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

Tiger in Indian context often represent value and fearlessness, while elephant has been a symbol of peace and might. Significance A) Mythology i Tiger - In Hinduism - vehicle of Maa Durga. In Tamilism - symbol of loud Mahavelle. ii Elephant - In Buddhism - dream of Mahamayudevi. In Hinduism - symbol of lord Ganesha. B) Art - i Tiger - represented vigour of time by Ravi Thangir. Step hart and tiger highlight the rich iconography of India's art & architecture.