"elephant and castle is also used in the Order of the Elephant, the highest order in Denmark, since 1693. Howdah A howdah, or houdah (Hindi: हौदा ""haudā""), derived from the Arabic هودج (hawdaj), that means ""bed carried by a camel"", also known as ""hathi howdah"" (हाथी हौदा), is a carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant, or occasionally some other animal such as camels, used most often in the past to carry wealthy people or for use in hunting or warfare. It was also a symbol of wealth for the owner and as a result was decorated"
"Howdah A howdah, or houdah (Hindi: हौदा ""haudā""), derived from the Arabic هودج (hawdaj), that means ""bed carried by a camel"", also known as ""hathi howdah"" (हाथी हौदा), is a carriage which is positioned on the back of an elephant, or occasionally some other animal such as camels, used most often in the past to carry wealthy people or for use in hunting or warfare. It was also a symbol of wealth for the owner and as a result was decorated with expensive gemstones. Most notable are the Golden Howdah, the one used in display at the Napier Museum at"
"or on the back of a pack horse or mule (or camel; see Light horse field ambulance). (*) Note: The “litter” in the picture is not really a litter, designed to protect the patient and to be moved by horses, but a carriage used in hippotherapy; the patient, often multiple disabled, is positioned on a cloth over the back of the horses. The patient will feel all movements and warmth of the horses, which improves (amongst others) blood circulation and health in general. In India a pack litter was known as a ""dhooley"". In Europe, and sometimes in the United"
"still used today are Bowl of Hygieia, symbolizing pharmacy, and the Caduceus and Rod of Asclepius, which are symbols denoting medicine in general. One of the etymologies proposed for the common female first name ""Linda"" is that it might derive from Old German ""Lindi"" or ""Linda"", meaning a serpent. India is often called the land of snakes and is steeped in tradition regarding snakes. Snakes are worshipped as gods even today with many women pouring milk on snake pits (despite snakes' aversion for milk). The cobra is seen on the neck of Shiva and Vishnu is depicted often as sleeping"
"head of some other beast, most often an elephant (gaja-vyala). Other common examples are: the lion-headed (simha-vyala), horse-(ashva-vyala), human-(nir-vyala) and the dog-headed (shvana-vyala) ones. Yali (mythology) Yali, Yāḷi; also known as Vyala or Vidala in Sanskrit) is a mythical creature seen in many Hindu 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), with some bird-like features. Descriptions of and references to yalis are very old, but they became prominent in south Indian"
"are frequently used in processions where the animals are adorned with festive outfits. The elephant is depicted in several Indian manuscripts and treatises. Notable amongst these is the Matanga Lila (elephant sport) of Nilakantha. The manuscript Hastividyarnava is from Assam in northeast India. In the Burmese, Thai and Sinhalese animal and planetary zodiac, the elephant, both tusked and tuskless, are the fourth and fifth animal zodiacs of the Burmese, the fourth animal zodiac of the Thai, and the second animal zodiac of the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka. Similarly, the elephant is the twelfth animal zodiac in the Dai animal"
"Chabutro can also be seen in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Here is it called Chabutra. Chabutra is Hindi language word for Chabutro. In these States of India, it is normally found within Royal Palaces or Temples. But in States other than Gujarat, the Chabutra is not made exclusively for Pigeon but used for all type of birds. Although, in Hindi a pigeon is also called ""Kabutar"". The word Chabutra or Chabutro is also sometimes used to indicate a sitting platform, usually under a tree or beside any water-body like lake, pond, etc. But commonly it is used to indicate the"
"Pillion A pillion is a mostly British English term for a secondary pad, cushion, or seat behind the main seat or saddle on a horse, motorcycle, bicycle or moped. A passenger in this seat is said to ""ride pillion"". The word is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for a ""little rug"", ""pillean"", which is itself from the Latin ""pellis"" for ""animal skin"". One or more pelts would often have been used as a secondary seat on horseback; the usage has carried over to motorcycles. Following its retreat from the Battle of Dunkirk (where it is reputed that enough equipment was"
"occupant. The porters were known as silleros, cargueros or silleteros (sometimes translated as ""saddle-men""). A chair borne on the back of a porter, almost identical to the ""silla"", is used in the mountains of China for ferrying older tourists and visitors up and down the mountain paths. One of these mountains where the ""silla"" is still used is the Huangshan Mountains of Anhui province in Eastern China. Litter (vehicle) The litter is a class of wheelless vehicles, a type of human-powered transport, for the transport of persons. Examples of litter vehicles include palki or पालकी (India), পালকি (Bengal), lectica (ancient"
