Question Q.2GS1GS2

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

Introduction

Nature-linked Indian living is profusely reflected in usage of animal figures in various avenues of life.

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Main Body

Nature-linked Indian living is profusely reflected in usage of animal figures in various avenues of life.

Significance of Tiger:

1Vehicle for divine creatures like God and Godden.

2Symbol of Gods - for Tauri's Hasthankeag is symbolized by Tiger.

3Representation on Harythan seal that acted as marker of identity for Gods.

4Symbol of rightness of political power.

Example: Chola's emblem of Tiger.

5Folk dance - of Kerala and Tamil Nadu recreate tiger hunt scenes.

Significance of Elephant:

1Throne for scale, including guild's coin.

2Symbolized important event - Example: Entering of elephant into Maya's womb → Birth of Goutama.

3Political symbol - Ashoka's inscribed elephant incorporated elephant.

Example: Dhauli's inscriptions including elephant.

4Divinity accorded in Hinduism.

Example: God Ganesh.

5Paintings themes - effecting Nature's connection of tribals and deductive abstraction.

Thus, both symbols continue to effect in diverse ways in Indian life.

150 words16 paragraphs

Conclusion

Thus, both symbols continue to effect in diverse ways in Indian life.

12 words

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HASSAN KHAN

AIR 952025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with Other Countries

Forms of Government

Indian cultural and mythological traditions

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