LAVANSHI 9" MEENAKARI Metal Elephant Decorative Showpiece - 22 cm (Aluminium)

These statues, are handmade with marble, the hand painting on statue is called meenakari, An elephant is an auspicious symbol all around the world, the elephant is considered a sacred animal. It is regarded as the most wondrous creature ever created and is greatly admired. According to Buddhist beliefs, elephants are celestial animals and one of the sacred treasures of Buddha. Throughout time, these regal animals have come to symbolize many things including, Dignity, Fidelity, Good fortune, Good luck, Intelligence, Longevity, Power, Strength, Success, Virility & Wisdom. In the application of feng shui, the elephant is considered a sacred symbol. It can act as the grantor of wishes and as the protector of the household. Ways to Use Elephants for Good Luck! 1. Bringing good luck into the home - Place a statue of an elephant, or a pair of elephants, at the front door facing inward to signal good luck and blessings entering the home. 2. Protection- Place an elephant or pair of elephants facing outward to protect the home and to prevent the loss of chi from the home. 3. Promote love and fidelity - Display an elephant or a pair of elephants in the bedroom to promote love and faithfulness between a couple. 5. Fertility - Place an elephant statue beside the bed or place a pair, one on either side of the bedroom door, to welcome in "infant" energy. 6. Knowledge and academic success - Place a statue in your child's bedroom, on his or her desk, or wherever s/he does homework. The elephant is a symbol of knowledge and academic success. 7. Energize the Career area - Place an elephant near the door or the Career area to symbolize wisdom and power. 8. Work success - Place an elephant near the front door or the door of the office to attract power and to protect the person from bad energy in the office. 9. Good management - Place an elephant on your work desk facing out to symbolize intelligent leadership, poise under pressure, and cautiousness.