"the most appreciated experiences of North India Tanga (carriage) A tonga or tanga (IAST ṭā̃gā, Hindi: टाँगा, Urdu: تانگا , Bengali: টাঙ্গা) is a light carriage or curricle drawn by ONE horse (compare ekka) used for transportation in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. They have a canopy over the carriage with a single pair of large wheels. The passengers reach the seats from the rear while the driver sits in front of the carriage. Some space is available for baggage below the carriage, between the wheels. This space is often used to carry hay for the horses. Tangas were popular before"
"from Kalamassery. The name Kalamassery is derived from Kalabhasery. In Malayalam a word can have multiple meaning, in common usage kalabham means yellow sandalwood paste, and in literary Malayalam, it also means Elephant. Kalabhasery was the place where Elephants for Thrikkakara Temple was taken for rest after functions at the temple, that is a location near HMT, Kalamassery. During the course of time Kalabhasery became Kalamassery. Historically the prominent area was called Njalakam, place with a prominent Juma Masjid, but during the time of creation of Kalamassery Panchayat which include Njalakam, the decision was taken to choose the name as"
"moves of the ""Gaja"" (elephant). Sanskrit """" is a bahuvrihi compound, meaning ""having four limbs or parts"" and in epic poetry often meaning ""army"". The name comes from a battle formation mentioned in the Indian epic ""Mahabharata"", referring to four divisions of an army, namely elephantry, chariotry, cavalry and infantry. An ancient battle formation, ""akshauhini"", is like the setup of chaturanga. Chaturanga was played on an 8×8 uncheckered board, called ""ashtāpada"", which is also the name of a game. The board sometimes had special markings, the meaning of which are unknown today. These marks were not related to chaturanga, but"
"Tanga (carriage) A tonga or tanga (IAST ṭā̃gā, Hindi: टाँगा, Urdu: تانگا , Bengali: টাঙ্গা) is a light carriage or curricle drawn by ONE horse (compare ekka) used for transportation in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. They have a canopy over the carriage with a single pair of large wheels. The passengers reach the seats from the rear while the driver sits in front of the carriage. Some space is available for baggage below the carriage, between the wheels. This space is often used to carry hay for the horses. Tangas were popular before the advent of automobiles and are still"
"Makarasana Makarāsana () or Crocodile Pose is an asana. The name comes from the Sanskrit मकर ""makara"" meaning ""crocodile"" and आसन ""āsana"" meaning ""posture"" or ""seat"". Makara is commonly translated crocodile, but has also been assumed to be a sea-creature like a shark or dolphin, and may have been a wholly mythical beast. In Hindu mythology, it was the animal vehicle of the sea-god Varuna, and of the river-goddess Ganga. A different myth in the ""Ramayana"" tells how Hanuman, seeking to drink from a lake, is seized, pulled under, and swallowed by a crocodile. Hanuman changes shape to become so"
"Yali (mythology) Yali, Yāḷi; also known as Vyala or Vidala in Sanskrit) is a mythical creature seen in many Hindu 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), with some bird-like features. 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. In its iconography and"
"has a human figure at the center seated on a platform and the human figure is surrounded by four wild animals: an elephant and a tiger to its one side, and a water buffalo and a rhinoceros on the other. Rhinoceros is Vahana of Hindu Goddess Dhavdi. There is a temple dedicated to Maa (Mother) Dhavdi in Dhrangadhra, Gujarat. Many the mythological stories e.g. a boy named Rishyasringa with the horns of a deer, Karkadann, unicorn etc. may be inspired by Indian Rhinoceros. The Assam state of India uses the one-horned rhino as its official state animal. It is also"
"is performed with a straight spine, so that it shows the mythical bird Garuda, but most people make their spine round, which could be interpreted as a mistake or a variation. Garudasana Garudasana ( ; ; IAST: ""Garuḍāsana"") or Eagle Pose is an asana. The name comes from the Sanskrit words ""garuda"" meaning ""eagle"", and ""asana"" meaning ""posture"" or ""seat"". In Hindu mythology Garuda is known as the king of birds. He transports the God Vishnu and is eager to help humanity fight against demons. The word is usually rendered into English as ""eagle"", though the name literally means ""devourer"","
