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  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Elephant Myths and Domestication of Elephants 
    Pradhan, S.; Sumant, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This paper aims to trace and interpret certain stories about elephants in ancient Sanskrit literature that show the process of domestication of elephants. There are some stories highlighting the aspects of celestial origin ...
  • Elephants in Society: Relevance of Ganeshostav (Annual 11 day Cultural Festival dedicated to Elephant-headed God – Lord Ganesha) in the 21st Century 
    Kamble, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Celebrations begin to honour the elephant-headed god on the fourth day of the first fortnight of the Bhadrapad month in the Hindu calendar usually comes in August or September. Even though the 11 day festival is celebrated ...
  • Elephants: The Elephantine Affair in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand 
    Chauhan, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The relationship between the man and animal has existed since human emergence. This peculiar bond is reflected in his lifestyle and culture. Human beings tamed animals, hunted them used them for recreation and transport ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Chained and Unchanged Elephants 
    de Zoysa, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The elephant is seen in some mid 18th to 20th century murals as the chief protagonist in Jātakas or as a mode of transport in processions. The caparisoning an elephant usually demonstrates that he is domesticated. The ...
  • The Mythic Origin of Elephants 
    Sathe, J.D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Under veterinary science we have the treatises viz. Hastyāyurveda and Mātaṅgalīlā which deal with the science of elephants. Hastyāyurveda of Pālakāpya, as its name implies is the Āyurveda or medical theory and treatment ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • An Exploration of the Motherland of Asian Elephants with Special Reference to Historical Records from 5th Century BC to 15th Century AD 
    Bogahawatta, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants, in the Sri Lankan society, are treated with a certain degree of respect and devotion. With the introduction of Buddhism to the country in the 3rd Century BC, elephants gained a prominent place in the Sri Lankan ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Level of Knowledge of the Human-Elephant Conflict among Farmers of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India 
    Senthilkumar, K.; Mathialagan, P.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; Manoharan, N.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    India’s immense natural beauty lies in its rich and diverse wildlife fauna. India holds 24 per cent of forest covers out of its total land area. Tamil Nadu ranks 13th in terms of recorded forest area of India. A survey was ...

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