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  • 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 ...
  • Terra Cotta Elephant Figures used in Sri Lanka for Rituals and Beliefs 
    Nishanthi, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The motive in humans to employ various creations for his needs run through the inception of the human civilization. Such creations have been used for day to day chores as well in various rituals, rites and sacraments. There ...
  • The Terracotta Hoards as Remnants of Rituals Practiced at Elephant Kraals in Sri Lanka 
    Manatunga, Anura (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The terracotta hoards found in Sri Lanka have been vividly interpreted. The close relationship of these hoards with elephants has been pointed out by the present writer in series of research presentations based on his ...
  • Tradition of Domesticating Elephants and its Inherent Association with the Folklore of Assamese Society 
    Goswami, G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants, one of the biggest animals to have walked on the planet, have always been part and parcel of human evolution. They are one of the most respected animals for different reasons for diverse communities. Right from ...
  • 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 ...
  • Traditional Treatment for Diseases of Captive Elephants in Sri Lanka 
    Karunarathna, A.; Jayasinhe, S.; Tissera, M.H.A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    It is believed that Sri Lanka had knowledge in traditional treatment techniques for ailments of diverse species including mankind, from the period of King Rawana. With the introduction of the Ayurvedic system of medicine ...
  • Understanding Sculptures of Ganapati, the Elephant headed God of the Hoysala Period: A Multi-Dimensional Approach 
    Eswer, R.; Rao, R.; Mahesh, V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    A systematic approach to a subject like dance in sculptures or geometry involved in sculptures of Ganapati requires a study of its principles and practice at an empirical level through the application of analytical techniques ...
  • Unusual Forms of Ganesha the Elephant Headed God in India 
    Rane-Kothare, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The iconography of Ganesa the Elephant headed God has developed in different parts of India over a period of time. Especially in western and southern part of India we have a rich imagery of Ganesha. The Hindu, Jain and ...
  • The Use of Elephants for Logistics in India 
    Deshmukh, S.B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants played an essential and important role in ancient history for various purposes in wars, logistics, moving heavy loads and also worshipping, spirituals, entertainment, ivory, animal hunting. This article is ...
  • Using the Sculpture and Engravings of Asian Elephants as Souvenirs in Modern Tourism Industry 
    Premarathna, U.A.D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    From the past the Asian elephant has taken an honorable place in Sri Lankan traditional sculpture and engraving arts among other animals as a result of their high imperial body type and intelligence. The cultural tourism ...
  • Vaprakrīḍā: A Playful Butting of Elephants 
    Prabhudesai, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    ‘Vaprakrīḍā’ is the word used in ancient Sanskrit literature for the playful butting of elephants against mounds. ‘Vaprakriyā’ or ‘Utkhātakeli’ are the other words used for the same act. Kalidāsa’s Raghuvaṁśam and Meghadūtam ...
  • The Way the Elephant's Image is used in Local and Foreign Cinema (Based on Somarathna Disanayaka's Film "Bindu" and M.A Thirumugam's Film "Hathi Mere Sathi") 
    Madusanka, N.M.A.N.; Wijayasinghe, U.L.D.A.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Cinema can be considered as a medium of re-creation of motion. Not only the art but also the industry have inculcated in this medium of cinema. The film illuminates a certain kind of culture and it questions that culture ...

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