Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
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Significance of 'Lion' as 'Bull': (i) Mythology => during Harapppan period => the 'Pashupatl' lead's 'Photo-shiva' was surrounded key 'bull' => representing connect with animals. => In the period of Kushna mas, 'bull' terracotta' figurines have been discovered => representing a religious art. (ii) Art => Figure used during Buddhism. 'Bull' => fertility and birth of Buddha. => Lion => udalni as the leader of chakra clan. => It is used in sculptures eg: sarnath Pillar => 19 sitting lions. => sculptures of 'bull' have been found in the carvings of various stupas and Buddhist cave. (iii) Architecture => (i) In Dwanda temple architecture at the 'upgarams' of buildings, fierce looking miniature, along with bulls are cupids entered.
'Lion' => Udalni as the leader of chakya clan. => It is used in sculptures eg: sarnath Pillar => 19 sitting lions. => sculptures of 'bull' have been found in the carvings of various stupas and Buddhist cave. (iii) Architecture => (i) In Dwanda temple architecture at the 'upgarams' of buildings, fierce looking miniature, along with bulls are cupids entered. => (ii) Lion is seen as a major symbol in mughal paintings and architecture. eg: The depiction of 'Lion' and 'goat', under the universality of mughal rings => the entire subjects will be equally protected. Moreover, the symbolic importance of the 'Lion' and 'bull' architecture is extremely important to understand the connotations of power.
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Conclusion
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- comprehensive coverage across mythology, art, and architecture
- specific historical examples (Harappan, Kushnana, Sarnath)
- structured approach with distinct sections
- connects symbolism to multiple periods
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Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
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Lion and Bull symbolism
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