Then there is Kama, the god of love, who carries a bow with a string made of bees. And that is not the only bee-related weapon: the twin horsemen, the Asvins, lords of light, have a whip dripping with honey known as Madhukasa. These horsemen ride in a chariot known as Madhuvahana, or "honey-bearing". By sprinkling honey from their whip, the Asvins... See more

Honey was considered a divine substance, often referred to as the "Food of the Gods." It was used in religious rituals, temple offerings, and as a symbol of rejuvenation and immortality.