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The digital „Durga‟: tracing religio-cultural development through Willaim Blake‟s mythopoeic structures

Ghosal, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

“Our cultural values, which often include particular religious beliefs, shape our way of living and acting in the world. Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability explores the importance of indigenous values and spirituality ...
Developing Archaeological tourism in prehistoric cave sites of Sri Lanka: potentials and pitfalls

Saldin, M. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The aim of this paper is to present a preliminary discussion of the potentials and pitfalls of developing archaeological tourism in prehistoric cave sites in Sri Lanka. It is evident that there were prehistoric settlements ...
Play of novice monks before and after being ordained: an exploratory study

Khamra; Pathirana, B.D.D. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

According to the Buddhist texts, monks are considered as distinctive group of people. Hence, even novice monks, undergo rigorous trainings/ restrictions after being ordained, though they are considered to be children and ...
A historical overview on flora with reference to the Mahāvamsa

Ranasinghe, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The intention of this paper is to identify and categorize the utilization, endemism and distribution of flora mentioned in the Mahāvamsa. The paper is based on the first part of the Mahāvamsa which represents the history ...
A study on paintings at Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya

Embuldeniya, P. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

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 ...
Buddhism in Early Medieval North India (6th Century CE to 13th Century CE)

Yadav, D. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The paper explores the presence of Buddhism in north India during the early medieval period (600 CE-1300 CE) which is generally defined as the decline period in mainstream historical analyses. Present Indian states of ...
An investigation on the origin of the concept of “God Natha” in Sri Lanka

Dilhani, Anuruddhika (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

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 ...
Change of topography of Sri Lanka through time: an interactive web based tool

Vidanapathirana, P.; Piyadasa, A. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The cultural landscape is one of the main sources when interpreting archaeological evidence. This means the knowledge of change of landscape through time plays a vital role in interpreting the archaeological evidence and ...
Navagraha Shanthikarma (Nine planet ritual) in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Pabalu, H. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

Shanthikarma rituals are based upon culture and beliefs of the people. They are usually performed when a person is having problems such as ill health, difficulties in day to day life etc. The purpose of a shanthikarma is ...
Practice of Transhumance among the Bhotiyas of Central Himalaya- A Case Study

Rawat, D.M. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

Since ancient times, the geo-political regions of Kumaon, Garhwal and Himanchal Pradesh have been the centre stage of culture and life of many ethnic communities. The Bhotiyas of central Himalaya, one of the ethnic communities ...
Palm leaf manuscript culture in Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe, Piyadasa (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

Palm leaf, also known as Ola leaf, has been the chief writing material as well as the principal career of knowledge in Sri Lanka from early Anuradhapura period to 20thth century, for more than 2300 years. Even in this ...
“Bokken ranga pāmuda”: gut feeling, instinct and rhetoric of Sri Lankan actor learning

Liyanage, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The mental representation of learning as a dominant model of knowledge acquisition has been a long standing formula for Western pedagogy. Within the sensation-idea-response model (Barnacle 2009, Horn and Wilburn 2005) the ...
Date of the Martello Tower at Hambantota

Wisumperuma, D. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The Martello Tower in Hambantota in the southern Sri Lanka is the sole example of this fortification type in the country. It is a round gun-tower of two stories on a small hill which was designed to be used as a defence ...
A comparative study on Mahayana Sutra of the World Father (loka pitṛu) and the Christian Gospels‟ Universal Father

Dhammakiththi himi (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The concept of a “universal father” is mainly associated with religions that are faith-based and believe in a creator God. Creation and existence is believed by the followers to be at the pleasure of this God. Gospels ...
A study on the communication competence depicted in ''Buthsarana''

Nandasiri, A.G.A.U. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The characteristic of any literacy tradition is to enhance the knowledge of human beings psychologically, biologically and philosophically. This characteristic is seen in most literary creation of classical Sinhala literacy ...
The Afrikan Sri Lankans: culture, community and continuity

Mandy, L. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

The Afrikans* currently living in Sri Lanka are a diverse group. Some are students, some are members of diplomatic missions and embassies. Most intend to return to their home countries once they have attained their goals ...
Studies on Sri Lankan folk drama and ritualistic ceremonies in the Colonial era: a content analysis

Kariyakarawana, S.M. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

Rituals and magic were more significant fact in the pre-colonial mode of production. Arrival of colonialism displaced their practical value and usage by superimposing capitalism over that mode of production. Therefore, ...
Buddhist point of view on married life

Peiris, H.R.N. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

Role of husband and wife in the main society has become more complicated in the modern society. As a result, tendency to separate and divorce is becoming a common factor. Most religions are discussing about the married ...
Decency movement (Sovaniya Andolan): timeless movement from Odisha, India

Dash, B.B. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

Odisha is a coastal state in the eastern part of India. Several pioneering movements have hitherto spread over Odisha through the eras and Decency Movement is one of them, which began in Odisha in 1962. From the last five ...
The role of the traders in monetary transactions in ancient Sri Lanka

Gunawardana, V.D.N.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

Hereby, attention is focused on the study of the monetary transactions in the Anurādhapura period which runs from the 6th B.C. to 1017 A.C. In order to understand the nature of the internal trade of the Anuradhapura period, ...

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