Types of Yazhi (Yali)

A Yazhi (also spelled Yali, Yaali, or Vyala) is a legendary creature from South Indian mythology and temple architecture, often depicted as a composite beast combining features of several animals—commonly a lion, elephant, and serpent. Yazhis appear frequently in Hindu temples, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Here are some types of the yazhi : 

Kazhai Yazhi:

Lion Body with Bull Head, Elephant trunk, Deer neck, Poisonous snake tail and Tiger legs.

Vanara Yazhi:

Lion body with Monkey head and Tiger teeth.



Gandaki Yazhi:

Lion body with Hippopotamus head.

Marjara Yazhi:

Lion body with Cat head.

Magara Yazhi:

Crocodile body with Elephant trunk.

Asva Yazhi:

Lion body with Horse head.

Sarba Yazhi:

Lion body with Snake head.



Vrika Yazhi:

Lion body with Wolf head.

Mesa Yazhi:

Lion body with Goat head.

Shima Yazhi:

Lion body with Lion head.

Sardula Yazhi:

Lion body and Tiger head

Nara Yazhi:

Lion body with Human head.

Gaja Yazhi:

Lion body with Elephant head and Eagle Feather.