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    An investigation on the origin of the concept of “God Natha” in Sri Lanka
    (University of Kelaniya, 2013) Dilhani, Anuruddhika
    The main distinction between the Mahayana and the Theravadhi Buddhism is the homage paid to Bodhisattva veneration by the devotees of the Mahayana Buddhism. According to the Theravadhi Buddhist traditions, there had been seven Bodhisattvas namely, Vipassi, Sikhi, Vessabhu, Kakusanda, Konagama, Kassapa and Gauthama in the past. In the beliefs of the Mahayana Buddhisam, there are numerous Bodhisattvas out of whom, Avaloketheeshwara Bodhisattva is revered the most. The most common Bodhisattva in the Mahayana and the Theravadhi religion sectors is Maithree Bodhisattva. But the Mahayana Buddhist devotees offer more preference to Avaloketheeshwara Bodhisattva than to Maithree Bodhisattva in their veneration. There are eight morphological figures in Avaloketheeshwara Bodhisattva and the suffix “Natha” is added to the endings of the names. It is believed by the present day society that the suffix “Natha” is a substitution attributed to Maithree Bodhisattva. It is also denoted in many sources that god “Natha” will be enlightened as Lord Buddha in the future. Accordingly, the objective of this study is to investigate into the factual sources in order to ascertain the identity of “God Natha” and as to how the concept of “God Natha” was deep rooted in Sri Lanka, by way of associating primary and secondary sources and analyzing the data comparatively. Although, a number of images of Avaloketheeshwara Bohisatva were recovered from various parts of Sri Lanka since the Anuradhapura era, the conception of “God Natha” came to light the most commencing from the 14th century. The concept of „God Natha‟ which developed during the period of Gampola Kingdom was declined in the Kotte period and re-emerged within the Kandyan regime uprising up to the present times, transforming Avaloketheeshwara Bodhisattva as a “God of wish” in the name of „Natha‟ venerating with royal attribution.
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    Textile Industry of Ancient Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015) Dilhani, Anuruddhika
    Textile Industry could be identified as one of highly valued industries in ancient Sri Lanka. The origin of the Textile Industry is indefinite. But there is adequate proof that this industry was been in existence during the period of various civilizations of different country. The first example of textile appears from the Neolithic period. Only Linen clothes were produced in Egypt. Information and paintings regarding the production of Linen are illustrated in most of the grave yards and machines made of timber have been used for weaving textiles from the ancient times. It has been revealed from archaeological excavations carried out on pre- historic civilizations in Indo River valleys that prior to the arrival of Aryans, people living in India have been using unstitched clothing in the from shawls covering the body. Factors regarding clothing in Sri Lanka is very scarce. According to chronicles and inscriptions, there is proof that people of Sri Lanka have been engaged with textile industry during the period prior to the Christian era earliest sources are not available regarding any of the attire used by prince by Vijaya or Kuveni. It could be implied that people of his island may have been making their own clothing at the time of the arrival of Aryans too. The objective of this study in related to the nature of ancient textile industry during the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa period.
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    ඔලිම්පික් ක්‍රීඩා උළෙලේ ආරම්භය හා විකාශනය
    (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009) Rathnayaka, M.K.A.A.; Dilhani, Anuruddhika
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    ලම්බකර්ණ වංශයේ ප්‍රභවය පිලිබඳ ඇති මතවාද විමර්ශනය කිරීමක්
    (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009) Dilhani, Anuruddhika