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

Indian mythology, art and architecture is heavily decorated with figures of animals and trees which also include tigers and elephants. SIGNIFICANCE (1) It now becomes a source for exploring the social and natural environment of historic times. Eg: Padamavati seal of IVC contains Bull elephant rhino & tiger thereby confirming longtevities of preserve of these animals.

also marked strength of the ruling dynasty. Eg: Mauryas, Nandas, (3) Tiger & elephant also appear on vaunting and murals (4) Successful overpowering of tiger & elephants by human rulers depicted strength & godly qualities of rulers. Eg: Tiger sultan taking down a tiger. Eg: Goddesses lifting on tiger. (5) Showed environmental harmony