Professor Anurin Indika Diwakara

Prof. (Mrs.) Anurin Indika Diwakara

Professor

Contact:

(Room Number) K2 207/5

Department of Sinhala

University of Kelaniya

Sri Lanka

Tel:     (Extension) 696

           +94-11-2914493 (Office)

           +94-60-2333672(Residence)

Educational Qualification:

• M. A (Linguistics-By Course work)¸ University of Kelaniya¸ Sri Lanka -2004.

• M.Phil (Sinhala- By Research work)¸ University of Kelaniya¸ Sri Lanka -2003.

• B. A. (Special) Degree in Sinhala (First class), University of Kelaniya- 1999.

Academic Distinctions:

• Professor D.J. Wijerathne memorial Gold Medal for the best performance in Sinhala language in 1999. Prof. D.J. Wijerathne fund, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka.

• Rev Kotahene Sri Praghnakeerthi Mahatera memorial Gold Medal for the best Performance in the faculty of Humanities in 1999, Alumni Association of University of Kelaniya.

• Rev. Ratmalane Sri Dharmaloka memorial Gold Medal for the best Performance (The highest marks among the faculties) in the University of Kelaniya in 1999, Alumini association University of Kelaniya.

Research:

• Kaegalu Disthrikkaye Shila Lipi ha Sannasvalin Helivana Deshapalana¸ Samajika¸Sanskrutika¸ Artika ha Bhashathmaka Thorathuru pilibadha Vimarshanathmaka Addhiyanayak. (An Investigative study on political, sociological, cultural¸ economical and linguistical details from inscriptions and Sannas of Kegalla District. from12th century to19th century) M. Phil thesis, submitted for the University of Kelaniya.2003 (written in Sinhala)

Research Papers:

• Polonnaruva Gal Lipiya pilibadha Vicharathmaka Addhyayanayak (An analytical study on Polonnaruwa stone pillar inscription) Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya. 2003.

• Kotagama Demala Sel puvaru lipiya pilibadha Vicharathmaka Addhiyanayak (An analytical study on KOTAGAMA Tamil inscription) Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya. 2004.

• Sinhala Bhashave Parihaniyata balapana Pasal Addhyapanaya (The effect of school education system for the decay of Sinhala language) Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya.2005.

• Sinhala Bhashave Parihaniyata balapana Shisshya Gaetalu (The Effect of the problems faced by the students for the decay of Sinhala language) Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya. 2006.

Research Articles:

• Anuradhapura Yugaye Shila Lekanawalin Heliwana Krushikarmantaya pilibadha Vimarshanatmaka Addiyanayak. (Study on ancient agriculture in Anuradhapura Period), Sambasha, vol.XII, 2002, Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

• Lakdiwa shila lipiwalin heliwana reki raksha pilibadha Addiyanayak. (A study on Job opportunities in Ceylon, according to the inscriptions) (B.C 3 – A.D.10), Dinesa, vol. 0I, 2002, Esura enterprices, Kelaniya

• Sellipiwalin heliwana rajawarunge visheshana nama pilibadha addiyanayak. (Admiring names of the kings, according to inscription) Dinesa, vol. II, 2003. Esura enterprices, Kelaniya.

• Polonnaru Yugaye Gadya Bhasha suwarupaya pilibadha kruti tunak esurin kerena Addiyanayak. (Study about system of prose in Polonnaruwa reign, with the aid of three source book) Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, vol. IV. 2002/2005, University of Kelaniya.

• Tibet jatika S.Mahinda himiyange kavviya nirmana. (Rev.S. Mahinda's Poems), Sahityaya, Special Volume - 2005, Department of Cultural Affaires.

• II Vijayabahu Rajya Samaya ha Polonaru Gal Lipiya. (Polonnaruwa stone pillar inscription and King II Vijayabahu) Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, 2005, Ministry of Education and Higher Education

• Hatara Koralaye Rajakariya pilibadha Addiyanayak. (A Study on Four Korala’s Government service) Journal of Sambasha, vol. XIII, 2005, Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

• Abhilekanawalin heliwana Mahayanika Toraturu. (Mahayana Dharma, according to inscriptions) Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, 2006, Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

• Bhasha Shakkyatawa ha Minis Molaya.(Language ability and human brain) Journal of Sambasha, vol. XIV, 2006, Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

• Mav Bhashawata Amatarawa wenat Bhashawak Igenima.(How to Learn a Language other than mother tongue) Journal of Viddyavasa, 2006,Alumini Association, Minioluwa

• Chulladanurdhara Jathakaya, Maname Kolama and Maname. (Chulladanurdhara Jathakaya, Maname Kolama and Maname) Journal of Ranga Soba, 2006, Peopal’s Bank

• Bhashawe Vividatwaya. (Verious characteristice of Language) Journal of Dinesa, vol. III, 2007, Samanthi bookshop, Ja-ela.

• Beligala purana viharaye aitihasika wedagatkama. (Importance of Beligala anciant Viharaya) Journal of Nuwana, vol. V, 2007, Department of Sinhala Language, Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Books:

Sinhala:

• Kanadara Koralaye Jana aedahili ha Vishvasa.(Rituals and believes of Kanadara Koralaya) Godage and brothers, Colombo, 2002.

• Yuganthaya Navakatha Vimarshana. (Criticism of Yugantaya Novel) Godage and brothers, Colombo, 2002.

• Kanadara koralaye jana jivithaya ha agamika puda sirith. (Religious festivals and general life of Kanadara Koralaya) Godage and brothers, Colombo, 2003

• Beldutu hatara koralaya.Samanthi bookshop, Ja-ela. 2005

• Devana basa Sinhala. (Sinhala as a Secondary Language) (For Tamil students) (Grade Six), Department of Education, Isurupaya¸ 2006

• Aitihasika keegalu satahan. (Historical notes of Kegalla) Samanthi book shop, Ja-ela. 2007.

• Selalihini Sandeshaya Vimarshana, Samanthi book shop, Ja-ela. 2007

• Shastriya lipi Sangrahaya. (Collection of Literary Article) Godage and brothers, Colombo, 2007

Editing:

• Dinesa, periodical, Vol. 0I, Esura enterprices, Kelaniya. 2002

• Alumini Derectory, (Volume-01) Alumni Association, University of Kelaniya. 2002.

• Dinesa, periodical, Vol. II, Esura enterprices, Kelaniya. 2003.

• Dinesa, periodical, Vol. III, Samanthi book shop, Ja-ela. 2007.