Gods and there accomplanying ones

Animals accompany Gods, here we see Peacock being riden by Kartick the War God. Peacock are fearless fighters and also take on Snakes with there talons. 

Godess Laxmi , is with an OWL - she is sober and tranquil and dignified.

Godess Swaraswati, is with Swan, as it can disern truth from the other , just like the swan can seperate milk from Water 

Godess Durga is with the Lion, as he is the king of the animal World.