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Titled as Airavata, the film was reported to have been lavishly invested by the producer and added that the shooting would not take place in Mysore as is the usual case with Darshan's films. However, the film's proceedings went on a very slow pace owing to the busy schedules of director Arjun, and actor Darshan.
Detail of the Phra Prang, the central tower of the Wat Arun ("Temple of Dawn") in Bangkok, Thailand, showing Indra on his three-headed elephant Erawan (Airavata). The appearance or birth of Airavata varies according to different Hindu texts.
- Creation of Airavata and Symbolism
- A Different Creation Story of Airavata
- The Children of Airavata Used to Have Wings
- Elephants as Symbols of Kingly Power
When Garuda, the Fair Feathered One (suparņa), the golden-winged sun-bird, came into existence at the beginning of time, the elephants also were born. The moment the celestial bird broke from its egg, Brahmā, the demiurge-creator, took the two half egg shells in his hands and sang over them seven holy melodies (säman). Through the virtue of these i...
Another and totally different account of the origin of Airavata and his consort, Abhramū, appears in the celebrated myth of the Churníng of the Milky Ocean. After the gods and titans had labored at their task for a thousand years, a curious assortment of personifications and symbols began to arise out of the milk of the universe. Among the earlier ...
In the wonderful age of the mythological beginnings, the off-spring of the original eight elephants had wings. Like clouds, they freely roamed about the sky. But a group of them lost the wings through arrogance, and the majestic race, ever since, has been forced to remain on the ground.
As Airavata belongs to Indra, so elephants belong to kings. In stately processions they are the king’s symbolical mount; in warfare they are the watchtower and citadel from which he controls the strategy of battle. But their most important function is to attract their celestial relatives, the clouds, the heavenly elephants. Hence Hindu kings keep e...
Oct 14, 2023 · Sabu Dastagir on Airavata in ‘The Elephant Boy’ film. Another elephant, Rajendra, had a cinematic presence alongside the legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar in the movie ‘Gandhada Gudi’ apart from successfully carrying the Golden Howdah in the procession.
Airavata, the white elephant and the king-god of elephants is the mount of Indra. According to legend, Airavata emerged from the waters during the process of Samudramanthan, the churning of the ocean of milk.
Oct 8, 2019 · In the early days, elephants like Jayamarthanda, Airavata and Biligiriranga carried the Howdah for some years. Another popular elephant Drona, was accidentally electrocuted when he pulled down a...
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Airavata Elephant Story explores the mythology, symbolism, and cultural significance of the majestic Airavata elephant in Hinduism. From its origin as the celestial mount of Indra, the king of gods, to its portrayal in ancient texts and scriptures, Airavata holds a prominent place in Hindu art, rituals, and festivals.
