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  • Saathmari (साठमारी): A Unique Game of Elephant fighting 
    Joshi, Y.; Mudgal, K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Saathmari was a game of elephant fighting and was played during early 20th Century only in 2 princely states of India. These states were Baroda (Gujarat) and Kolhapur (Maharashtra). Origin of this game is obscure. As per ...
  • A Short Study on the Occurrence and Usage of the Word ‘Elephant’ in the Buddhist Canon 
    Wijayawimala Thero, Suriyawewa (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The word elephant implies that it is the biggest animal in the forest. Among the many aspects of the elephant its brain is considered one of the most significant. This research is not going to elucidate on the significant ...
  • Significance, Symbolism and Representation of Elephants in Gandhara Buddhist Art 
    Anwar, N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephant being the symbol of stature, prosperity, wisdom and dominance is the most represented animal in the antiquity of South Asia. Since the dawn of Bronze Age, the depictions of elephants remained the choice of artists ...
  • Social Behaviour of Marshy Elephants in Wasgamuwa National Park 
    Attanayake, A.B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This paper will present identifiable behaviour patterns of marshy Elephants (elephas maximus maximus vil- aliya) which are a subspecies of Sri Lankan (elephas maximus maximus) Indian (Indicus) and Sumatra elephants. As ...
  • Socio-Cultural Representations of Kin Relationships: Elephant Love, Bonds and Beyond 
    Bulankulame, I. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    My grandfather Mr. H.B. Udurawana had a great love for elephants and was the proud owner of the largest elephant in captivity. Throughout history it is evident that elephants were domesticated as pets, used by kings, ...
  • Some Icons of the Elephant God-Ganesa in Ancient Vidarbha 
    Gupta, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Vidarbha comprising eleven districts is situated in the north-eastern part of the present Maharashtra State is an ancient janpada. It has a hoary past as proved through ancient literature and archaeological evidence. Its ...
  • Some Observations of Elephants in Kathāsaritsāgara 
    Valhe, V.P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Kathāsaritsāgara is one of the earliest collections of stories in the extant world. The main story of this work is king Naravahandutta. Various interrelated stories come in a flow, such as Gandharvas, Merchants stories, ...
  • Spatio-Temporal Pattern, Displacement Reasons, and Outcome of Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) Emergencies Attended in Assam, India 
    Choudhary, B.; Talukdar, A.; Barman, R.; Bhawal, A.; Boro, P.K.; Basumatary, P.; Ashraf, N.V.K.; Narayanan, A.; Menon, V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Only limited information is available on the factors associated with the displacement and outcome of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) emergencies attended in India. This study aims to enumerate the reasons for intervention, ...
  • Sri Lankan Elephant in 17th Century Historical Record of Robert Knox: A Review 
    Kakulandala, K.; Bogahawatta, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Robert Knox was a British sailor who was held captive in Ceylon for nineteen and a half years. After escaping from captivity, he wrote the manuscript, 'An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon' and later published it ...
  • The Study of the ‘Elephant’ from Satavahana Coins 
    Bhagat, Y.; Ramteke, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Satavahana dynasty became prominent in 3rd B.C.E after the fall of the Mauryan Empire and occupied vast territories in Western India and Deccan. Their rule lasted for more than 400 years and they issued a large number ...
  • A Study on the Relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal: In Art Historical Aspect 
    Embuldeniya, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The main objective of this research paper is to explicate the relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal in art historical aspect, with special reference to mosaics and stone carvings. The methodology used ...
  • The Subspecies of Asian Elephants 
    Sumangala Thero, Pahiyangala (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The subspecies of Asian elephants can be classified under three main categories. Thereby the endemic species to Sri Lanka is named as Elephant maximus maxim. Also the subspecies of elephants that spread in the Indian ...
  • Success of Rehabilitation of Orphaned Elephant (Elephas maximus) Calves in Sri Lanka 
    Perera, B.V.; Jayawardena, K.N.; Prasad, T. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    At present, the natural range of the Asian elephant is confined to 13 countries in Asia. Compared with these countries Sri Lanka harbours more than 6000 elephants who represent approximately 10% of the global Asian elephant ...
  • 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 ...
  • Symbolic Elephant Motif in Traditional Indian Textiles and Embroideries 
    Kumar, V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is the only living species of the genus Elephas and distributed in Southeast Asia from India in the west to Borneo in the east. India had always been known as the land that portrayed ...
  • The Symbolic Meaning of the Elephant in Korean Culture 
    Hee, L.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants have been the subject of various cultural depictions in popular culture, mythology and symbolism. Ever since the stone-age, they have been depicted in the arts in various forms, including pictures, sculptures, ...
  • 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 Buddhism and Hinduism 
    Aslam, N.; Bukhari, M.F. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants have been utilized in different cultural and religious depictions since the Stone Age. They are depicted on petroglyphs and inside caves and also represented through different methods of art and craft as well as ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Symbolism of the ‘Elephant’ in Asokan Art 
    Pol, N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    A symbol is an artistic device or a sign used to a convey information visually, through forms and shapes, thus eliminating the barriers of language. Symbolism is also a device or a language used to convey information ...

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