Question Q.2GS1GS2
Elucidate the significance of tiger and elephant figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.
Introduction
Nature-linked Indian living is profusely reflected in usage of animal figures in various avenues of life.
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Main Body
Nature-linked Indian living is profusely reflected in usage of animal figures in various avenues of life.
Significance of Tiger:
1Vehicle for divine creatures like God and Godden.
2Symbol of Gods - for Tauri's Hasthankeag is symbolized by Tiger.
3Representation on Harythan seal that acted as marker of identity for Gods.
4Symbol of rightness of political power.
Example: Chola's emblem of Tiger.
5Folk dance - of Kerala and Tamil Nadu recreate tiger hunt scenes.
Significance of Elephant:
1Throne for scale, including guild's coin.
2Symbolized important event - Example: Entering of elephant into Maya's womb → Birth of Goutama.
3Political symbol - Ashoka's inscribed elephant incorporated elephant.
Example: Dhauli's inscriptions including elephant.
4Divinity accorded in Hinduism.
Example: God Ganesh.
5Paintings themes - effecting Nature's connection of tribals and deductive abstraction.
Thus, both symbols continue to effect in diverse ways in Indian life.
— HASSAN KHAN · AIR 95
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Conclusion
Thus, both symbols continue to effect in diverse ways in Indian life.
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Topper
HASSAN KHAN
AIR 952025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with Other Countries
Forms of Government
Indian cultural and mythological traditions
Writing Stats
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