Eight pairs of Elephants

Eight pairs of Elephants

According to Hindu mythology, the world is supported on eight pairs of elephants, called lokpalas. These ‘lokpalas’ are said to have been created by the Hindu god, Brahma, out of the cosmic egg at the beginning of creation. Guarding and holding up the Earth, elephants are now believed to be guardians. A visual expression of this is seen in Hindu temples, which always have elephant motifs at the entry.