Symbolism and significance of Lion have adorned human culture since time immemorial. From Asia to Africa to Europe – all kinds of representations of this ferocious cat have been a staple across civilizations.
In ancient India, the king's throne was known as the Simhasan (The Lion Throne). In Indian yoga, a practice as old as civilization, Simhagarjanasana represents the Roaring Lion Pose. Images of lions have adorned the gates of royal palaces across the world and can be seen atop pillars, etched on swords, and carved on stones. They have served as emblems, been associated with Gods, inscribed in heraldry, penned in literature and greatest poems, and stroked in most beautiful pieces of anc...