Domisticated elephants in Sri Lanka

March 10, 2026

Domisticated elephants are very important and helpfull animal kingdom in Sri Lanka. The elephant that lives in Sri Lanka is called ' Asian Elephant' and it's scientific name is 'Eliphas Maximus Maximus'. Both types of elephants who born in Sri Lanka and brought to the country from abroad are in the present generation of domisticated elephants in Sri Lanka. Before the several years there are 225 elephants in this generation. But in the present there are 90 or 96 elephants in this generation. It is a big problem for the future of our country. Beacause we use these animals for so many things such as perehara functions, pull the weight and so many things since the ancient time in Sri Lanka. Among these elephants and tuskers i would like to talk about 3 majestic tuskers in Sri Lanka. Let's see it.

This is Nadungamuwe Raja tusker and it is the largest tusker in South Asia. Nadungamuwe Raja's first name was 'Wijaya Raja'. Raja was born in Mysore state, India and Raja was gave as a present to the Piliyandala Neelammahara temple by the Maha Raja of Maysore, India. Nadungamuwe Raja's present owner is Dr. Harsha Darmawijaya. 'The Perehara Karanduwa' was cultivated by the Nadungamuwee Raja in 17 years and Raja passed away on 7th March 2022.

This is Wasana tusker and It is the main Tusker of Ruhunu Maha Katharagama Dewalaya. Wasana born in Sri Lanka and Wasana was presented by Mrs. Wimala Kannangara to the Katharagama dewalaya. Wasana is one of the beautiful tusker in Sri Lanka and it years 55 years old now.

This is Indi Raja tusker and Indi Raja is the leader of the Temple of the Tooth Relic's troup of elephants. Indi Raja was presented by the former priminister Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, India. Indi Raja also a beautiful tusker in Sri Lanka.

According to me Sri Lankan elephants are very important resource for us. Not only that Sri Lankan domisticated elephant generation is a part of the tourist side in Sri Lanka. Beacause so many tourists are come to our country to see these animals. There for as Sri Lankans we have to protect these animals. Hope you'll enjoy this blog and see you from another blog.