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Department of Archaeology

University of Peradeniya

Ms. Piyumi Embuldeniya

Lecturer (Probationary)

MSSc. (Kelaniya), PGDip. in Museology (PGIAR, Kelaniya), B.A. (Kelaniya)

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Education

MSSc. Degree in Archaeology

University of Kelaniya

2016

Postgraduate Diploma in Museology

Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya

2018

B.A. (Special) Degree in Archaeology - (First Class)

University of Kelaniya

2013

Current Positions

Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

Deputy Secretary - Museum Society of Sri Lanka

Council Member - Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka

Committee Member - Archaeology Society of Sri Lanka

Positions Held

Research Assistant - Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya

Visiting Lecturer - Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya

Temporary Lecturer - Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya

Secretary - Museum Society of Sri Lanka

Memberships

Member - Sri Lanka Council of Archaeologists

Member - International Council of Museums (ICOM)

Life Member - Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka

Life Member - Museum Society of Sri Lanka

Life Member - Archaeological Society of Sri Lanka

Awards

Gold Medal for the Best Performance in Archaeology at the B.A. (Special) Degree Examination - University of Kelaniya

2013

Most Ven. Professor Bambarande Siriseevali Memorial Gold Medal for Receiving Highest Marks at the B.A. (Special) Degree Examination - Faculty of Social Sciences - University of Kelaniya

2013

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Embuldeniya, P., 2023, “Sri Dalada Vahanse Sambandha Sanskruthika Urumaya Kalamanakaranaya Kerehi Kauthukagarawala Dayakathwaya” (in Sinhala) - The contribution of museums to managing the cultural heritage related to the Sacred Tooth Relic., Pujaniya Dalada Sanskruthiya - Volume 18, Department of Cultural Affairs - Central Province, pp. 102 - 111.

Embuldeniya, P. & Weerasuriya, B., 2023, “Lama Adyapanaya kerehi Dhanathmaka lesa Kauthukagara Sanvidhanaya kirime Vadagathkama” (in Sinhala) - Enhancing child education through positively organizing museums, The Journal of Archaeology and Heritage Studies (JAHS) Volume 8 (I) 2021, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp. 46 - 53.

Embuldeniya, P., 2019, “Mosaics at Karagampitiya Subodharama Vihara, Sri Lanka”, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), ISSN (Online): 2455 - 3662, Volume: 5 Issue: 3 March 2019, EPRA Publishing, pp. 19 - 27.

Embuldeniya, P. & Embuldeniya, A., 2019, “Conceptual Framework for Promoting Food Tourism in Pettah, Sri Lanka”, EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), ISSN (Online): 2455-7838, Volume: 4, Issue:2, February 2019, EPRA Publishing, pp. 211 - 216.

Embuldeniya, P., 2019, “A Study on Cultural Assimilation Indicated from Mosaic Art in Sri Lanka”, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), ISSN (Online): 2455 - 3662, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, February 2019, EPRA Publishing, pp. 1 - 6.

Embuldeniya, P. & Karunarathna, K.G.M., 2019, “Significance of Developing Museums in Sri Lanka as Tourist Attractions: with Special Reference to National Museums”, EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), ISSN (Online): 2455-7838, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, February 2019, EPRA Publishing, pp. 14 - 21.

Embuldeniya, P., 2019, “Sri Lankeeya Ithihasika Sahithya Mulashra thulin heliwana Katharagama pilibanda thathu” (in Sinhala) - The Factors reveals from the Historical Sources on Katharagama, Suriduni Katharagama, Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, pp. 80 - 81.

Vidanapathirana, P., Karunarathna, M. & Embuldeniya, P., 2019 “Morawaka Koralaye Ithihasika Godanegili - Deniyaya Rohala” (in Sinhala) - Ancient Buildings of Morawaka Korala - Deniyaya Hospital, Morawak Korala Wanshaya, Ministry of Cultural and Art Affairs: Southern Province, pp. 246 - 255.

