Elucidate the significance of tiger and elephant figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
Introduction
Tiger and elephant figures have appeared through the history of India since Indus Valley Civilization till modern India.
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Main Body
Tiger and elephant figures have appeared through the history of India since Indus Valley Civilization till modern India. 1. Indian mythology - Associated with Shakti power as the 'Vahana' of Goddess Durga. 2. Indian art forms - Tiger seen on Pashupati Seal at Mohenjedado. 3. Architecture - Use of "vyaghra" or tiger gate at temples. 4. Paintings: Scenes of Tiger hunting on Gupta coins.
1. Indian mythology - Elephant in the form of "Airavat" - God Ganesha with the head of elephant 2. Art forms - Associated with Gautam Buddha Birth - Prevalent in temples of South INDIA 3. Architecture - Use of "Hasiti" or elephant gateway at temple. Images of elephant associated with goddess Gaj Lakshmi. Thus, tiger is recognised as the National Animal of India and conserved under Project Tiger. Similarly, elephants have cultural significance and protected under "Project Elephant".
Conclusion
Thus, tiger is recognised as the National Animal of India and conserved under Project Tiger. Similarly, elephants have cultural significance and protected under "Project Elephant".
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Mind map showing 'Role of elephants' with three branches: 1. Indian mythology - Elephant in form of Airavat, God Ganesha with head of elephant, 2. Art forms - Associated with Gautam Buddha Birth, Prevalent in temples of South INDIA, 3. Architecture - Use of Hasiti or elephant gateway at temple; Images of elephant associated with goddess Gaj Lakshmi
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