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 …

The Yali is a mythical creature that is commonly found in South Indian temples. It is portrayed with the head and body of a lion, the trunk and tusks of an elephant, and sometimes bearing …

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, …

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 …

The Asva Yali is composed of a lion’s body with a horse’s head, standing on an elephant’s back, poised to leap into the air. As the vehicle of the warrior, the horse has long been associated …

Yali Hindu mythology is a fascinating glimpse into the rich folklore of ancient India. This mythical creature, depicted in the temple pillars of South India, holds great significance in Hindu …

Its presence in art and architecture is a reminder of the divine protection and the spiritual guardianship that watches over sacred spaces. With its lion’s body and elephant or horse …

Yali (IAST: Yāḷi), also called Vyala, is a Hindu mythological creature, portrayed with the head and the body of a lion, the trunk and the tusks of an elephant, and sometimes bearing equine …

It has Tiger’s leg, horse’s body, hare’s ear, lion’s head, elephant’s trunk and tail of a serpent. At many places it is carved standing on the back of a makar.

In its iconography and image the yali has a catlike graceful body, but the head of a lion with tusks of an elephant (gaja) and tail of a serpent. Sometimes they have been shown standing on the …