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  • Tale of the Colombo-Kandy Road (A1) construction: beside travelling and transportation 
    Samaratunga, I. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    The subjected road of this study is called Colombo-Kandy A1, which was an alternative to the early Colombo-Kandy route which passes through Hanwella, Ruwanwella and Balana. After defeating the Uva-Wellassa uprising in 1818; ...
  • Tamil Borrowings in Sinhala: a Linguistic Approach 
    Weerawardhana, V. (Staff Development Center, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Background: Sinhala is an Indo - Aryan Language. Tamil is a Dravidian Language. Although these two languages belong to separate linguistic families they have interrelationships. The main reason for this situation is ...
  • Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations 
    Ain, Q.U. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Pharwala fort is located in the territory of Islamabad, on the left bank of Soan River about 35 kilometers from Islamabad. Pharwala fort was built by Kaigohar founder of the Gakharr dynasty. Pharwala fort is a glimpse of ...
  • Teachings on Non -violence in Jainism 
    Herath, H.M.O. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The term Non- violence is very popular in the present public debate because, people are struggling for non- violence all around the world. Non-violence is a term that most usually refers to an absence of aggression, violence ...
  • The Temples of Katasraj in Pakistan between Legend and History 
    Akram, M. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Katasraj (also spelled as Katas Raj) is the name of a historical place in Pakistan- at a distance of around 162 kilometres from Islamabad towards Lahore- where a cluster of ancient buildings and temples are located around ...
  • Terra Cotta Elephant Figures used in Sri Lanka for Rituals and Beliefs 
    Nishanthi, M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The motive in humans to employ various creations for his needs run through the inception of the human civilization. Such creations have been used for day to day chores as well in various rituals, rites and sacraments. There ...
  • The Terracotta Hoards as Remnants of Rituals Practiced at Elephant Kraals in Sri Lanka 
    Manatunga, Anura (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The terracotta hoards found in Sri Lanka have been vividly interpreted. The close relationship of these hoards with elephants has been pointed out by the present writer in series of research presentations based on his ...
  • Than & Sattra institution: a living heritage of Sankaradeva legacy 
    Borkakoti, Sanjib Kumar (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Assam has a living heritage belonging to the legacy left by the medieval saint Srimanta Sankaradeva (1449 AD - 1568 AD). Known both as Thân & Sattra, this institution has survived five centuries and is still flourishing. ...
  • Tools of Communication vis-à-vis Culture and Religion: Nuakhai the Religious Culture of Western Orissa Penuakhai the Religious Culture of Western Orissa People: a Case Study 
    Sabath, A.; Das, S.; Samal, S.K. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The number of tribes that reside in Orissa is the highest anywhere in India. They are also the most backward in the economic ladder of Orissa. Different tribes have different culture, traditions, language and rituals. ...
  • Tour itinerary and old travelogue 
    Ahmed, M. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    A tourist road that includes visits to a variety of historical sites, places of cultural interest, or innate attractions an itinerary undertaken for literary, cultural, educational, health, or sports purposes. Tour itinerary ...
  • Tourism management in Kandy world heritage site and its impact on economic development 
    Herath, H. M. N. S. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The demand for a new heritage concept that monuments and landscapes are active in creating a sense of history is viewed not only from a scientific and academic point of view but also as part of a more sensitive and effective ...
  • Tracing Hindu Elements in Desposoryoof Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines 
    Eballo, A.D. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The Researcher will use Ethnographic approach, utilizing in-depth interview of the key informants, participant-observation and triangulation. Key informants include the folks of Malolos, Bulacan who participate in ...
  • Tracing the Socio-economic Roots of the Buddhist Concept of Universal Monarch (Cakkavatti) 
    Barua, K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Universal monarch (Cakkavatti) who is also called the virtuous king (dhammiko dhammaraja) is a well-known concept in Buddhism. In cakkavatti sīhanadasutta of Dīganikaya Buddha discusses the Universal Monarch. This idea ...
  • Tracing the Tracks: Road, Road Culture, and Romance in the Sangam Tamilnadu 
    Vijailakshmi, U.R. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    Microhistory in a sense, captures the life of ordinary people during extraordinary circumstances or during macro-historical events. The purpose of this paper is to bring out the life style of the Sangam Tamils through the ...
  • Trade Centers of Early Medieval Eastern India and Their connectivity 
    Kumar, A. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    The Post Gupta social formation was marked by the emergence of regional identities. Right from the time of the Guptas, and more so during the post Gupta time the process of the origin and evolution of states which was till ...
  • Tradition of Domesticating Elephants and its Inherent Association with the Folklore of Assamese Society 
    Goswami, G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Elephants, one of the biggest animals to have walked on the planet, have always been part and parcel of human evolution. They are one of the most respected animals for different reasons for diverse communities. Right from ...
  • Traditional Fusion Dance- a solution of artistry to ethnic prejudice 
    Weerasinghe, A.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    During a performance of a collaborated dance which I choreographed using Kandyan (Udarata) and Bharata Natyam dance forms, I realized many similarities between the nuances of the two dance forms and the elegance of its ...
  • Traditional Ivory Crafts and Technology in Sri Lanka: A Historical and Technological Perspective 
    Rambukwella, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Firm evidence of ivory crafts and technology in Sri Lanka goes back to the pre-Christian era. Early Brahmi inscriptions and archaeological data provide information of ivory objects, craftsmen and craftsmanship in the ...
  • Traditional Management Systems in Temple village 
    Ratnayake, P.B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Temple villages or the Devala villages in the ancient Sri Lankan landscape play a major role in the society. There are hundreds of Viharas and Devalas throughout the country, which were built with the direct sponsorship ...
  • Traditional Theravāda Theory on the Authenticity, Substantiality and Historicity of the Abhidhamma 
    Sugunaseela Thero, Yakkaduwe (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The traditional Thēravāda idea of the authority of Abhidhamma is none other than, ‘the Doctrine of Abhidhamma taught by the Buddha. Although it is so, there exist doubts about the authenticity of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka as ...

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