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Item A Study on the Relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal: In Art Historical Aspect(Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Embuldeniya, P.The main objective of this research paper is to explicate the relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal in art historical aspect, with special reference to mosaics and stone carvings. The methodology used to collect data for this research paper consists of field research method and library survey method. Maduwanwela Walauwa is highly significant from archaeological, historical and art historical aspects. Maduwanwela Walauwa is located at Maduwanwela village in Kolonna divisional secretariat which belongs to Ratnapura district in Sabaragamuwa province. This Walauwa has extended history from the reign of King Vimaladharmasooriya II who reigned in Kandyan period (1700 AD). Similarly, the Panamure Kraal has a ranged historical background from the period of 1880’s. There were several elephants and tuskers at the Panamure Kraal, and it is a famous Kraal in Sri Lanka. According to history, Panamure Kraal is directly related to Maduwanwela Walauwa. Mosaics at chanting hall and the front of the doors, and stone carvings at front of the doors of this Walauwa highly emphasize the figures of elephants and tuskers, which are limited art historical sources in Sri Lanka. Those mosaics and stone carvings represent the relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal. According to the main objective, historical background of Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal, introduction to mosaic art and stone carvings, and present situation of art historical evidences at Maduwanwela Walauwa are also described through this research paper.Item The Significance of Currency as a Heritage Transmission Media: with reference to Sri Lankan Rupees(Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Embuldeniya, P.; Gunasekara, I.Currency has significance of economical, archaeological, historical, natural and cultural aspects. The main objective of this research paper is to explicate the significance of the currency as a media which transmit the Sri Lankan heritage. The research is based on data collected through field research and library survey methods. Currency is generally defined as a system of money in common use, especially in a country. Sri Lanka has long and rich historical background on currency reign from ancient period. Punched coins, Swastika coins, Lakshmi coins, Ran kahawanuwa and its pieces, Medieval copper Massa coin, Sethu coins of Jaffna, Panama and Angutumassa / Hook coin are some of the local coins used in the ancient period. Apart from that, some of the foreign coins were used in Sri Lanka in the ancient time. Sri Lankan Rupee is the currency of Sri Lanka at present. Coins and Banknotes were frequently introduced to Sri Lankan currency. Moreover, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued commemorative coins and banknotes on several occasions. Those coins and banknotes illustrated several aspects of Sri Lankan heritage such as traditional dance, traditional events, heritage sites, landscapes, industries, achievements, fauna and flora. Both cultural and natural aspects of heritage in Sri Lanka are transmitted through currency. Hence, there are several benefits in promoting this function as tourist attraction through museums, cultural events, culture based tours, nature based tours and heritage tours. Among these, currency museums are vital as an establishment of heritage. This research will propose cultural events as well as culture and nature based heritage tours focusing on the illustrated aspects of Sri Lankan coins and banknotes. Cultural and natural aspects of heritage in Sri Lanka, the significance of Sri Lankan currency, historical background of currency and heritage of Sri Lanka are also be discussed through this researchItem Symbols, Art and Architecture in Regional Cultures - A Study on Sri Lankan Mosaic Art(University of Kelaniya, 2015) Embuldeniya, P.This research paper principally attempts to describe about Sri Lankan Mosaic art which has great significance from art historical, archaeological and historical aspects. The methodology of this research paper consists with field research and library survey methods. A piece of art work created by placing coloured segments of tiles, porcelain, glass, stone and mineral in a pattern to create a picture is called as Mosaic art. Mosaic art tradition has extended history from BCE and in the world it is developed in various periods according to the subject and features. Mosaics are limited among the art historical sources in Sri Lankaand provide a rich context of art. In Sri Lanka, Mosaics can be seen at Karagampitiya Subodharamaya, Maduwanwela Walauwa, Vijayananda Viharaya-Galle and few other places near the coastal area. Animal figures, floral figures, geometric shapes, some objects and decorative motifs were illustrated from the Mosaic art tradition. Sri Lankan Mosaic art can be considered as art historical, archaeological and historical evidence which provide details about artistic features, techniques, symbolism, cultural combinations and trade relationships. According to the principal objective; introduction to Mosaics, historical background of Mosaic art, special features, foreign influences, present situation, reasons for weathering of mosaic designs in Sri Lanka and the importance of safeguarding Sri Lankan Mosaic art are describe through this research paper.