What does a Dove symbolize?

Question

In Christianity a dove symbolizes peace.

Does it have a similar meaning in Hinduism if any meaning at all?

I don't think Dove symbolism of peace is specific to Christianity. It is a universal symbol of peace. — Sarvabhouma, Jan 18 '18 at 04:56
@Sarvabhouma well what verses talk about then? Maybe I should edit the question. — William, Jan 18 '18 at 15:04
As per few Puranas (Vayu Purana, Linga Purana and Markandeya Purana), if a dove alights on one's head, that is a reason for sorrow. That means that person may die within few months if the effect is not minimized - https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/q/23260/12304 .. So Dove symbolize peace..I mean Rest in Peace... :P — YDS, Jan 20 '18 at 19:11
@YDS you are welcome to post that as an answer on a side note I don't see that cited in your page anywhere. — William, Jan 21 '18 at 00:39
Actually it's cited in the linked question..u can also check it here as well https://archive.org/stream/VayuPurana.Vol.1/Vayu%20Purana.%20Vol.%201#page/n176/mode/1up/search/subject%3A%22Vayu+Purana%22 and http://www.kamakoti.org/kamakoti/lingapurana/bookview.php?chapnum=16 — YDS, Jan 21 '18 at 05:47

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 26 '18 at 11:14

Answering only this part of your question

Does a dove have any meaning at all in Hinduism?

[Vayu said:]

If a crow, a dove, a vulture or any other bird of prey settles on his head, he does not survive six months.

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