Among the many animals, the elephant was one, whose gigantic appearance and mountain-like strength were appreciated by the affluent as well as religious institutions.
The following illustrations depicts the combined symbolism of power and divinity which may have led to extra care being taken towards the decorating of elephants with a variety of ornaments and embellished caparisons. The diverse ways of elephant motifs in textiles shows how elephants were civilized for veneration, regal processions, hunting, elephant fighting (a popular court pastime), warfare, and for utilization by castle custodians, as a mark of power, both political and religious.
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