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

Indian art as per GP Verma has been enriched from Natural themes which have practical as well as mythological significance.

Significance of Tiger -

(I) Indian Mythology:

(II) Sai and Architecture feature:

(II) Swayambhuthe of Kaleshwara Tunpal also have depiction of Tigers.

(III) They are used to showcase courage of king and being sacred to Architecture - Significance of Elephant:

(I) In Indian Mythology:

(II) Symbol of wealth - Gajalakshmi

(III) Symbol of wisdom - Gajendra

(III) Ganesha awiloba

(IV) Symbol of wedding - Apuja cave

(V) Highlight Buddha - Eleph. of Nagaun cave

(VI) Tiger and Architecture are lower Indian architecture as Elephant give legitimacy to kings by their symbolic significance.