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Item A Study on Promoting Hanguranketha Divisional Secretariat Division as a Tourist Destination(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Embuldeniya, P.; Karunarathna, K.G.M.; Embuldeniya, A.Hanguranketha Divisional Secretariat Division has archaeological, historical, cultural, and natural environmental (botanical, zoological, climatic) significance. Hanguranketha DS Division belong to the Nuwara Eliya District of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The area is surrounded by the famous tourist destinations of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. However, Hanguranketha DS Division cannot be regarded as a famous tourist destination. The general objective of this research is to propose a Sustainable Tourism development approach to promote Hanguranketha DS Division as a tourist destination in Sri Lanka with diverse tourism products while revealing the existing archaeological, historical, cultural, and natural environmental significances of research area. The specific objectives of this research are to organize a proper preservation program to preserve archaeological evidences and to preserve the biodiversity of Hanguranketha DS Division, to develop suitable infrastructures and hospitality services for domestic and foreign tourists and to develop the socio-economic aspect of host community of Hanguranketha DS Division. Pothgul Maliga Maha Viharaya, Vishnu Devalaya, Pattini Devalaya, Araththana Rajamaha Viharaya, Madanwala Rajamaha Viharaya, Wilwala Rajamaha Viharaya, Wegama Rajamaha Viharaya, Kitulpe Rajamaha Viharaya, Ancient Inscriptions, Ambalam (Public resting places), Annual Perahera pageant Pothgul Maliga Maha Viharaya, Vishnu Devalaya and Pattini Devalaya, Paddy, Tea and Vegetables cultivations, Traditional rituals, Traditional foods, Folklore, Historical background, Mountains, Climate, Waterfalls, Water streams, Natural caves, Botanical and Zoological significances could be considered as some tourist attractions of research area. Library survey, field research, and sample survey methods were used to collect data for this research and Statistical analysis and SWOT analysis were used to analyze the collected data on social awareness, satisfaction, and tourist arrivals. Hence, this research is aimed at pointing out the significances of existing archaeological, historical, cultural, natural environmental sites and to make recommendations to promote Hanguranketha DS Division as a famous tourist destination with diverse products and activities which could provide satisfaction for both domestic and foreign tourists.Item A Study on the cult of Goddess Pattini: with special reference to the left bank of Kelani River(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Embuldeniya, P.The cult of goddess Pattini is famous in Sri Lanka and highly connected with Sri Lankan culture in many aspects. The main objective of this research is to explicate the cult of goddess Pattini with special reference to environs of the left bank of Kelani River. Therefore, this research was mainly conducted based on the areas of Kaduwela, Nawagamuwa, Hanwella, and Avissavella which are located at the left bank of Kelani River. The community lives at environs of the left bank of Kelani River are highly engaged with various cults, rituals and believes. Among those the cult of goddess Pattini could be considered as the most famous cult throughout the left bank of Kelani River. Especially, this cult has ranged historical background. Further, cult of goddess Pattini at the left bank of Kelani River has significance from archaeological and anthropological aspects. Nawagamuwa Pattini devalaya and Kaduwela Purana Ran Kadu Pattini devalaya are the main and distinguished Pattini devala located at the study area which receives the blessing of goddess Pattini. Furthermore, legendary aspect on the cult of goddess Pattini is related with the Korathota Rajamaha Viharaya and Abulgama Rajamaha Viharaya along with the main Pattini devala, and there could be found several Pattini devala at this study area. Medagoda Pattini devalaya and Kabulumulla Pattini devalaya are located at the right bank of Kelani River, and that emphasized Kelani River has strong relationship with the cult of goddess Pattini. Moreover, there could be identified unique rituals and believes connected with the cult of goddess Pattini at the left bank of Kelani River, and the significance of cult of goddess Pattini as a part of Sri Lankan culture and heritage. Therefore, this research will be described the cult of goddess Pattini at the left bank of Kelani River with special attention on historical background and legendary aspect, rituals and believes, archaeological evidences of Pattini devala, and the importance of safeguarding intangible and tangible heritage through the collected data from library survey method and field research method.Item A study on paintings at Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya(University of Kelaniya, 2013) Embuldeniya, P.Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya is a protected monument which has great significance from historical and archaeological aspects. It is located in the Pokunuwita village, Horana division (Kalutara District, Western Province). The ancient image house which has paintings is of great significance throughout archaeological remains at this temple. This ancient image house dates to the last part of Kandyan period based the architecture, sculptures and paintings. Inside the sanctum (Garbha gruhaya) of image house is a seated sculpture of Lord Buddha, two standing sculptures of Lord Buddha, standing sculptures of God Vishnu and God Sumana Saman and paintings of Buddhist monks, God Gambhara and God Katharagama. Also there are paintings of unclear human figures. The outer walls of the sanctum (Garbha gruhaya) of this image house has painting of Suvisi vivaranaya (Twenty-four vivaranas), Thelapaththa jathakaya and Vine motifs (Liyawela). Apart from that there are some paintings at the wooden door of this image house, Further there are paintings of traditional Sinhala decorative motifs related to the part of floral motifs (Udbidha) and geometric motifs (Nirjeewa). This study is based on field research method and library survey method. Therefore the field research method is highly emphasized to record the paintings. In the present day the paintings at this temple are highly weathered and some parts cannot be identified. So in this paper an attempt is made to describe the importance of the conservation of this painting, colours, lines and other features of these paintings.Item Some esoteric writing methods of demonological manuscripts(University of Kelaniya, 2013) Embuldeniya, P.This paper is concerned with some esoteric writing methods of demonological manuscripts related to the Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation and the importance of using esoteric writing methods in demonology. Demonology obtains a notable place throughout the history of rituals and beliefs. Demonology is a component of Ayurvedic medicine. In Sri Lankan culture various traditions of demonology can be seen. Apart from that, there are yak thovil, deva yaga and special yaga associated with protected magic. The Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation is connected to the Benthara tradition which is a part of Sri Lankan demonology. This Yakaduru generation is mainly engaged with black magic. The present day Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation has mostly given up their demonological activities. Demonology has impenetrable surroundings according to the black magic activities and white magic activities. Mostly demonological activities and knowledge is passed down through the generations. In the past various writing methods were used to protect this demonological data, such as using various languages, symbols, digits and etc. Therefore, these esoteric writing methods can be considered as a part of intangible heritage in Sri Lanka. This study is mainly based on personal communications as well as library survey method. Therefore, manuscripts related to Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation have been highly emphasized in this research.