"Choultry Choultry is a resting place, an inn or caravansary for travelers, pilgrims or visitors to a site, typically linked to Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples. They are also referred to as chottry, choultree, choltry, chowry, chawari, chawadi, chowree or tschultri. This term is more common in South India, Central India and West India, while in North India similar facilities are called Dharmshalas. They are known as a chatra, satram, chatram or dharmasala in eastern regions of India. The choultry concept and infrastructure in South Asia dates back to at least the 1st millennium, according to epigraphical evidence such as"
"to be held atop the elephants during the poorams of South India where caparisoned elephants are marched in an organized and controlled procession as part of the annual local temple festival. Each elephant will have two or three persons atop, one of whom is dedicated to hold a pair of alavattam. During special phases of the accompanying percussion orchestra (Panchavadyam, Pandi Melam or Panchari), the person shall raise up on the back of elephant and hold the alavattams high up above his shoulders. A typical use of aalavattam in staged art performance can be seen during special appearance scenes of"
"Garudasana Garudasana ( ; ; IAST: ""Garuḍāsana"") or Eagle Pose is an asana. The name comes from the Sanskrit words ""garuda"" meaning ""eagle"", and ""asana"" meaning ""posture"" or ""seat"". In Hindu mythology Garuda is known as the king of birds. He transports the God Vishnu and is eager to help humanity fight against demons. The word is usually rendered into English as ""eagle"", though the name literally means ""devourer"", because Garuda was originally identified with the ""all-consuming fire of the sun's rays"". This standing asana may enhance concentration. It focuses on the ankles, calves, thighs, hips and shoulders. Usually Garudasana"
"Rumble seat A rumble seat (American English), dicky seat, dickie seat or dickey seat (British English), also called a mother-in-law seat, is an upholstered exterior seat which folded into the rear of a coach, carriage, or early automobile. Depending on its configuration, it provided exposed seating for one or two passengers. Additional occasional seating appeared in the latter centuries of evolution of the coach and carriage. The 1865 edition of Webster's ""An American Dictionary of the English Language"" defines a rumble as ""A boot with a seat above it for servants, behind a carriage."" Similar to the rumble on European"
"jewellery, gold, precious stones and silver figurines by ""Swarnakala Nipuna"" Singannacharya. The balustrades of the steps leading to the seat are embellished with female figures (Salabhanjikeyaru).The four sides of the throne are decorated with creepers. There are elephants on the east, horses on the south, soldiers on the west and chariots on the north. Brahma in the south, Maheshwara in the north and Vishnu in the centre are the trinities.The Royal seat is called the Koormasana(ಕೂರ್ಮಾಸನ), on which cushion and pillows are covered with cloths studded with precious stones. The hand rests are made of half elephant and half lion"
"Litter (vehicle) The litter is a class of wheelless vehicles, a type of human-powered transport, for the transport of persons. Examples of litter vehicles include palki or पालकी (India), পালকি (Bengal), lectica (ancient Rome), kiệu (Vietnam, 轎), sedan chair (Britain), litera (Spain), palanquin (France, India), jiao (China, 轎), liteira (Portugal), wo (วอ, Chinese style known as kiao เกี้ยว) (Thailand), gama (Korea), koshi, ren, Norimono, and kago, (Japan, 駕籠), tahtırevan (Turkey) and sankayan (Philippines). Smaller litters may take the form of open chairs or beds carried by two or more carriers, some being enclosed for protection from the elements. Larger litters,"
"Animal sacrifice in Hinduism A Sanskrit term used for animal sacrifice is ""bali"", in origin meaning ""tribute, offering or oblation"" generically (""vegetable oblations [... and] animal oblations,""). Bali among other things ""refers to the blood of an animal"" and is sometimes known as Jhatka Bali among Hindus. The Kalika Purana distinguishes ""bali"" (sacrifice), ""mahabali"" (great sacrifice), for the ritual killing of goats, elephant, respectively, though the reference to humans in Shakti theology is symbolic and done in effigy in modern times. For instance, Sir John Woodroffe published a commentary on the Karpuradistotram, where he writes that the sacrificial animals listed"
"Ekka (carriage) An ekka (sometimes spelt hecca, ecka or ekkha) is a one-horse carriage used in northern India. ""Ekkas"" (the word is derived from Hindi ""ek"" for ""one"") were something like 'traps' (of 'a pony and trap'), and were commonly used as cabs, or private hire vehicles in 19th-century India. They find frequent mention in colonial literature of the period (for example, Kipling's ""The Three Musketeers""). It is also said that some kind of ekkas were used by people of Indus Valley Civilisation (without the spoked wheel). Ekkas were typically drawn by a single horse, pony, mule (or sometimes bullock)"
