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  • Nalanda Metal Icon Art (Dhatu-Silpa) 
    Sawarna (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Nalanda metals has significant value in the history of metals. We find metals different types of excavation. The technology/methodology is totally depends upon literary sources. The Nalanda metal, icon-casting in bronze ...
  • NANDA RAJ JAAT: The World’s Longest Pilgrimage on Foot 
    Chauhan, A. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Nanda Raj Jaat is the world’s longest, most adventurous, expensive and one of the most hazardous pilgrimages. It is a 280km long journey, conducted barefoot in the Himalayan region of UttarakhandState of India. It is ...
  • Nata Sankirtana: A Cultural Heritage of India 
    Singh, M. Thoiba (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Manipuri Nata Sankirtana is a form of worship to the followers of Goudiya Vaishnavism. It is considered as a Mahayajna (complete sacrifice).The Vaishnava architects trace its origin to the aesthetics and philosophy of ...
  • The need for building public diplomacy to strengthen regional cooperation – The case for South Asia 
    Raja, N.K.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Since time immemorial, India is acclaimed all over the world for its peculiar culture that celebrates diversity, plurality and tolerance and that strives for peace and harmony and progress of all human kind. It is these ...
  • Neolithic Cartography and Trade Routes in South Western Coastal Maharashtra, India 
    Rane- Kothare, A. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    Following research paper deals with discovery of new evidences in Western Maharashtra by the author Anita Rane-Kothare of Maps engraved on hillocks, indicating trade routes towards the Deccan plateau from the Neolithic ...
  • New Discovery at Koh Ker, the Lost City of Khmer Empire in 10th Century 
    Chanratana, C. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Ancient Cambodia, in Angkor time was rich and glorious. An abundance of temples and architectural infrastructures were built by Khmer kings from one generation to another, gradually, expanding the kingdom. New settlements ...
  • Non-Human Citizens: Circus Elephants and Indian Law 
    Rayaroth, N.P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Like the poignant journey of Solomon, the Asian elephant in Jose Saramago’s wonderful novel, The Elephant’s Journey, I hope to chronicle some significant historical moments from the trails and travails of Indian circus ...
  • Numismatic References on the Ancient Epigraphic Records (A Special Reference to Bihar) 
    Dwivedi, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Ancient epigraphic records of Bihar are one of the major sources of the study of ancient scenario of the state. In this aspect, the study of numismatic references to the epigraphic records is highly recommendable. The ...
  • Obesity of the Laity and Monks in Present-day Thailand 
    Umavijani, C. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The last 40-50 years in Thailand has been a time of drastic changes in lifestyle. Modernization — with city life and its supermarkets — has made a lot of difference on the people’s eating habits. In the old days, a mother ...
  • An Odyssey of Indian Railways through Cinematic Lens 
    Condra, R. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    Cinema is related to trains from the time of its inception. Both inventions brought world closer and introduced newer aspects of modern world to mankind. They are more than century old and have heritage status. Trains shown ...
  • Oil India Limited: Discovery to incumbent 
    Das, A. (International Seminar on Assamese Culture & Heritage, 2018)
    Petroleum industry in Assam is helping folk to maintain their heritage and helping people to connect with modern era. Oil is one of the most important minerals that the world needs today for industrial progress. Assam is ...
  • On the Schwarzschild singularity 
    Rajapaksha, R.L.R.A.S.; de Silva, N. (University of Kelaniya, 2008)
    The Schwarzschild ABSTRACT metric d<2�� (1- 2; }'dt' (I-�� t'-r' (d02+sin2 Od��' ) appears to behave badly near r = 2m, where gtt becomes zero, and grr tends to infinity1• There is a pathology in the line element that ...
  • Oral Feeding Difficulties Among Children with Cerebral Palsy, Aged Between Birth to 5 Years: Special Challenges Faced by Primary Caregivers During The COVID-19 Pandemic. 
    Serasinghe, C.S.D.; Hettiarachchi, Shyamani (Access To and Through Education Conference, 2021)
    The world has been confronted with the novel pandemic called COVID-19, which has been quickly spreading throughout the world from its first detection in December 2019. Cerebral Palsy(CP) can be defined as a group of disorders ...
  • Oral Tradition and Performative World of Ramlila in Odisha 
    Singh, N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Ramlila is an age old oral tradition of India. It is a dramatic representation of deeds of lord Rama in the form of plays and procession. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ...
  • Pack Animals for Transportation 
    Kothalawala, C. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    Pack Animals such as camels, goats, elephants, mules, donkeys, horses and yaks are used by humans to transport goods, humans, etc. All the weight bears on pack animals’ back. In ancient time, animals such as camels, goats, ...
  • Paintings of Ajanta and Dambulla – A Discussion of the Themes 
    Chavan, S.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The Buddhist art depict Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and other entities; notable Buddhist figures, both historical and mythical; narrative scenes from the life of Buddha, along with mandalas and other graphic aids to practice; ...
  • Paintings of Jātaka Stories and Events from the Life of Buddha from Kizil Rock – Cut Monastery, Xinjiang Province China 
    Urugodawatte, B. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Buddhist art was an important part of Buddhist culture, especially in the bygone eras where access and ability to read Buddhist texts were limited. The Jātaka stories and the events from the life of Buddha portray the ...
  • PALANQUIN : The symbol of Royalty and luxury of ancient Assam: Special reference to wedding rituals and bearers profession 
    Gogoi, H.D.; Goswami, G. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    Palanquin was a means of land transport which is especially used in eastern Asia as well as in Assam usually for one person that consists of an enclosed box-like litter borne on the shoulders of men by means of poles. It ...
  • Palanquin – the wheel-less luxury cart 
    Chakrabarti, M. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    A palanquin, also called palki, is a covered sedan chair on four shafts carried by two, four or more men (Kaahar). Palkis have been mentioned in the Indian epics. A beautifully decorated and covered cart protected its ...

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