Elephants with trunks down bring infant luck to those who are wishing for babies in their live. Buddha’s mother dreamt about a white elephant and got pregnant after that. Therefore, the elephant is a lucky omen in Buddhism. Elephant also take away troubles and is a protective symbol, especially with trunks up. Elephant is a sacred animal in Thailand and India, and is used to represent loyalty, wisdom, longevity and elegance. They are symbols of good luck and excellent fortune. Deities and kings are often depicted riding on elephants in India and Thailand.
In Buddhism, Buddha is said to have been a white elephant reincarnated as a human.
