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3rd Biennial Conference - 2015: Recent submissions

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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) ...
Deconstituted Heritage: The (Un)making of a ‘Buddhist’ Heritage Site in Central India

Simte, L.L. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The ultimate aim of heritage conservation one could assert is not to conserve cultural materials for its own sake but, rather, to maintain (and shape) the values embodied by them — with physical intervention or treatment ...
The Portrayal of Women in Gandhara Art

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

The ancient Gandhara region has a diversified history. Gandhara region had experienced a noteworthy status at all times. The region has a very strong cultural and historical background since earliest times, which reputes ...
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 ...
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 ...
Demonstration Effect in Sri Lankan Tourist Destination

Samarathunga, W.H.M.S.; Pathirana, H.P.A.S. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Tourism is growing at a double digit rate in Sri Lanka and is deemed economically beneficial with increased foreign currency earnings, employment generation and foreign direct investments. However, according to academic ...
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 ...
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 ...
First Palaeopathological Example of Dental Abscess from Pre-historic Sri Lanka

Ranaweera, L.; Adikari, G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Sri Lanka is an island off the tip of southeast of Indian subcontinent and possesses a pre-historic human skeletal record covering 34,000 years, which is inclusive of Meolithic period, Iron age and Historic period. ...
Social Prerequisites for a Flourishing Initiation of Buddhist Meditation: A Clarification

Rathnasiri, R.M. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

As tradition exposes, the Bodhisatta in the Tusita heaven had eight great investigations (aṭṭha māhāvilokanāni viloketi): (1) the time of his birth, (2) the continent where he would be born, (3) the region, (4) the family, ...
Use of Natural Elements as Surface Decoration Elements: An Examination of Traditional Earthenware Products in Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe, W.M.N.D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Clay is a natural material that can be identified as one of the most useful material in the world. Water, fire, air, earth and space are the basic natural elements in the planet. These are recognized as Panchamaha Butha, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Remains and Legacy of Buddhist Monasteries in Shangla, Pakistan

Ghani-ur-Rahman (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

As part of the larger cultural mass of the Indo-Pak subcontinent, Pakistan has been the center of cultural activity through the ages. But many of the areas still need thorough documentation and conservation. District ...
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, ...
The Role of the Media in the Promotion of Sri Lankan Cultural Tourism

Priyangana, T.D.S.G. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or region’s culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion ...
Shad-Danta Jataka- Depicted In Ajanta Caves

Premsagar, P.S.; Jagtap, P.D. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

In 1972, the General Conference of UNESCO adopted a resolution regarding protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The List of recorded sites on the World Heritage now stands at 981. There are 32 World ...
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 ...
Protection of Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) of South Asia in Digital Libraries and Museums

Perera, K. (Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Traditional medicines and therapies, traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) are used in music, artwork and designs. These are all elements of what is known as traditional knowledge (TK). South Asian countries are rich ...
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. ...

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