According to Aryan legends, the god Erawan is huge, white and hs 33 heads. In terms of artistic expression, Erawan idols are usually three-headed because of their proportional harmony. The main duty of Erawan the elephant god is to serve as Indra's mount in his travels to different locations in the heavens and on earth, where he observes the varying fortunes for mankind. Erawan is, in particular, associated with the east and the sun's care for that part of the world. Erawan also serves as Indra's war elephant in his battles with the demons.