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  Erawan

 

Stone carving of the three headed elephant Erawan, symbol of ancient Siam and mount of the god Indra. Erawan is often depicted in mural paintings and as a gilded relief on temple gates (fig.). He is sometimes represented with Ganesha on his back (fig.). See also Airavata.

 

 

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