According to our religion Hinduism, Squirrels are considered sacred in India and are not to be harmed. They are even fed by many Hindu families. This is mainly because of their association with Lord Rama.
An interesting legend explains the stripes on the back of most of the squirrels. As per one of the greatest Hindu epic “Ramayana” During the construction of the Rama Setu (Rama’s bridge, i.e. also known as Adam’s bridge at Rameswaram by Lord Rama and the Vanara Sena, a little squirrel also contributed in its own little way. It rolled in the beach sand and then ran to the end of the bridge to shake off the sand from its back (chanting Lord Rama’s name all along).
Lord Rama, pleased by the creature’s dedication, caressed the squirrel’s back and ever since, the Indian squirrel carried white stripes on its back, which are believed to be the mark of Lord Rama’s fingers.
Being Arindam.. 
Amy
September 3, 2014
So cute! Wonderful captures.
Arindam
September 3, 2014
Thank you!!
ghoshprapti
September 3, 2014
This story was completely unknown to me until I read this post of yours. Thank you Arindam.
Arindam
September 3, 2014
My pleasure Prapti.
The Sandwich Lady
September 3, 2014
Can you please tell Lord Rama to keep these little cuties out of our attic? 🙂
Arindam
September 3, 2014
Oh yes, I will do that for sure. 🙂
georgettesullins
September 3, 2014
I haven’t heard this story. Thank you for telling it. Except for the long tail, he looks like our chipmunks in California.
Arindam
September 3, 2014
I am glad that I could share this with you. Do check the story of Rama Setu or Adam’s bridge. It’s equally interesting.
rangewriter
September 4, 2014
The Sandwich Lady out to be content that the little cuties aren’t running around inside her head! I love squirrels, but I try really hard to refrain from feeding them. There’s lots of natural stuff for them to eat which is far healthier for them that what I might offer. But darn it I wish they wouldn’t hide their goodies in my flower garden…worse yet, steal my bulbs and plant their nuts!