Yalli (motif)

Yalli (motif)

Yalli, a corruption of the Sanskrit word "vyala" meaning fierce monster, is an architectural or decorative motif of an animal-mask. It is usually carved of stone with the body of a lion and the head of another beast such as an elephant. There are variations in the theme of the motif, often a lion-headed horse. Yalli were frequent motifs in Hindu temples, especially in South India. [cite web
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* [http://www.cbmphoto.co.uk/TSdeva.html Photographs of Yali masks and sculptures]


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