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Journal Articles (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Uparathana, U. (2026). An Archaeological Study on the Naga Symbol Associated with Tanks in the Historical Period of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 10(1). DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.10100085.

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Uparathana, U. (2026). Psychosocial and Biological Characteristics of the Veddas in Anuradhapura District: The Interplay between Tradition and Modernization. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 10(1). DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.10100084.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Foragers in Ancient Rainforests in Sri Lanka: Late Pleistocene to Late Holocene Evidence from Fa-Hien Lena Rockshelter. Quaternary Science Reviews (2026).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

An Investigation into the Historical Utility and Present Usage of Ranmasu Uyana, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka (2026). DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1841219.

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

An Archaeological Study on Megalithic Burial Architectures in Sri Lanka: Focusing on Ibbankatuwa, Padavigampola, and Haldummulla (2026).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

An Archaeological Study into the Origin, Usage, and Evolution of the Janthaghara as a Buddhist Monastic Architectural Construction. International Seminar on Integrating Indian Knowledge System: With Reference to Odisha Chapter (2026).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study Based on Tripitaka Sources Regarding Ayurvedic Treatment Methods in Buddhist Era Society. International Seminar on Integrating Indian Knowledge System: With Reference to Odisha Chapter (2026).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

An Archaeo-Zoological Analysis of the Animal Sculptures at the Konark Sun Temple in Orissa, India. 9th International Buddhist Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2026).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2026Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

An Archaeological Study on the Tantrayana Influence in Sri Lanka as Revealed by Antiquities from Jethavana and Abhayagiriya. 9th International Buddhist Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2026).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2025Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Uparathana, U. (2025). An Archaeological Study of Ungulates Found in Prehistoric Excavations in Sri Lanka. Pravachana, 16(1), 24–31. DOI: 10.4038/p.v16i1.59.

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2025Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Uparathana, U. (2025). An Archaeological Study on Prehistoric Human Evidence Found So Far in Sri Lanka. Pravachana, 16(2), 24–31. DOI: 10.4038/p.v16i2.69.

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2025Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Terminal Pleistocene to Mid-Holocene Rainforest in Sri Lanka: Multidisciplinary Insights at Kebella-Lena Rock Shelter. Quaternary Science Reviews (2025).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2025Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study of the Human Activities of the Prehistoric Period in the Anuradhapura Area in North Central Sri Lanka. 7th International Conference on the Humanities (2025).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2025Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Study of Stupa Architecture Based on Selected Archaeological Sites in North Central Sri Lanka. 10th World Archaeological Congress, Darwin, Australia (2025).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2023Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Study of Palaeo and Modern Biodiversity and Its Usage by Present-Day People around Mahakanadarawa Tank (2023).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2023Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

An Investigation on the Methods of Using Archaeological Findings to Support Sanskrit Epic Tales. Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2023).

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Journal Articles (Selected)2022Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Study of Horse in Time and Space (2022).

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Journal Articles (Selected)2021Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study of Social Hierarchy in Ancient Sri Lanka (2021).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2021Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Bone Modification and Taphonomic Study on Faunal Assemblage at Rakhigarhi in Haryana District (2021).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2020Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study of Long Bone and Scapula of Selected Domestic Animals. Pravachana (2020).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2020Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Newly Found Prehistoric Site in Western Sri Lanka. SOSA Conference (2020).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2019Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study of Dietary Patterns and Rituals Based on the Animals of the Common People in Anuradhapura. Pravachana, 10(2) (2019).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2019Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Archaeological Study of Snake Sculpture of Ancient Sri Lanka. Pravachana, 11(1) (2019).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2018Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study of Prehistoric and Early Historic Cultural Information through Archaeological Remains at the Jethavanaramaya Vihara Complex in Anuradhapura. Pravachana, 9(1) (2018).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2016Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

The Principle of Usage of Faunal Evidence in the Early Buddhist Tradition. Pravachana, 7(2) (2016).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2016Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study of Bones and Ivory Objects of the Jethavanaramaya Buddhist Monastery Complex in Anuradhapura. Pravachana, 7(1) (2016).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2016Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Study of Bone and Ivory Objects at Jethavanaramaya in Sri Lanka. Royal Asiatic Society Annual Research Conference (2016).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2016Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Elephant Figure Found in Jethavana Vihara Complex, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. International Conference on the Asian Elephant in Culture and Nature, University of Kelaniya (2016).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2016Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

A Study of Beads at Jethavanaramaya Buddhist Monastery Complex. International Seminar on Symbolism in Indian Art, Archaeology and Literature, Deccan College, Pune, India (2016).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2015Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Animal Bones Study at Rakhigarhi. IAAH International Conference, University of Kelaniya (2015).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Journal Articles (Selected)2013Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Buddhist Cave Architecture in Western India. Vesakhanda Magazine (2013).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2013Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Study of Rock Art at Neelagirikanda and Tharulengala Cave Complex in Ampara. Royal Asiatic Society Annual Research Conference (2013).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Conference Papers (Selected)2013Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies

Study of Faunal Remains at Rakhigarhi Early Harappan Site, Haryana, India. International Conference on Indus Civilization, University of Kerala, India (2013).

