what is the Yali? why Yali carvings on Hindu temple?
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Explanation:
Yali (IAST: Yāḷi) is a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples, often sculpted onto the pillars. ... Descriptions of and references to yalis are very old, but they became prominent in south Indian sculpture in the 16th century. Yalis were believed to be more powerful than the lion, the tiger or the elephant.
The effects of Yali in the hall of temple are three-fold, it has the strength of an elephant, ferocity and speed of a lion and most importantly it instills fear as a serpent. The other reason is the image of Yali will ward off evil forces, implying that it will remove of all negative forces around us.
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Yali (IAST: Yāḷi) is a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples, often sculpted onto the pillars. It may be portrayed as part lion, part elephant and part horse, and in similar shapes. Also, it has been sometimes described as a leogryph (part lion and part griffin),[1] with some bird-like features.
Explanation:
Descriptions of and references to yalis are very old, but they became prominent in south Indian sculpture in the 16th century. Yalis were believed to be more powerful than the lion, the tiger or the elephant