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  • Archaeological Landscape of the Lower Montane region of Sri Lanka: socio-religious aspect of archaeological sites 
    Rambukwella, C. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The objective of the study is to survey the emergence and the development of the early human settlements in the middle Mahaweli river basin. This area represents the lower montane region of the island. The lower montane ...
  • Archaeological Site Museums of Bangladesh: Their Role and Importance in the Site Preservation and Presentation of Moveable National Heritage 
    Islam, M.A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Bangladesh is very rich in its archaeological wealth of both the pre-Muslim and Muslim periods. But due importance was not given to archaeological investigation and research this area for a long time due to several causes. ...
  • Archaeology in India: Future of Past 
    Tripathi, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Beginning of archaeology in India is traced back to 1784, with the foundation of the Asiatic Society in Calcutta. Appointment of Colonel A. Cunningham as Archaeological Surveyor from 1st December 1861 is taken as the ...
  • Archaeology of North Cachar: Recent archaeological exploration in Assam 
    Thakuria, T. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The paper discusses the results of recent archaeological exploration conducted in North Cachar district of Assam. It was a successful exploration in locating five stone jar localities along with the evidence of habitation ...
  • Archeo-philately: New Dimensions in Heritage Studies 
    Dasture, P.; Vartak, A.; Mudgal, K.; Xalxo, G.; Bhatt, E. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Although it is known as the ‘King of Hobbies’; philately is not merely stamp collection but a serious study of stamps, covers, cancellations & postal stationery. A small piece of paper has the ability to reveal in depth ...
  • Artistic Expressions on the Vehicles 
    Bhat, R. (The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, 2017)
    The heritage of ‘transport’ is as ancient as the human existence; transport has much more significance than the ‘movement’. The phenomenon of transport entails the connection of cultures, carrier of ideas as well as ...
  • As a soft power skill how personal image is build up on cultural heritage in Sri Lankan male modelling industry 
    Jinadasa, Manoj; Priyankara, Roshan (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Modelling is a fashion for establishing one’s body and psychological personality in a live set- up of audience reception. It is identified that how young mens’ costume and art designing are configured by the use of traditional ...
  • Asian Elephants Anthropomorphised: from Parables to Popular Culture 
    Kumar, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Animals have been anthropomorphised in fables of almost all the cultures of the world since time immemorial. Children often have their first perceptions of the characteristics of animals through these anthropomorphisms - ...
  • Asian Elephants in Christianity (India and Abroad) 
    Johns, J. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Asian elephants have contributed to Indian religions in a great way especially with their representations in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain art. The contribution to a foreign religion, Christianity is evident but scarce in ...
  • Asian Elephants in Sri Lanka: A Selective Annotated Bibliography 
    de Silva, A.P.U. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Asian or Asiatic elephants called as Elephas maximus are distributed in South- East Asia from India in the West to Borneo in the East. Normally the Asian elephant is smaller than the African elephant. As such Asian ...
  • Asian Elephants in the Chittagong Hill Tracts: A Perspective 
    Chakma, J.; Chakma, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    CHT is a unique part of the country of Bangladesh, both in terms of landscape and its people with 13 different ethnic groups. The area of the Chittagong Hill Tracts is about 13,184 km2, which is approximately one-tenth of ...
  • ‘Asian Elephants’ in ‘Madhubani’ Paintings: Legends, Mythology and Iconography 
    Yegnaswamy, J. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    “Madhubani” is an ancient folk art of the Mithila region in Bihar, India. Until the year 1960, only the families undertook the art of Madhubani painting, as the skills were transferred exclusively from mothers to daughters. ...
  • Asoka: The pioneer of heritage in public diplomacy as soft power through the Dhammayattas 
    Singh, Priyasen (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Buddhism holds its roots in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. Lord Buddha, born in Lumbini travelled extensively throughout modern day Bihar, UP and Nepal; his meditations and preaching forming the pillars around which ...
  • Aspects of structural remains in Patliputra 
    Ara, B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The ancient city of Pataliputra occupies an honoured place in the history of India and also in the history of Magadha. Being a city of the seat of power of the imperial Mauryans, not only it basked in the glory for ...
  • An Assessment of the Influence of Fundamental Factors on Share Prices in Sri Lanka 
    Fernando, G.W.J.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2008)
    This study analyses certain fundamental factors which are determinants of equity share prices in Sri Lanka. These factors are earning, growth, leverage, risk and company size. The literature review of the study have ...
  • Association of Elephants with Goddess Lakshmi: Myth, Ritual, and Temples 
    Sankrityayan, N.K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Myths encapsulate what societies have envisaged of as sacred, and they articulate the manner in which the sacred is understood in that society. The paper tries to look on those myths associated with the goddess Lakshmi, ...
  • Attendance, Composition and Health Status of Captive Elephants (Elephas maximus) at the Annual Sonpur Livestock Fair, Bihar, India 
    Ashraf, N.V.K.; Anavangote, A.R.; Talukdar, A; Choudhury, B.; Menon, V.; Maheshwary, R.; Narayanan, A. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Attendance, husbandry practices and demographics of elephants attending Sonpur Mela, the largest livestock fair in Asia, is compiled and compared based on the 15 years of data collected from 2001-15. At each health camp ...
  • Attributes of Elephants as Seen in Jātaka Aṭṭhakathā 
    Tayade, M.B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    ‘Elephant’ in pāli as hatthi, nāga is known for its attributes. It is said that elephants have many additional attributes we humans lack; incredible long range infrasound, communicating in voices we never hear, such ...
  • Awareness of Sexual Education to Conceived Women and all through Enriching Dramatic Dance of ‘Sabaragamu Dola Upatha’ by Charmer 
    Salgamuwa, D.W. (Staff Development Center, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    ‘Sabaragamuwa Dola Upatha’ which is cited as an inspiring dramatic shanthikarma has been conducted in the Sabaramuwa Province of Sri Lanka for centuries. This provides counseling and awareness on issues and complications ...
  • Ayurveda and Elephant: A Study of the Elephant from Medical Sciences 
    Kolarkar, R. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The elephant plays a significant role in the life of human beings. Its enormity, strength and body with its tusks and even its bones are used by humans for various purposes. It is used in battles and wars for its size and ...

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