Yes elephants are good luck in the Indian culture if there trunk is up. If the trunk is down it is not good luck. Some Hindus pray to a elephant god and festivals for this god. It is also a tradition for elephants not to be killed and rode at weddings.
In Thailand, Elephants are good luck regardless of trunks being up or down. Its the Elephant itself that is lucky.
Elephant should be facing you for good luck
The Italian culture considers bird poop to be good luck.
There are several reasons that elephants are painted in India. Elephants are a symbol of royalty. When the royals ride elephants, the elephants are often adorned with gold, silver, silks, and paints to match the clothing or party of the royalty. The elephants are a statement of power. Elephants are also painted to help with tourism. They are a major draw in certain areas of India, and many villages depend on the elephants as a source of income. Beautifully painted elephants are often just a happy thing to look at. An elephant covered in painted lotus blossoms and playing tug of war with another elephant will bring in a crowd and cash. Painted elephants are commonly used in celebration. Elephants are sacred in Indian culture. The Hindu god, Ganesh, has the head of an elephant. Painting and decorating the elephant is a sign of respect and care.
In Mexican culture, the animal that is considered good luck is the armadillo. It is believed that an armadillo sighting can bring good fortune and protection. The animal is often seen as a symbol of resilience and adaptability.
In Japanese culture, frogs are seen as symbols of good luck, transformation, and protection. They are believed to bring prosperity and abundance, and are often associated with the the god of wealth and happiness, Ebisu. Additionally, frogs are seen as a sign of fertility and renewal in Japanese folklore.
Elephant should be facing you for good luck
The Italian culture considers bird poop to be good luck.
In Thailand, elephants are good luck regardless of trunks being up or down. It is the elephant itself that is lucky.See related link below..
Buddha is the mother of good luck charm.
Yes
Elephants must face RIGHT. They must also have their trunks curl up for good luck.
Good Luck: YesSome believe that the only way an elephant can mean good luck is if their trunks are facing up. This is not necessarily true, in Thailand it is the Elephant that brings luck regardless of the trunks position.
by sewing them around his waist and hoping he doesnt sit on you...........good luck:)
Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity, is often associated with elephants. In Hindu culture, elephants symbolize wisdom, strength, and good luck, which are qualities that are also associated with wealth and abundance. Many depictions of Lakshmi often include elephants standing on either side of her, symbolizing her connection to these qualities.
No It is a Japanese Culture
They are considered to be good luck.
If you mean something from Polynesian culture, they are sometimes worn as a good luck charm, a pendant around the neck