Yali
Yali is an
animal which is also called as Vyala(or) Vidala(in Sanskrit).In Hindu temples specially
in south temples you can find yali. yali is believed as they are the protectors
of the temple. This mythical creature you can find in pillars of temple and it may be
portrayed as part lion,part elephant,part horse and similar shapes. It described
sometimes as leogryph(part of lion&part of griffin) with some bird like features.
Yali are
believed to be most powerful than the lion/Tiger or elephant.In North Indian temples you
can found in Khajuraho, Konark, Gwalior etc.,
Types of yalis:
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