"Golden Howdah The Golden Howdah (elephant seat or Chinnada Ambari in Kannada) is a howdah, the carrier mounted on the leading elephant during the Jamboo Savari (Elephant Procession) of the famous Mysore Dasara. It is the cynosure of all eyes during the famous Dasara festivities. Since 2012, it has been carried by Arjuna. The exact date of its making is not known. The 750-kg-howdah, used in the Jamboo Savari (elephant procession) on the Vijayadashami day, has two wide seats in rows, bigger than the interiors of a family car. The Rajas of Mysore used this howdah in the famous Dasara"
"Mela shikar Mela shikar (মেলা চিকাৰ) is a traditional method of capturing wild elephants for captive use. The process involves lassoing a wild elephant from the back of a trained one, called a ""koonki"". This practice is prevalent in the northeastern part of India, especially in Assam, and is one of the methods seen in ancient India. Other traditional elephant capture methods include: ""khedda"", ""byle shikar"", snaring, pit method, and decoying by using a female ""koonki"" to lure a male elephant. Mela shikar used to be organized twice a year - after Durga Puja and during Bihu. Mela shikar requires"
"Kumki (elephant) Kumki or Koomkie is a term used in India for trained captive Asian elephants used in operations to trap wild elephants. The term may be more specifically applied to trained female elephants used as decoys. Kumkis are used for capturing, calming and herding wild elephants or to lead wild elephants away in conflict situations. The word is derived from Persian ""kumak"" which means ""aid"" and is in wide usage from Bengal to Tamil Nadu by mahouts. Kumkis are not the same elephants widely found in Indian temples. An elephant has to undergo extensive training before it can become"
"which is often translated into English as an elephant caparison. However, it covers only the head, not the body, as in a horse caparison. Caparison A caparison is a cloth covering laid over a horse or other animal for protection and decoration. In modern times, they are used mainly in parades and for historical reenactments. A similar term is horse-trapper. The word is derived from the Latin ""caparo"", meaning a cape. In the Middle Ages, caparisons were part of the horse armour known as barding, which was worn during battle and tournaments. They were adopted in the twelfth century in"
"them to the mesolithic. Of several Indus valley seals that show animals, one seal that has attracted attention shows a large central figure, either horned or wearing a horned headdress and possibly ithyphallic, seated in a posture reminiscent of the Lotus position, surrounded by animals. This figure was named by early excavators of Mohenjo-daro as ""Pashupati"" (Lord of Animals, Sanskrit '), an epithet of the later Hindu deities Shiva and Rudra. Sir John Marshall and others suggested that this figure is a prototype of Shiva, with three faces, seated in a ""yoga posture"" with the knees out and feet joined."
"Nandipada The ""Nandipada"" (""foot of Nandi"") is an ancient Indian symbol, also called a taurine symbol, representing a bull's hoof or the mark left by the foot of a bull in the ground. The nandipada and the zebu bull are generally associated with Nandi, Shiva 's humped bull in Hinduism. The Nandipada symbol also happens to be similar to the Brahmi letter ""ma"". The Nandipada appears on numerous ancient Indian coins, such as coins from Taxila dating to the 2nd century BCE. The symbol also appears on the zebu bull on the reverse if often shown with a Nandipada taurine"
"elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening spoked chariot-wheels. The whole sits upon a bell-shaped lotus. The capital was originally probably crowned by a 'Wheel of Dharma' (""Dharmachakra"" popularly known in India as the ""Ashoka Chakra""), with 24 spokes, of which a few fragments were found on the site. A 13th-century replica of the Sarnath pillar and capital in Wat Umong near Chiang Mai, Thailand built by King Mangrai, preserves its crowning Ashoka Chakra or Dharmachakra. The wheel on the capital, below the lions, is the model for the one in the flag of India."
"and opulence of the owner. Contemporary bullhooks which are used for animal handling generally have handles made of fibreglass, metal, plastic, or wood. The elephant goad is found in armouries and temples all across India, where elephants march in religious processions and perform in various civil capacities. They are often quite ornate, being decorated with gemstones and engravings to be appropriate for the ceremonies in which they are used. The elephant goad is a polysemic iconographic ritual tool in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, in the inclusive rubric of Dharmic Traditions. The elephant has appeared in cultures across the world. They"