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Discuss the significance of tiger and elephant symbols in Indian history and culture.
Introduction
Tiger and elephant have been a pervasive figure of Indian history as seen in the structures, temples and structures.
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Main Body
Significance of the Symbol:
1Found on Harappan seal and figures of the pictographic script and some found in Mesopotamian grounds
2Ashoka pillars and animals on the abacus – Eg Indian lion symbol
3Found on temple sculptures eg Vishvananda temple
4Sculptures pre-standing → eg Dinah elephant
5Found on murals and painting eg White elephant in buddhism
6Frequently mentioned in mythological scriptures eg Goddess 'Durga Vahan' Tiger, 'elephant' in 'Jatakas'
7Found in various literature forms eg Vishnu Swamis, 'Panchatantra'
8Found on coins of the Gupta period
9Mentioned as prayer worthy figures.
10In the case paintings of Bhitti-Kala
11Lewis of Buddhist ushnaras eg Ajanta murals
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Conclusion
Therefore such figures show the deep 'Indic culture of environment and nature worship and veneration pursued.'
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- Provides archaeological evidence from Harappan period
- References multiple sources: inscriptions, sculptures, literature, mythological texts
- Covers both pre-historical and historical periods
- Examples from different regions and time periods
Topper
Aditya Talwar
AIR 270
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Indian Culture
Sculpture
Animal symbolism in Indian sculpture and mythology
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