Name Details
Name Meaning
Cloud, Rain, White Elephant
Name Significance
In Hindu mythology, Airavata is the king of all elephants and the mount of the god Indra. He is often depicted as a celestial white elephant with seven trunks and four tusks. The name symbolizes strength, purity, and the power of nature, particularly the life-giving force of rain.
History References
Airavata is prominently featured in Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. He is also mentioned in the Puranas, ancient Indian scriptures. The deity Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to him.