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Gajendra began as an ordinary stone carving until a young sculptor's tears, shed while working during his daughter's illness, infused the statue with life. Now he wakes for one hour each night, leaving small sweets for children and solutions to seemingly impossible problems written on leaves for troubled adults. His particular gift is untangling confusion - villagers who leave knotted threads at his feet find them untangled by morning, their personal dilemmas similarly resolved. Market vendors claim he secretly balances their accounts when bookkeeping errors occur, while children insist he visits their dreams to transform nightmares into adventures. The red trim on his garments is said to glow faintly during droughts, guiding farmers to overlooked water sources. Those who witness him moving always report the same curious detail - despite his substantial form, he leaves behind only tiny footprints filled with marigold seeds.
A dignified anthropomorphic elephant figure wearing traditional Indian-inspired white garments with red and gold trim. His thoughtful pose, with one hand raised to his trunk in contemplation, conveys wisdom and gentle authority. The detailed dhoti and decorative waistband show careful craftsmanship, while his round belly and serene expression suggest prosperity and benevolence. The statue's pale stone-like finish gives it the appearance of an ancient sacred artifact.