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India, Rajasthan, Amber. Title Indra and Sachi Riding the Divine Elephant Airavata, Folio from a Panchakalyanaka (Five Auspicious Events in the Life of Jina Rishabhanatha). Date circa 1670-1680


AIRAVATA.


'A fine elephant'

An elephant produced at the churning of the ocean, and appropriated by the god Indra.

The derivation of this name is referred to the word lravat, signifying, produced from water.'

He is guardian of one of the points of the compass
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