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

Animals have had significant presence in art, architecture and literature since the ancient times. Significance of Tiger figures in mythology, art and architecture: Satahia places use of tiger to depict strength, flowers by Vishnudhama's tiger fable Buddhist tradition uses tiger to depict birth of Siddhartha as a [illegible] Coinage use of tigers by Samudagupta's coins where he eaten it Seals and religious figures set on tigers to depict Shakti power by Padupatinath (Kali IVC) Sculptures and use of anayudhas in temples by Aula temples-relief sculpture use of tigers, lions

Significance of elephants in mythology, art and architecture Symbolism: Use in Vama tradition with birth of Naharaia by Dream of Bishaldi mother of Mahaira hashinath Sahoban inscription depicts extensive use of elephants in Maurya time by Root Effect II elephants used during Kalinga Erala paintings use of elephants to show kingdoms richness Sculptures with elephants used by kings to fortify, auspicious occasions by Njamagari dwarset-Parshara sides Ele Elephant also depicted wisdom, calmness in structures and also old stories by Remnant of Gargos Malatalmara then both still hold significant each use of it improvement building