Recorded under Ven. Dr. Uduwila Uparathana.

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Uparathana, U. (2026). An Archaeological Study on the Naga Symbol Associated with Tanks in the Historical Period of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 10(1). DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.10100085.

Uparathana, U. (2026). Psychosocial and Biological Characteristics of the Veddas in Anuradhapura District: The Interplay between Tradition and Modernization. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 10(1). DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.10100084.

Foragers in Ancient Rainforests in Sri Lanka: Late Pleistocene to Late Holocene Evidence from Fa-Hien Lena Rockshelter. Quaternary Science Reviews (2026).

An Investigation into the Historical Utility and Present Usage of Ranmasu Uyana, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka (2026). DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1841219.

An Archaeological Study on Megalithic Burial Architectures in Sri Lanka: Focusing on Ibbankatuwa, Padavigampola, and Haldummulla (2026).

An Archaeological Study into the Origin, Usage, and Evolution of the Janthaghara as a Buddhist Monastic Architectural Construction. International Seminar on Integrating Indian Knowledge System: With Reference to Odisha Chapter (2026).

A Study Based on Tripitaka Sources Regarding Ayurvedic Treatment Methods in Buddhist Era Society. International Seminar on Integrating Indian Knowledge System: With Reference to Odisha Chapter (2026).

An Archaeo-Zoological Analysis of the Animal Sculptures at the Konark Sun Temple in Orissa, India. 9th International Buddhist Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2026).

An Archaeological Study on the Tantrayana Influence in Sri Lanka as Revealed by Antiquities from Jethavana and Abhayagiriya. 9th International Buddhist Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2026).

Uparathana, U. (2025). An Archaeological Study of Ungulates Found in Prehistoric Excavations in Sri Lanka. Pravachana, 16(1), 24–31. DOI: 10.4038/p.v16i1.59.

Uparathana, U. (2025). An Archaeological Study on Prehistoric Human Evidence Found So Far in Sri Lanka. Pravachana, 16(2), 24–31. DOI: 10.4038/p.v16i2.69.

Terminal Pleistocene to Mid-Holocene Rainforest in Sri Lanka: Multidisciplinary Insights at Kebella-Lena Rock Shelter. Quaternary Science Reviews (2025).

A Study of the Human Activities of the Prehistoric Period in the Anuradhapura Area in North Central Sri Lanka. 7th International Conference on the Humanities (2025).

Study of Stupa Architecture Based on Selected Archaeological Sites in North Central Sri Lanka. 10th World Archaeological Congress, Darwin, Australia (2025).

Study of Palaeo and Modern Biodiversity and Its Usage by Present-Day People around Mahakanadarawa Tank (2023).

An Investigation on the Methods of Using Archaeological Findings to Support Sanskrit Epic Tales. Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (2023).

Study of Horse in Time and Space (2022).

A Study of Social Hierarchy in Ancient Sri Lanka (2021).

Bone Modification and Taphonomic Study on Faunal Assemblage at Rakhigarhi in Haryana District (2021).

A Study of Long Bone and Scapula of Selected Domestic Animals. Pravachana (2020).

Newly Found Prehistoric Site in Western Sri Lanka. SOSA Conference (2020).

A Study of Dietary Patterns and Rituals Based on the Animals of the Common People in Anuradhapura. Pravachana, 10(2) (2019).

Archaeological Study of Snake Sculpture of Ancient Sri Lanka. Pravachana, 11(1) (2019).

A Study of Prehistoric and Early Historic Cultural Information through Archaeological Remains at the Jethavanaramaya Vihara Complex in Anuradhapura. Pravachana, 9(1) (2018).

The Principle of Usage of Faunal Evidence in the Early Buddhist Tradition. Pravachana, 7(2) (2016).

A Study of Bones and Ivory Objects of the Jethavanaramaya Buddhist Monastery Complex in Anuradhapura. Pravachana, 7(1) (2016).

Study of Bone and Ivory Objects at Jethavanaramaya in Sri Lanka. Royal Asiatic Society Annual Research Conference (2016).

Elephant Figure Found in Jethavana Vihara Complex, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. International Conference on the Asian Elephant in Culture and Nature, University of Kelaniya (2016).

A Study of Beads at Jethavanaramaya Buddhist Monastery Complex. International Seminar on Symbolism in Indian Art, Archaeology and Literature, Deccan College, Pune, India (2016).

Animal Bones Study at Rakhigarhi. IAAH International Conference, University of Kelaniya (2015).

Buddhist Cave Architecture in Western India. Vesakhanda Magazine (2013).

Study of Rock Art at Neelagirikanda and Tharulengala Cave Complex in Ampara. Royal Asiatic Society Annual Research Conference (2013).

Study of Faunal Remains at Rakhigarhi Early Harappan Site, Haryana, India. International Conference on Indus Civilization, University of Kerala, India (2013).