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  • GAJA as Depicted in Indian Arts and Crafts 
    Verman, S.R. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Gaja or elephant has been an integral part of Indian Arts, crafts, culture and heritage since time immemorial. Elephants have been presented repeatedly in Indian Art and sculpture. Sculptures in India are lavishly ornamented. ...
  • Gaja-Sthāpatya: Elephant in Ancient and Mediaeval Architecture 
    Palande-Datar, S.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephant is ubiquitous amongst all the indigenous Indian animals, thus representing and symbolising Indian subcontinent in many ways. From its name, associations and characteristics, the elephant has entered into oral and ...
  • Gajalakshmi: The Evolution and Development 
    Jambhulkar, S.; Bhagat, Y. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The word ‘Gajalakshmi’ is made up of two words gaja plus lakshmi. It is the name given to the sculpture in relief or to the motif of two water sprinkling elephants flanking a female either seated or standing on the blossomed ...
  • Gajendra Moksha: A New Perspective 
    Kulkarni, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The story of Gajendramoksha is narrated in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa for the very first time. In this episode, Viṣhṇu came down to earth to protect Gajendra, the elephant, from the clutches of Makara, the Crocodile and with ...
  • Ganapati Cult and Iconography of God Ganesha and other Elephant Forms 
    Parashar, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The inner vitality of Indian culture has resulted in the intimate connection between nature and human inspirations. That is why, Indian religion, art and literature are rooted in the natural environment. Ganesha the elephant ...
  • Gandhara stupa and Alexander E. Caddy: A contextual investigation of an archaeological campaign into Swat 
    Khan, R. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Indo-Pakistani archaeology has a long history in terms of the epistemological discourse of internalism and externalism. The former may be related to methodical-theoretical developments in the discipline, while the latter ...
  • Ganesha- Mythologies and Reflections of the Elephant-headed God in Modern Popular Culture in India 
    Bajpai, L.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Ganesha or, as is popularly referred- Ganapati is widely revered across India as well as several other countries of South-east Asia traditionally. Generally associated with Hinduism, the devotion towards Ganesha is broadly ...
  • Ganjifa Art: Aesthetic Representation of Elephant in the Playing Cards of Mysore and Moghul Ganjifa 
    Gowda, G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants play a large role in other aspects of Indian life beyond religion. Author Heinrich Zimmer says of elephants in India, "In Hindu miniatures and present-day popular drawings [elephants are] a constantly recurring ...
  • A general relativistic solution for the space time generated by a spherical shell with constant uniform density 
    Wimaladharma, N.A.S.N.; de Silva, N. (University of Kelaniya, 2008)
    In this paper we present a general relativistic solution for the space time generated by a spherical shell of uniform density. The Einstein's field equations are solved for a distribution of matter in the form of a ...
  • Genetic modifier of Hereditary Hemochromatosis gene (HFE) in transfusion dependent thalassemia: phenotype genotype relationship in a Sri Lankan population 
    Padeniya, A.G.P.M. (Staff Development Center, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Background and Purpose: Iron overload is a major complication in patients with transfusion dependant thalassaemia and co- existence of Hereditary Haemochromatosis (HH) aggravates this complication. Two common missence ...
  • A glance at roadscape of principal roads from Colombo to provincial towns in the mid nineteenth century Sri Lanka 
    Manatunga, A. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    The present study is a cursory survey on the roadscape of principal roads which have linked Colombo with provincial towns in the mid nineteenth century. There were seven principal roads from Colombo, the Capital City of ...
  • GOD SAMAN - the earliest convert to Buddhism 
    Perera, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka when it was it was losing ground in India. The very first vision of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka was at Mahiyanganaya. Saman Rala, the veddha chief accepted Buddhism and attained the ...
  • Godna Tradition of Awadh-From Mythology to Modernity 
    Singh, N. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Godna (body tattooing) is believed to be the adaptation of a primitive form of art in India. The art of Godna is closely related to religion and is considered to be a rite de passage in Non-Dwij castes of Awadhi region. ...
  • Golden Thread Glorifying Assam 
    Goswami, G. (International Seminar on Assamese Culture & Heritage, 2018)
    The silk industry in India is quite famous from time immemorial with respect to analyzing the human culture, civilization, customs and traditions. Among all the different types of silk, the natural golden colour silk known ...
  • Grove, Goddess, Houseplant, Bride: Ascetic/Domestic Values in Hindu Worship of Tulsi (Basil) 
    Pintchman, T. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    During the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November), Tulsi, the Basil plant, is honoured in Hindu households throughout India. On the eleventh of the bright fortnight of the month, Tulsi's marriage to Vishnu/Krishna is ...
  • Guru Kula system of teaching in Manipuri dance 
    Lilabati devi, Pukhrambam (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The Guru kula system of teaching is a very traditional way of learning. Before we start learning we did one Puja called Boriba after that the student was accepted by Guru. The Gurukula style of learning brought great clarity ...
  • Hatthi Vijja: The Knowledge Pertaining to Elephants as Seen in Pali Literature 
    Bansod, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Information regarding elephants is scattered throughout Pali literature. It comes in the sutta-s, in the Vinaya-s of the Tipitaka-s and comes very often in the atthakatha-s, especially in the Jataka atthakathas. The Vamsa ...
  • Heritage & Silent Diplomacy as Soft Power: The SAARC & IORAC 
    Seneviratne, S. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    I wish to focus on an integral geographical scape represented by the SAARC & IORAC. Located between two World Systems, this region carries some of the earliest civilizations on the one hand and Colonial domination for over ...
  • Heritage and Authenticity in an Era of Shifting Physical and Ritual Geographies 
    Allocco, A.L. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    forms of religious authority operate with respect to a class of ritual therapies for a negative horoscopic condition called nagadosham (snake blemish) in three spaces: Hindu temples in the United States, the renowned Hindu ...
  • Heritage and environment: Its impact on economic growth and development in India 
    Sharma, Rajni; Sharma, Anu (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The heritage of India is truly enormous, encompassing a wealth of a structural and material heritage, diverse natural bounty and vibrant living culture of many communities and religions. Heritage is protected for its social, ...

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