Choices! What will it be? #49
Hello, ladies, another week started and my friend @patjewell gave us five smart words to choose. Humm this time when I looked at the words, the word ELEPHANT stole my heart since it is deeply connected with our culture.
In my childhood, when I was attending a mixed school, there was a giant boy who was as fat as an elephant. Therefore, everyone in the class called him 'elephant' (in the Sinhala language 'Aliya'), even our teachers. He was also not furious when we addressed him in this manner, he reacted with a pleasant grin. Today, I am not going to discuss that elephant😃, but rather the elephant in our country. Now, come and see, what are the new things that you could learn about elephants.
As you are all aware, Sri Lankan elephants are famous across the world because of their beauty, size, and black color. Sri Lanka's lush forests, grasslands, and wetlands provide an ideal environment for elephants. These beautiful creatures may be found throughout the island, however they are most often seen in national parks such as Udawalawe, Yala, Lunugamwehera, Wilpattu, and Minneriya. Sri Lanka is considered to have Asia's highest elephant density, with Udawalawe National Park famous for throughout the year elephant observation. During the dry season, both foreign and local travelers congregate in Minneriya National Park to see the natural behavior of massive herds of elephants.
Elephants have always played important roles in Sri Lanka's military operations, transportation, and agriculture. When we consider the history of Sri Lanka, especially in the Sri Lankan kingdom era, elephants played a vital role. Today, with this entry, I wish to discuss the crucial role elephants played in the Sri Lankan kingdom.
Elephants were used as royal warriors in ancient kingdoms. These giants were trained and armed for battle and later brought to the field. They fight against enemies with incredible power and dreadful tusks and create fear in their hearts. In this way, they contributed immensely to the success of war.
Elephants were not only fighters but also, they were clever in building works. They contributed to the construction of enormous palaces, massive irrigation systems, and huge temples. Not only that, but they engaged in carrying large stones and timber, clearing forests, and transporting goods across difficult landscapes. I don't believe that ancient Sri Lankan kings could have accomplished such marvels without the help of elephants.
When there was no war, the elephant’s attention was brought to the agriculture field. They were used in agricultural chores such as plowing fields, transporting products, and watering crops. The strength of the elephant made it a valuable partner to the empires in cultivating lands and ensuring food security for the kingdom's people.
Adding elephants to the kingdom demonstrates the empire’s symbol of wealth, power, and prestige. When rulers possess more elephants, their image rises in society. During royal processions, elephants decorated with beautiful decorations and jewels were walked through the streets, displaying the kingdom's power.
Elephants were not only admired by kings but also beloved companions of royalty. During ceremonial events and religious festivals, princes and princesses often rode on the back of elephants. The bond between emperors and elephants was filled with mutual respect and admiration, which helped to smooth the running of the kingdom.
[Photograph taken by my son]
That is how the elephants were important to our ancient kings. But even today elephants are important in Sri Lankan culture and biodiversity. Thus, they play a vital role in traditional ceremonies, festivals, and religious processions such as the Kandy Essela Procession. Elephants contribute significantly to the tourism sector by attracting a large number of tourists. Tourists visit national parks and wildlife reserves to watch natural behavior in their natural surroundings. I might remark here that the elephants of Sri Lanka are one of the key reasons why my nation attracts so many tourists.
Now you can understand that elephants are not just animals in Sri Lanka; they are cherished symbols of the country's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance.
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