Symposia & Conferences: Recent submissions

  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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