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SATTWIK SATYAKAM DEVTAAIR 100· 2025

Question Q.2Elucidate the significanceGS1GS1

Elucidate the significance of tiger and elephant figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

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Introduction

The tiger and elephant figures appear in several Indian traditions from Hinduism, Jainism to Buddhism.

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Main Body

The tiger and elephant figures appear in several Indian traditions from Hinduism, Jainism to Buddhism.

Significance in Mythology

1In Hinduism, tiger considered as 'Vahana' of Goddess Durga & Durga Pujari out Megh lion tigers guiding
2In Elephant a significant in Buddhism of Buddha entered Maya's womb in form of a white elephant
3Elephant egg appears on Jain Carvings in Tamil Nadu

Significance in Art

1Mahayana sect center tigers motifs of Dashyatpals sect
2Stupas have elephant icon by Sandi stupa forma designs
4Primitive art of Bhimbetka painting show tigers
5Jatangi painting depict tigers & and elephant

Architecture

1Elephant stalle in Hampi constructed by Vijayaganu rulers
2Tigers often kept as dwarapalas in Nagara Hindu by Puri Tajamath temple

Tiger & elephant motifs appear across mythology, art & architecture in dispart contexts & meanings.

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Conclusion

Tiger & elephant motifs appear across mythology, art & architecture in dispart contexts & meanings.

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  • Covers multiple traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism)
  • Provides specific examples from art and architecture
  • Organized by category (Mythology, Art, Architecture)

Topper

SATTWIK SATYAKAM DEVTA

AIR 1002025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Sculpture and artistic traditions

Symbolism in mythology and art

Writing Stats

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