Yalis were described to be more powerful than the lion, the tiger, or the elephant. In its iconography, the yali has a cat-like body, but the head of a lion with the tusks of an elephant …

The protector of dharma and knowledge, the Nara Yali, has a smiling human face on a lion’s body, and stands upon a defeated warrior or demon. The yali wears an expression of victory, …

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, …

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 …

Dec 8, 2022 · A Yali – also referred to as Vyala or Sardula – is a mythological creature formed from the fusion of a leonine form with one or more other land, water or bird creature. They …

Nov 4, 2019 · The Yali or Vyala is a composite animal, most commonly depicted with a pair of horns, the tusks and trunk of an elephant, the manes and graceful body of a lion, and the tail …

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 …

Yali, the mythical creature, holds significant prominence in Indian temple architecture and plays a vital role in safeguarding these sacred structures. Let’s explore the two key aspects of Yali in …

The Yali in Indus Art Mohenjo-daro seal M-300 depicts a composite animal with a pair of horns, the tusks and trunk of an elephant, lion’s mane, the graceful body of an antelope, the hind legs …

Keerthi Mukut/Yali Face is the sculpted idol of Mahakala; the chief Dharampala & the Buddhist protector from evil energy. It is a great showpiece option for home decor and when decorated …