There is an age-old belief in India, that it is auspicious to keep an elephant figurine in the house with a raised trunk. Now mind you in the state of Kerala in southern India where many of the elephants are found, you will find many households having images of straight trunk elephants. So, the significance of this belief (or myth) seems to be limited to certain parts of India. Though the auspiciousness of a raised trunk elephant figurine is generally accepted in many parts of the India and even around the world.
This could be because a raised elephant trunk is considered as welcoming and showering with blessings as seen in images of Hindu God & Goddesses (particularly Goddess Laxmi). So, a straight trunk would not indicate those blessings and aplomb. In addition, elephants are supposed to signify Lord Ganesh and because of this, keeping a figurine of elephant in the house is considered most helpful and auspicious.
Also, an elephant’s trunk is considered to be a subtle indication of kundalini awareness and in this case a raised trunk would indicate a raised kundalini (where a person is receiving the blessings from such an awareness) as against of a straight trunk which would indicate a person not aware of their energy purpose in life and thus living in misery and sorrow.
Either ways, having a small figurine of these beautiful, gentle and yet elegant animals will surely add much good energy to our home decor.
This could be because a raised elephant trunk is considered as welcoming and showering with blessings as seen in images of Hindu God & Goddesses (particularly Goddess Laxmi). So, a straight trunk would not indicate those blessings and aplomb. In addition, elephants are supposed to signify Lord Ganesh and because of this, keeping a figurine of elephant in the house is considered most helpful and auspicious.
Also, an elephant’s trunk is considered to be a subtle indication of kundalini awareness and in this case a raised trunk would indicate a raised kundalini (where a person is receiving the blessings from such an awareness) as against of a straight trunk which would indicate a person not aware of their energy purpose in life and thus living in misery and sorrow.
Either ways, having a small figurine of these beautiful, gentle and yet elegant animals will surely add much good energy to our home decor.
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