International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture & Nature: Recent submissions

  • Behavioral Psychology of Elephants as Studied through the Pali Jataka Atthakatha 
    Shiktode, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Pali Jataka Atthakathas as told by the Buddha is a rich source of moral stories of past births. The Bodhisatta is seen fulfilling his paramitas before attaining Buddhahood. It also provides a great source to understand ...
  • 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 ...
  • Mangala Hatthi: The Auspicious Elephant as Seen in Pali Literature 
    Bhujangrao, M.N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    These are the characteristics of Mangala hatthi- the auspicious elephant, which differentiate them from the ordinary elephants. Characteristics of Ordinary Elephants: Generally they are black in colour, well developed to ...
  • Attributes of Elephants as Seen in Jātaka Aṭṭhakathā 
    Tayade, M.B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    ‘Elephant’ in pāli as hatthi, nāga is known for its attributes. It is said that elephants have many additional attributes we humans lack; incredible long range infrasound, communicating in voices we never hear, such ...
  • Ayurveda and Elephant: A Study of the Elephant from Medical Sciences 
    Kolarkar, R. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The elephant plays a significant role in the life of human beings. Its enormity, strength and body with its tusks and even its bones are used by humans for various purposes. It is used in battles and wars for its size and ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Elephant Sculptures in the Buddhist Rock-Cut Architecture of Maharashtra 
    Bhagat, Y. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    There are around 1200 Buddhist rock-cut architectural sculptures in India and of them 1000 are in Maharashtra. They date from 3rd BCE to 12th CE thus depicting in rock 1500 years of cultural, political, religious, social ...
  • 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 ...
  • Elephant: A Sacred and Colorful Element in the Classical Kandyan Dance in Sri Lanka 
    Jinadasa, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The elephant has been so well narrated in the Pali and Sanskrit classical literature, that even in Sinhala classical literature (Amawathura and Saddharmalankaraya) the elephant has been elegantly described in poetry. This ...
  • 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 ...
  • Body Condition Assessment Method for Neonatal and Juvenile Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) 2016 
    Simpson, C.I. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Body Condition Assessment Method for Neonatal and Juvenile Asian Elephants (BCANJE 2015) presented here uses visual assessment to assign numerical scores to six different regions of the body, which, when totaled provide ...
  • Evolution of Elephant Clothes and use of Decorations in Kandy Perahara Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Sri Dhalada Maligawa Pageant 
    Ranasinghe, N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Perahera tradition is one of the cultural identities of the Sri Lankan community. The Kandy Esala Maha Perahara is a main perahara ceremony which is conducted annually by the Sri Dhalada Maligawa. The Kandy perahara ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Elephants in Brahmi Inscriptions and Mahavamsa 
    Gunawardana, N.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    It is undoubtedly accepted that the elephant is an animal that has economic, historic and religious value. The elephant played a significant role in Buddhist tradition. The dream of queen Mahamāya, the story of Nālagiri ...
  • 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 ...
  • Diversity of Elephants: with Reference to Pali Literature 
    Kumara, V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Pali literature uses multiple terms for elephants such as gaja-nāga-hatthi-kuñjara-mātaṅga-ibha. Nevertheless, the aforesaid terms have varied meanings in different contexts. The most famous term in Pali literature was ...

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