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  • “Animal Cruelty and the Public Opinion on using Elephants for Perahara”: Special Reference to Mahanuwara Dalada Perahara 
    Herath, O.; Liyanage, D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Acts of violence or neglect perpetrated against animals are viewed as animal cruelty. Animal cruelty laws vary according to the state, and violations may constitute a crime or an offense, depending on the jurisdiction. In ...
  • Asian Elephants in Christianity (India and Abroad) 
    Johns, J. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Asian elephants have contributed to Indian religions in a great way especially with their representations in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain art. The contribution to a foreign religion, Christianity is evident but scarce in ...
  • Association of Elephants with Goddess Lakshmi: Myth, Ritual, and Temples 
    Sankrityayan, N.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Myths encapsulate what societies have envisaged of as sacred, and they articulate the manner in which the sacred is understood in that society. The paper tries to look on those myths associated with the goddess Lakshmi, ...
  • Causes and Directions of Elephant Migration, A Geographical Survey: Yala National Park 
    Isthikar, M.A.M. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Introduction: Sri Lankan elephants (elphahas maximus maximus) more necessity and unrestricted natural corridors to migrate to find its seasonal ecological niche as natural way of life as well as to avoid pressure in their ...
  • A Crisis between Humans and Elephants: A Study of Conflict Resolution Methods taken to Mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict with Special Reference to Gampola Village, Sri Lanka 
    Herath, O. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The human-elephant conflict is a serious problem that Sri Lanka has faced for many years. It has existed since people started invading the habitats of elephants causing them to attack villages and areas where people live. ...
  • The Effectiveness and the Scientific Background of the Elephant Mantra 
    Mallawaarachchi, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    According to the traditional background of Sri Lanka, there are a lot of folk stories regarding elephants. A thousand years ago and today people use spiritual practices to control elephants. Specially the elephant mantras ...
  • The Elephant in Gautam Buddha’s Life, Jatakas and their Depiction in Sculptures and Paintings 
    Mudgal, K.; Joshi, Y. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    There were two major events in Gautam Buddha’s life in which the elephant had a prominent role. The first event was related to Gautam Buddha’s birth and the second one was his miracle at Rajgriha. Jatakas are the stories ...
  • Elephants and Gods: A Sacred Alliance 
    Palande-Datar, S.K.; Khare, A.V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Stories of elephant in life and legends have captured the imagination for the countless generations of Indian subcontinent. The very form of the elephant triggers awe, delight and extraordinary grandeur, in one’s mind. ...
  • Elephants their Habitats: Uses and Maintenance in Medieval India 
    Khan, E. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The growth of objective pictures of birds and animals, plants and flowers, etc., during the sixteenth-seventeenth century reflects the passion of the Mughal emperors for nature and wild life. Akbar had as many as 101 ...
  • ‘Elephant’ in Pali Literature 
    Mutsuddy, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The ‘elephant’ symbol is used to portray the conception of the Bodhisatta and His renunciation in Pali literature. The metaphors like `elephant look' in the scriptures are compared with the Buddha's qualities. This directly ...
  • GAJA as Depicted in Indian Arts and Crafts 
    Verman, S.R. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Gaja or elephant has been an integral part of Indian Arts, crafts, culture and heritage since time immemorial. Elephants have been presented repeatedly in Indian Art and sculpture. Sculptures in India are lavishly ornamented. ...
  • Gaja-Sthāpatya: Elephant in Ancient and Mediaeval Architecture 
    Palande-Datar, S.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephant is ubiquitous amongst all the indigenous Indian animals, thus representing and symbolising Indian subcontinent in many ways. From its name, associations and characteristics, the elephant has entered into oral and ...
  • Prevalence and Patterns of Complex PTSD in Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) 
    Rizzolo, J.B.; Bradshaw, G.A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Prior scientific analysis has demonstrated the presence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in African elephants (Loxodonta africana) due to human activities (Bradshaw et al., 2005). However, only limited attention ...
  • Representation of Elephant in Hoysala Temples: with Reference to Hoysaleshwara Temple of Halebidu 
    Chavan, S.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The temples built between 11th and 14th centuries by the Hoysala rulers exhibit intricate sculptures and freezes in stone as a part of its architecture. Being extremely stylistic, they belong to Karnataka a state in the ...
  • Representation of the Elephant in Bengal Arts and Crafts 
    Ray, D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Living in harmony with nature is an integral part of Indian culture, which has been reflected abundantly in the arts and crafts of every Indian province. Representation of animals in arts and crafts reflects its association ...
  • Sustainable Elephant Safaris in Sigirya 
    Sanatanie, K.A.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The elephant safari is part of nature tourism and is mainly established in attractive places. We can recognize Sigiriya as an attraction for cultural tourism. So with that cultural background we can promote elephant back ...
  • Symbolical Significance of the Elephant in Post Independent Political Context of Sri Lanka 
    Gunarathna, N.U. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In the post independent Sri Lanka, the symbol of the 'elephant' more accurately the 'Tusker', has been directly associated with Sri Lankan political party system. Scientifically known as Elephas maximus maximus, Sri Lankan ...
  • Symbolism of Elephants in Buddhist Art and Religion 
    Kejriwal, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    “It is better to live alone, there is no companionship with a fool; let a man walk alone, let him commit no sin (let him do) with few wishes, like an elephant in the forest.” - Buddha 330, Dhammapada Through theorising ...
  • Traditional Ivory Crafts and Technology in Sri Lanka: A Historical and Technological Perspective 
    Rambukwella, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Firm evidence of ivory crafts and technology in Sri Lanka goes back to the pre-Christian era. Early Brahmi inscriptions and archaeological data provide information of ivory objects, craftsmen and craftsmanship in the ...

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