Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c11.s1.36

c11.s1.36

The peacock (monara) is not often seen; it may be recognized by the long tail (Pl. XLV., 2), or, if in front view, from its fan form, quite distinct from a hamsa or other bird. A peacock is amongst the 108 magul lakunu. The makara’s tail is not ‘a peacock’s tail expanded,’ as indicated by Bell (Kēgalla Report, p. 133).