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  • From Lament to Drama- Analysis of “The Laments on Ariyathi Wife of Vellappanikan” 
    Karunaharan, N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    It is believed that ‘The lament on Ariyaathai wife of Vellppnikan’ was composed during the Dutch period in the Vanni region. There is evidence to prove this. This story is based on the sufferings faced by the inhabitants ...
  • 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 ...
  • Gajalakshmi: The Evolution and Development 
    Jambhulkar, S.; Bhagat, Y. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The word ‘Gajalakshmi’ is made up of two words gaja plus lakshmi. It is the name given to the sculpture in relief or to the motif of two water sprinkling elephants flanking a female either seated or standing on the blossomed ...
  • Gajendra Moksha: A New Perspective 
    Kulkarni, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The story of Gajendramoksha is narrated in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa for the very first time. In this episode, Viṣhṇu came down to earth to protect Gajendra, the elephant, from the clutches of Makara, the Crocodile and with ...
  • Ganapati Cult and Iconography of God Ganesha and other Elephant Forms 
    Parashar, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The inner vitality of Indian culture has resulted in the intimate connection between nature and human inspirations. That is why, Indian religion, art and literature are rooted in the natural environment. Ganesha the elephant ...
  • Ganesha- Mythologies and Reflections of the Elephant-headed God in Modern Popular Culture in India 
    Bajpai, L.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Ganesha or, as is popularly referred- Ganapati is widely revered across India as well as several other countries of South-east Asia traditionally. Generally associated with Hinduism, the devotion towards Ganesha is broadly ...
  • Ganjifa Art: Aesthetic Representation of Elephant in the Playing Cards of Mysore and Moghul Ganjifa 
    Gowda, G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants play a large role in other aspects of Indian life beyond religion. Author Heinrich Zimmer says of elephants in India, "In Hindu miniatures and present-day popular drawings [elephants are] a constantly recurring ...
  • Hatthi Vijja: The Knowledge Pertaining to Elephants as Seen in Pali Literature 
    Bansod, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Information regarding elephants is scattered throughout Pali literature. It comes in the sutta-s, in the Vinaya-s of the Tipitaka-s and comes very often in the atthakatha-s, especially in the Jataka atthakathas. The Vamsa ...
  • How does the Tourism Industry of Sri Lanka Encourage the Elephant Commercialization? 
    Gunasekara, I. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Tourism is an industry where everything could be converted into a profit. There are numerous concepts and attractions which introduced ultimately, to meet various types of travel expectations. People travel for many ...
  • Human – Elephant Conflict and Conservation of Elephants in Sri Lanka 
    Perera, K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Human – elephant conflict has become a burning question and therefore, it is important to open the public eye to conservation of elephants in Sri Lanka. Most of the human – elephant conflict has occurred due to the fact ...
  • Identification of the Characteristics of Elephant through Synonyms in the Sanskrit Language 
    Pemananda Thero, Mawatagama (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Giving a name for an animate or inanimate object or for a place or an action on the basis of observing its characteristics is one of the traditional methods applied specifically in historical oriental languages such as ...
  • Identifying the Communication Techniques used by Sri Lankan Elephants and Tuskers in Communication 
    Gamage, D.L. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    According to historical sources it is clear that the elephants and tuskers have been in contiguous relationship with human beings since Pre Cambrian era. Mainly elephants and tuskers can be categorized into two separate ...
  • Imagery of Elephant Portrayed in Pallava Art 
    Nandagopal, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The stages of human development find the path of refinement through the emancipation of art. Artistic expression endowed through ages from time to time sustains human spirit in all ages; past, present and future. A casual ...
  • Imperialism and the Elephant in Burma: An Analytical Perception of George Orwell's ‘Shooting the Elephant’ 
    Dasture, P.; Aniruddha, J.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Burma had been under British occupation through 1824 to 1948, the British rule brought social, economic, cultural and administrative changes; during which it was also administered as a province of India. Moulmein, the ...
  • Indian Elephants in Entertainment 
    Chakrabarti, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Man used elephants in various ways. We find elephants in mythology, symbolism, religion, and popular culture. Moreover, they are used in popular entertainment in modern times; elephants have a major role in entertainment ...
  • The Indian War Elephant: Fascinating Tales from its Historical Past 
    Dasture, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    One of the most interesting and unusual uses of animals in history was the engagement of war elephants. Working with animals on the battlefield had both advantages and disadvantages and this was particularly true of the ...
  • Information Availability and Evaluation of Websites Related to Asian Elephants in Sri Lanka 
    de Silva, A.P.U. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Sri Lanka is a very small country in the Asian region. However, Sri Lanka is popular for elephants among the world. In the Sri Lankan context, Sri Lankan people have a longstanding relationship as well as a deep connection ...
  • Issues in Conservation of Ivory Objects: with Reference to Environmental Conditions of South Asia 
    Bansal, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Ivories are important links between Asian Tradition and Medieval Art. Ivory carvings played were important in Non European civilization, especially, in China, Japan & India as indigenous art forms. Ivories are hygroscopic ...
  • Ivory Chair & Candle Stand, display at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata, India 
    Majee, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    At the Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata, India have display one of richest decorative design Ivory chair with this a table. It has historical or social interest. Such as the late eighteen-century ivory chair, given to Warren ...

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