Yali (IAST: Yāḷi), [1] (Tamil: யாழி) also called Vyāla (Sanskrit: व्याल), [2] is a South Indian mythological creature, portrayed with the head and the body of a lion, the trunk and the tusks of an elephant, and sometimes bearing equine features.

Yali, a mythical creature of Hindu mythology, is often found in South Indian temple architecture. These creatures are portrayed with the head and body of a lion, tusks and trunk of an elephant, and sometimes equine features.

Yali – a misrepresentation of Lion? There is another observation, the statues of Yali were having Leonine face in North, while in South, where Lions never existed, the face was sculpted with more of imaginative features and started to appear more like a mythical animal.

Oct 22, 2017 · Yali is also known as Vyala or vidala in sanskrit. Mostly Yali portrayed as part lion, part elephant and part horse. Image shown above has horse body and elephant head. If you lucky enough to visit Meenakshi Amman Temple in, Madurai, you’ll …

The Yali is a fantastical combination of a lion, horse, and elephant, showcasing a visually captivating amalgamation of these three majestic beings. It features the body of a lion, symbolizing strength and courage, along with the head …

Jan 10, 2017 · A Yazhi, or Yali (pronounced YA-lee and unrelated to the Navajo name), is a mythical creature that is a chimera of a lion, elephant, and snake. It may have the face, paws, claws, and tail of a lion; the fangs of a snake; and the body, hind legs, and trunk of an elephant.

Mythical Attributes: A fearsome creature with the body of a lion and the head of an elephant or a horse. Role in Mythos: Yali is commonly seen in Hindu temples, sculptures, and textiles, serving as a guardian and symbol of divine protection.

Standing atop the figure of an elephant, the Svana Yali has the body of a lion and the head of a dog, poised to attack as it protects the sacred. The dog has connotations of loyalty and ferocity, and this form is a powerful defender.

According to the Samarangana Sutradhara, a classic treatise in the canon of Vastu Shastra- there can be 16 types of yali. However the ones most commonly seen are the Sinh Yali (Lion faced) and the Gaja Yali (Elephant faced).

Yali is a mythical animal which has the body of a lion but with a trunk of an elephant. In this form Yali is the vehicle or Vahana of Navagraha Budh or Mercury. As per Vaishnava tradition, Yali is a combination of elephant, lion and snake.