Unknown Hindu mythical animals in South India

We can find so many mythological statues in South Indian Temples and palaces, these mythological statues and animals

Unknown story of Hindu mythical animal - Yali (யாளி) Hindus mythical animal or monster yali can be found in Hindu temples as a ancient art. It has been widely used in south indian temples pillars. Part of lion and elephant as a body and head. These type of ancient mythical animals can be found in various parts of the world and religions.

Some say its not only made up of 2 or 3 animals, its also made up of million parts. source (brandonkhatefest)

Few

• Lion
• Elephant
• Human
• Dog
• Rat
• Goat

Type of Yali

1. சிம்ம யாளி (Simma Yali) - Lion Yali
2. மகர யாளி (Magara Yali) - Goat Yali
3. யானை யாளி (Yannai Yali) - Elephant Yali