishna is called Madhava or ‘born of honey (madhu)’, while the bow of Kama, the Indian Cupid, consists of a string of bees.
Honey bee
Krishna is called Madhava or ‘born of honey (madhu)’, while the bow of Kama, the Indian Cupid, consists of a string of bees.
Scientific Name: Apis cerana
Common Name: Honeybee, Madhumakhi (Hindi), Bhramarah (Sanskrit)
Distribution: Throughout India
Conservation Status: Not Extinct