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PRAJAPATI JITENDRAAIR 287· 2025

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

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Indian culture reflects much depictary of ancietyamments of nature and human track bits, which is evident in the extensive use of tiger and elephant in its mythology. => Significance of tiger and elephant in Indian mythology: (1) Tiger is symbol of strength often used as vehicle of Dera Deep goddess. (2) The Lord Anantha mirrors half elephant and half human, which is worshipped till today. (3) Elephant was fused with Indra god to & Judaism influenced linked with elephant. (4) Significance of tiger and elephant in art and architecture: (5) Elephant figurines were sculpted on the walls of temples, one palaces reflecting India's rich sculpture tradition. (6) The sculptures of chola empire reflect extensive use of tigers are elephants. [Text continues with descriptions of tiger and elephant significance in various Hindu contexts, architectural elements, and cultural representations]

in Mauryan pillars (monolithic pillars). (7) Tiger was fused with the sea sitting place of king as 'singhasana' throne. (8) Elephant figurines were sculpted on the walls of temples, one palaces reflecting India's rich sculpture tradition. (9) The sculptures of chola empire reflect extensive use of tigers are elephants. [Note: Text transitions to discussing how] tiger and elephant with other natural figurines [peacock, lion] have enriched India's culture giving it the status of uniqueness and cognitive worldwide.

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Conclusion

Thus tiger and elephant with other natural figurines [peacock, lion] have enriched India's culture giving it the status of uniqueness and cognitive worldwide.

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PRAJAPATI JITENDRA

AIR 2872025

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Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Significant Provisions

Cultural Heritage

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