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

  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Conflict between Man and Elephant-A Case Study (Ulukkulama Village in Anuradhapura) 
    Senarathna, T.M.C.D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The elephant, which is the largest territorial herbivore on the earth, make this island a paradise. The density ratio between man and elephant is 5000:1. The conflict between man and elephant is increasing daily particularly ...
  • Imagery of Elephant Portrayed in Pallava Art 
    Nandagopal, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The stages of human development find the path of refinement through the emancipation of art. Artistic expression endowed through ages from time to time sustains human spirit in all ages; past, present and future. A casual ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Man, Environment and the Elephant: A Case Study of Surguja 
    Xalxo, G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Surguja was one of the main princely states of central India during the British Raj. The state was spread over the vast Chotanagpur plateau region. Its former territories today lie in the present day state of Chhattisgarh. In ...
  • Asian Elephants Anthropomorphised: from Parables to Popular Culture 
    Kumar, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Animals have been anthropomorphised in fables of almost all the cultures of the world since time immemorial. Children often have their first perceptions of the characteristics of animals through these anthropomorphisms - ...
  • The Mahut Songs of Golapara and Role of Hastir Kanya Pratima Pandey Baruah in their Cultural Restoration 
    Parashar, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Goalporiya folk songs, locally known as Goalporiya Loka Geet, are part of a cultural community of Assam (a North Eastern state of the Indian subcontinent). The Rajbangsis have largely been historically dispersed around a ...
  • Elephas maximus in Rock Art of Kerala, India 
    Praveen, C.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    India is famous for its diversity in culture, animals, geography, climate and Kerala is not an exception to this. Each region has separate features in all aspects. Kerala is situated in the Deep South of the Indian peninsular. ...
  • Elephant: As a Royal Mount 
    Shanker, K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants, in Indian culture, especially in Hinduism, are the most widely worshipped. In fact, the Hindu god deity is Lord Ganesha – ‘The Elephant God’. Ganesha, as he is commonly called, is an elephant-headed god who has ...
  • 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 ...
  • Ivory Chair & Candle Stand, display at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata, India 
    Majee, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    At the Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata, India have display one of richest decorative design Ivory chair with this a table. It has historical or social interest. Such as the late eighteen-century ivory chair, given to Warren ...
  • Behavioral Characteristics of Sri Lankan Elephants 
    Katupotha, J.; Sumanarathna, A.R. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Two species of elephants are traditionally recognized, the African elephant (Loxodontaafricana) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). The Asian Elephant (also recognized as the Indian Elephant) is a large land animal ...
  • Ethical Issues Pertaining to Tamed Elephants in Sri Lanka: A Philosophical Study 
    de Zoysa, H.N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The entwined history of humans and elephants is fascinating but often sad. People have used elephants as beasts of burden and war machines, slaughtered them for their ivory, exterminated them as threats to people and ...
  • Identifying the Communication Techniques used by Sri Lankan Elephants and Tuskers in Communication 
    Gamage, D.L. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    According to historical sources it is clear that the elephants and tuskers have been in contiguous relationship with human beings since Pre Cambrian era. Mainly elephants and tuskers can be categorized into two separate ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Effectiveness and the Scientific Background of the Elephant Mantra 
    Mallawaarachchi, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    According to the traditional background of Sri Lanka, there are a lot of folk stories regarding elephants. A thousand years ago and today people use spiritual practices to control elephants. Specially the elephant mantras ...
  • Moral Communications through Proverbs Related to Elephants and Tuskers 
    Liyanage, D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Concerning folklore, there are main characteristics that could be studied in different manners. “Listening Skill” is one of the main characteristics of folklore. Proverbs are able to finely manifest “Man Mind” and “Man ...
  • The Panamure Elephant Kraal: The Last Kraal of Sri Lanka 
    Widyarathne, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Since ancient times, Sri Lankan elephants were famous in foreign countries because of their unique features. Elephants were traded as well as donated for foreign countries for cultural purposes for the last 2000 years. ...

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