Symposia & Conferences: Recent submissions

  • Decoding and signifying the concept of generating the soft power embedded in crystalline stones as a prevailing feature of Sri Lankan heritage 
    Digoarachchi, Chirath Induma; Hettiarachchi, Geeth M.; Opatha, Imashi (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Throughout the history man is intuitively attracted to crystalline stones and it has been practising for years and still continues. Proving that, it started evolving from prehistoric period with the discovery of using ...
  • Important heritage of Pataliputra 
    Kumar, Dilip; Singh, Akhilesh Kumar (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The capital of ancient Magadha Pātaliputra (Latitude: 25° 35' 11" N & Longitude: 85° 16' 31" E) is situated in the north bank of Ganga of modern Patna dist. of Bihar. Its ancient Sanskrit name was Kusumpura and Puṣpapura ...
  • Kalighat Pata - A contemporary art of Bengal: Role of museum to protect the future of past heritage 
    Das, Puspa (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Kalighat Pata was started around 18th Century at the beginning of the 20th Century. At present, Kalighat Pata belongs to Kalighat area of Kolkata where the famous Kali Temple is located. Earlier we have seen that Kalighat ...
  • Be ‘Grounded’ to soar high: Role of built heritage in soft power; A case of India 
    Asthana, Ananya (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    India’s rich cultural heritage plays a substantial part in its soft power quotient which has become an important tool in international diplomacy. Heritage promotes inter-cultural dialogue between countries and creates ...
  • 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 ...
  • A study of potentials and possibilities in promoting Pilikuttuwa archeological site for domestic and foreign visitors as a minor tourist attraction 
    Weerasinghe, M. D. T. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    The heritage site “Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Viharaya” is an ancient Cave temple situated in Pilikuththuwa, Sri Lanka. This site is significant in several aspects due to its archaeological, religious, cultural and historical ...
  • Mauryan heritage with special reference to West Champaran in Bihar 
    Kumar, Manoj (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Mauryan Art plays an important role in Ancient Indian Art. During this era, the wonderful form of polish on stones and rock crafts were developed. Different kinds of art were developed properly and they received special ...
  • Exploring common maritime history and culture along the North and Southwest Bay of Bengal – Odisha, Bengal and Sri Lanka 
    Mukherji, Mithlesh Jayas (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Indo-Sri Lankan historical ties have commonly been viewed through the prism of various interactions of the Tamil States with either the Tamils in Sri Lanka or the Sinhalese. However, this does injustice to the deep and ...
  • Heritage for education purposes: A case study of Taxila valley 
    Khan, Muhammad Ashraf (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Pakistan is a land of rich cultural heritage. It has an impressive architectural legacy spreading over a vast area and long tradition covering several periods from Mehr Garh to Indus Civilization and even to Gandhara ...
  • 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, ...
  • Manuscript tradition of Assam 
    Bora, Mridu Moucham (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Assam, a north-eastern state of India has a rich history of its tradition, art and culture. The Major part of Assamese traditional painting is covered by the manuscript paintings. The Bhakti movement launched by Saint ...
  • An archaeological investigation of Bairat (Jaipur, Rajasthan): A new perspective 
    Chakradhari, Sudarshan; Kumar, Manoj; Mishra, Ashesh (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Bairat, which is also known as Viratpura, the capital of Virata, king of the Matsya country, during the Mahabharata period. Five Pandavas and their spouse Draupadi passed in concealment the 13th year of their exile. M. ...
  • 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 ...
  • Role of museums in Depicting history of cultural heritage of Pakistan 
    Bano, Sha (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Ancient history of Pakistan is spanned over millions of years. Evidence of human activity in the past can be traced from Stone Age to famous Indus valley civilization and then there is a series of foreign invasions, one ...
  • Monasteries in Ladakh: Witness of cultural peace and war 
    Tashi, Neema (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Ladakh has been one of the beautiful landscapes with the combination of desert, grassland, mighty Himalayan mountains with the live streams of Indus river from which India received its glorious name. With the arrival of ...
  • 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 ...
  • Wijewardena family:Foundation of a long-lasting political family in Sri Lanka 
    Dissanayake, D. M. K. G. K.; Sri Shan, G. A. A. N.; Wijayarathna, W. K. M. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Wijewardena family can trace its ancestry back, with a degree of accuracy to the 15th Century, where the Tudugala Wijewardena family has established roots as a ‘Disava’ to King Parakramabahu VI who was the last king to ...
  • Dambadeni Katikāvata communicates contemporary, ecclesiastical posts and education background 
    Lakmali, K. V.; Deepananda, Rev. Morawaka (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Dambadeni Katikāvata was adopted even before the lapse of one and half centuries after the adoption of Polonnaru Katikāvata and the subsequent reforms of the community of Sangha. This was adopted by the consensus of the ...
  • A Study of Buddhist meditation practices as soft power to improve spiritual tourism in Sri Lanka 
    Dhammasara, Rev. T. Thero; Panampitiya, W. M. G. N. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Soft power explains how modern states can use cultural heritage for positive attraction and persuasion to achieve global influence. Buddhism includes a unique analysis of human psychology and adaptation practices which ...
  • Buddhist heritage of Eastern India: A gateway to soft power diplomacy 
    Paswan, Chandrashekhar (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)
    Buddhism is one of the world's great religions and has deeply influenced the character and evolution of Asian civilization over the past 2,600 years. India has some deeply revered Buddhist sites closely linked to every ...

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