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  • 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 ...
  • Project Orange Elephant: Promoting Sustainable Land use Practices to Alleviate Rural Poverty and Mitigate Human Elephant Conflicts 
    Corea, R.; Fernando, C.; Weerasinghe, C.; Amarajeewa, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Human-elephant conflicts (HEC) is one of the biggest environmental issues in Sri Lanka. HEC causes extensive crop and property damages and deaths of elephants and people. From 2004 – 2014: 2,105 elephants and 691 people ...
  • Promoting Elephant Friendly Tourism in Sri Lanka 
    Dissanayake, D.M.M.I. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the most popular destinations in the world by many travel experts. Despite the many attractions, there is one thing that tourists visiting Sri Lanka never miss – the Elephants, who ...
  • Reflection on Elephant Words in Sanskrit 
    Joshi, P.P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Sanskrit lexicon (Kośas) is a collection of synonymous and polysemous words. The present paper attempts to study the selective elephant words from the Sanskrit lexicons in the light of grammatical derivation. It will ...
  • Relationship between Elephant Figure and Hydrostatic Principle of Eth Pahana in Dedigama 
    Udayakumari, P.A.N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Eth Pahana or Elephant Lamp in Dedigama belongs to the 12th century A.D. Two of these lamps similar in design were found buried in the relic chamber of the Sutighara Cetiya in Dedigama. A figure of an elephant carrying a ...
  • 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 Elephant in Tribal Art and Culture of Central India 
    Kumar, V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Central India consists of plateaus and mountainous belt between Indo-gangtic plain to the north and roughly to the Krishna River to the south. Because of its central location, it is often called the ‘Heart of India’. ...
  • 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 ...
  • Role of Hastyadhyakṣa in Kauṭilya’s Arthaśāstra 
    Hota, K.N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In Kauṭilya’s administration the King was the Head of State and he appointed officials through a stringent procedure of selection, and only the deserving ones were finally selected and appointed by him for different ...
  • 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 ...

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