Q.2) Elucidate the significance of tiger and elephant figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

The Indian mythology, Art and architecture are heavily enwrapped with tiger and elephant figures highlighting the embodiment of Nature in Indian civilization

Significance in Indian Mythology

(I) Tiger associated with Hinduism, Tain Kethankasa

eg) Goddess Durga - a tiger

(II) Elephant associated with Lord Ganesha as well as Jatarka tale of Buddhism

eg) Parallel of Elephant & blind hen for Jain's grandade

Significance in Art

(C1) Chola temple with tiger (G2) Elephants used by temple construction

(g1) Associated with Buddhist Stupas - eg) Ajro-Asaka Stupa

Thus Indian Culture was deeply naturalized in nature, showing aspect & excellence with animals