Elephants symbolize royalty according to the traditions of Rajasthan. The Elephant is also believed to be associated with Buddha and Jainism. In fact, the elephant itself has a historical significance in Indian traditions. According to Indian Mythology, devas (gods) and the asuras (demons) stirred the ocean, in the hopes that they would become eternal. Suddenly, nine jewels also known as the “navratnas” surfaced from the ocean. Of the nine jewels that reappeared, one of them was an elephant. Since then, the elephant has been regarded as a sacred and precious animal.The Maharajas (Kings) of Jaipur treated elephants as their royal transport to travel from one region to another. After winning any war, the kings of Jaipur used to travel the city in Honor on the back of elephant and every citizen of the city used to celebrate the victorious day of the king.
Jaipur elephant Festival is one such example that demonstrates love, respect and dedication of localize towards their state and honoured art and culture of Rajasthan.