Symposia & Conferences: Recent submissions

  • 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 ...
  • A Study on the Relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal: In Art Historical Aspect 
    Embuldeniya, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The main objective of this research paper is to explicate the relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal in art historical aspect, with special reference to mosaics and stone carvings. The methodology used ...
  • Gaja-Sthāpatya: Elephant in Ancient and Mediaeval Architecture 
    Palande-Datar, S.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephant is ubiquitous amongst all the indigenous Indian animals, thus representing and symbolising Indian subcontinent in many ways. From its name, associations and characteristics, the elephant has entered into oral and ...
  • 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. ...
  • Elephants in Literature and Folklore 
    Widyarathne, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Folk songs have some unique features of expressing emotional feelings which couldn’t be told in words. These unique songs played an important role in the cultural development of the society and were called “Jana Kavi” which ...
  • 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 ...
  • Attendance, Composition and Health Status of Captive Elephants (Elephas maximus) at the Annual Sonpur Livestock Fair, Bihar, India 
    Ashraf, N.V.K.; Anavangote, A.R.; Talukdar, A; Choudhury, B.; Menon, V.; Maheshwary, R.; Narayanan, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Attendance, husbandry practices and demographics of elephants attending Sonpur Mela, the largest livestock fair in Asia, is compiled and compared based on the 15 years of data collected from 2001-15. At each health camp ...
  • Spatio-Temporal Pattern, Displacement Reasons, and Outcome of Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) Emergencies Attended in Assam, India 
    Choudhary, B.; Talukdar, A.; Barman, R.; Bhawal, A.; Boro, P.K.; Basumatary, P.; Ashraf, N.V.K.; Narayanan, A.; Menon, V. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Only limited information is available on the factors associated with the displacement and outcome of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) emergencies attended in India. This study aims to enumerate the reasons for intervention, ...
  • Depiction of Elephants in Temples in Vidarbha Region 
    Deshmukh, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Vidarbha is one of the oldest parts of India. There are many references about this region in literatures like Veda, Upanishad, Purana’s etc. In ancient period this region was famous as “Dandakaranya”. It has a dense forest ...
  • The Plight of Asian Elephants between the Gods and Humans 
    Srivastava, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Wherever elephants and people coexist, various interactions are inevitable. In Asia, elephants and humans have been in intensive contact for thousands of years so the significance of elephants to people has become more ...
  • A Case of Anthrax in Wild Elephant from Western Ghats Region of Tamil Nadu, India 
    Manoharan, N.S.; Senthilkumar, K.; Jayathangaraj, M.G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    All mammalian species including human being is virtually affected by highly contagious zoonotic disease called Anthrax. Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis, a Gram-positive, non-motile sporulating rod bacterium. Although ...
  • Imperialism and the Elephant in Burma: An Analytical Perception of George Orwell's ‘Shooting the Elephant’ 
    Dasture, P.; Aniruddha, J.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Burma had been under British occupation through 1824 to 1948, the British rule brought social, economic, cultural and administrative changes; during which it was also administered as a province of India. Moulmein, the ...
  • 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 ...
  • Some Icons of the Elephant God-Ganesa in Ancient Vidarbha 
    Gupta, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Vidarbha comprising eleven districts is situated in the north-eastern part of the present Maharashtra State is an ancient janpada. It has a hoary past as proved through ancient literature and archaeological evidence. Its ...
  • The Content and Contextual Study of Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta and its Relevance in the Modern World 
    Kirtiraj, D.C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    It is said that during the period of 307 BC and 267 BC, Sri Lanka was ruled by King Tissa, who later became popular as King Devanampiya Tissa. Arahant Mahinda Thera, the son of King Ashoka and his companions- four Bhikkus, ...
  • GAJA as Depicted in Indian Arts and Crafts 
    Verman, S.R. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Gaja or elephant has been an integral part of Indian Arts, crafts, culture and heritage since time immemorial. Elephants have been presented repeatedly in Indian Art and sculpture. Sculptures in India are lavishly ornamented. ...
  • Challenges Faced by the Asian Elephants from Religious and Cultural Aspects of Contemporary Sri Lankan Society, Importance of Awareness and the Role of Law 
    Jayaweera, K.D.S.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The purpose of this paper is to identify the threats posed to the elephants from the conservative religious and cultural affairs of Sri Lanka and to formulate a viable solution for the conversion of conservative mindset ...
  • Symbolical Significance of the Elephant in Post Independent Political Context of Sri Lanka 
    Gunarathna, N.U. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In the post independent Sri Lanka, the symbol of the 'elephant' more accurately the 'Tusker', has been directly associated with Sri Lankan political party system. Scientifically known as Elephas maximus maximus, Sri Lankan ...
  • Indian Elephants in Entertainment 
    Chakrabarti, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Man used elephants in various ways. We find elephants in mythology, symbolism, religion, and popular culture. Moreover, they are used in popular entertainment in modern times; elephants have a major role in entertainment ...
  • Elephant as a Fertility Symbol 
    Burdhan, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephant is a sacred animal in Indian mythological and theological literature. It is called Gaja in Sanskrit. Etymologically, gaja means animal born in the space. Here, ‘ga’ is denotative to gajana i.e., space and ‘ja’ ...

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