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Auspicious signs of an Elephant
- Vayukumbham(forehead bump) must be broad and projecting forwards
- Thalakkuni(twin domes on the head) must be big and raised
- A majestic look with a raised head and low back
- The legs must be straight without deformity
- The eyes must be clear with the colour of the honey
- Ears must be large and during fanning produce a loud flapping sound
- The tusks should grow downwards, rise up and then be evenly separated
- The tusk(kombu)should be white, without scraps
- The colour of the tusk is that of butter or sandalwood.
- The trunk(thumbikkai) may trail into the ground even if the elephant's
head is high and it must be fleshy and long
- The temporal region must be swollen and fleshy
- The area where the mahout sits(Irikkasthanam) must be broad and fleshy
- Teeth should be good and strong
- The tail must be long enough to touch the ankle
- The end of the tail must be with ample hair
- Tail should not touch the ground
- The number of nails will be 20 or 18(5x2+4x2). They must be clear
and without cracks
- The colour must be in jet dark or colour of the black teak
- Neck must be short
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