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Acoustic similarities between Sinhala language and Assamese

Goswami, G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The study of specific languages which are linked to certain areas of research has become increasingly common and essential to the understanding of the language as a whole. This paper aims to study, analyze and compare ...
Administration of Udugampola, sub kingdom: A Historical and Archaeological Legacy

Wijesuriya, D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This paper aims to bring forward with a new perspective of the remaining factors concerning the historical and archaeological backdrop of Udugampola, a sub kingdom of the Kotte kingdom existent in the history of Sri ...
Ancient Religious and Astronomical Symbols – A Reappraisal

Srivastav, O.P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Symbols have the pivotal role in any society or any culture of mankind. You cannot think of a society without any symbols. Symbols are used to relate a tangible object with an intangible concept. Symbols give meaning to ...
Archaeological Landscape of the Lower Montane Region of Sri Lanka: Socio-Cultural Aspects of Archaeological Sites

Rambukwella, C. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The objective of the research is to study the socio-cultural aspects of archaeological sites in the middle Mahaweli river basin which represents the lower montane region of the island. The area of study is significant ...
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 ...
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 ...
Beach Tourism and its Positive Environmental Impacts (Related to Unawatuna coastal area)

Rathnayake, M.V.R.M.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Tourism is the main foreign exchange earning industry in Sri Lanka in present. Beach tourism is one of the main environmental tourism product, since tourism started as an industry in Sri Lanka. Still beach tourism is the ...
Bridging the Gender Gap: Reflections on the Pronounced Femininity in the Buddhist Art of Ratnagiri, Odisha (India)

Trivedi, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Gender gap has been identified as a new crisis having adverse bearings on the economic and cultural growth of human kind. It is generally defined as a disproportionate difference between the sexes, specifically referring ...
The Buddhist cultural heritage of Taxila valley: its nature, importance, Preservation & promotion

Shaheen, I. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Taxila valley is widely known throughout the world for its Buddhist cultural heritage. The heritage material shows the development of Buddhism in Pakistan over centuries. In fact, it consists of a number of archaeological ...
Buddhist Relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand: A Case Study of exhibition design of Upali Museum, Dhammaram Temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Prasopchigchana, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The objective of this research was to explore an exhibition design on the topic of Buddhist relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand. A case study of exhibition design of Upali Museum, Dhammaram Temple, Ayutthaya, ...
Buddhist Soft Skills as a tool for Peace and Harmony in the Multi-Cultural Society

Chandrasekara, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Buddhist soft skills were introduced to the world by the Buddha 2600 years ago in India. It can be used as conflict resolution tools in any given situation without any discrimination. It basically focuses on understanding ...
Buddhist view of other Religions

Peiris, H.R.N. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Religions make individuals more social friendly as its teachings mainly focusing on social responsibilities. Yet, conflict among the devotees of different religions can be seen very commonly in the modern world. ...
Built on Shifting Sands: Ceramic Analysis and Gender in South Asian Archaeology

Srimaal, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This paper will explore and evaluate the potential of existing theoretical frameworks in South Asian archaeological research which deal with questions of gender and its manifestations in past societies. Questions like, ...
Colonial legacy in Pune: An academic and architectural heritage

Dasture, P. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Historical readings on the colonial heritage of education are rather limited. Furthermore, a study of this nature focusing principally on the city of Pune, is even more difficult to find.Heritage is all around us; it can ...
A comparative study of Dhrupad and Borgeet

Gogoi, H.D.; Hazarika, B. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Dhrupad is accepted to be the oldest existing form of North Indian classical music. The Dhrupad tradition is invariably a major heritage of Indian culture. The origin of this music is linked to the recitation of Sama ...
Constructing narratives of everyday life and aspects of Kandyan social order through personal diaries

Bulankulame, I. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

As a researcher I got interested in the use of diaries as a method of capturing qualitative data and constricting life histories, with the encounter of a personal experience. Biographers, historians and literary scholars ...
Cultural Tourism and Museums

Widyarathne, S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The heritage of a country plays a key role in cultural tourism. In global tourism, this is identified as a rapidly growing segment. Mainly, this trend is set with people who professionally qualified and specialized in ...

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