Browsing Symposia & Conferences by Author "Mudgal, K."

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Archeo-philately: New Dimensions in Heritage Studies

Dasture, P.; Vartak, A.; Mudgal, K.; Xalxo, G.; Bhatt, E. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Although it is known as the ‘King of Hobbies’; philately is not merely stamp collection but a serious study of stamps, covers, cancellations & postal stationery. A small piece of paper has the ability to reveal in depth ...
The Elephant in Gautam Buddha’s Life, Jatakas and their Depiction in Sculptures and Paintings

Mudgal, K.; Joshi, Y. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

There were two major events in Gautam Buddha’s life in which the elephant had a prominent role. The first event was related to Gautam Buddha’s birth and the second one was his miracle at Rajgriha. Jatakas are the stories ...
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 ...

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