Embuldeniya, P., 2019, “Pulathisipura Rajya Palanaya - (Polonnaru Yugaye Arambhaye sita Palamuwana Parakkramabahu Rajuge Rajya Kalaye Awasanaya Dakwa) (in Sinhala) - The Reign of Pulathisipura (From origin of Polonnaruwa Period to end of the Period of King Prakkramabahu I), Narapathi Yugaye sita Janapathi Yugaya dakwa, Presidential Secretariat Office, Colombo 01, pp. 91 - 100.

Embuldeniya, P., 2018, “Nawagamuwa Dewalaya ha Badunu Paththini Dewagana Adahima Sambandha Puja Widhi” (in Sinhala) - Rituals at Nawagamuwa Paththini Dewalaya, Yugathara Journal of Centre for Heritage Studies, Volume One, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 27 -35.

Embuldeniya, P., 2018, Art in Ancient Water Management System of Sri Lanka, Journal of the Centre for Heritage Studies, Volume One - English Medium, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp.155 - 162.

Embuldeniya, P., 2018, “Pokunuwita Rajamaha Viharaye Sithuwa” (in Sinhala) - Paintings at Pokunuwita Rajamaha Vihara, Amarabhinandana - Felicitation Volume of Professor A. A. D. Amarasekara, Central Cultural Fund, Colombo, pp. 68 - 84.

Manatunga, A., Ratnabahu, N, & Embuldeniya, P., 2018, Rajadrohin lesa namkota marana daduwama niyama karana lada viravarayange namalekhanaya˜ (in Sinhala), 1818 Uwa Wellassa Maha Satana, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Uva Province, pp. 157 - 158.

Manatunga, A., Ratnabahu, N, Abeysinghe, R. M. L. & Embuldeniya, P. (Editors), 2018, “Kohukumbure Raterala Sathuwa thibi Rajasanthaka kala Idam Leysthuwa” (in Sinhala), 1818 Uwa Wellassa Maha Satana, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Uva Province, p.159.

Embuldeniya, P., 2018, A Study on Cult of Goddess Pattini with Special Reference to the Left Bank of Kelani River, Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 1, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 69 - 81.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, “Sithuwam Pradarshitha Kauthukagara” (in Sinhala) - Painting Museums, Samaja Vimarshana, Issue 1, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 17 - 28.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, “Purashila Yugaye Nyashtika Shila Mewalam Nirmanaya” (in Sinhala.) - Production of Core Tools in Paleolithic Period, Santhathi, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 29 - 41.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, “Sri Lankawe Sithuwam Pradarshitha Kauthukagara saha Kalagara” (in Sinhala) - Painting Museums and Art Galleries in Sri Lanka, Sarasavi Lekha, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 116 - 122.

Embuldeniya, P., 2013, “Puravidyava Sadaha Pariganaka Bhavithaya” (in Sinhala) - Computer Applications for Archaeology, Samaja Vimarshana, Issue 1, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 39 - 51.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Embuldeniya, P., 2024, “Communicating the Relationship between Humans and the Natural Environment through the Paintings of the Kandyan Tradition, Sri Lanka”, The Buddhist Perspectives for Peace of Contemporary World, South Indian Buddhist Federation, India, pp. 105 - 112.

Embuldeniya, P., 2017, A Study on Archaeological Significance of Mosaic Art in Sri Lanka, Archaeology Symposium, Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka, pp.182 - 190.

Embuldeniya, P., 2015, “A Study on Animal Figures Found from Mosaic Designs at Karagampitiya Subodharamaya”, Full Paper Volume of International Research Conference 2014, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, pp. 160 - 165.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, “The Potential to Develop an Art Historical Museum in Sri Lanka”, Full Paper Volume of International Research Conference - The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 153 - 158.

PUBLISHED IN ABSTRACT FORM

Embuldeniya, P., 2023, Museum as a tool for Cultural Heritage Management in Sri Lanka, iPURSE (Peradeniya University Research Sessions), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, p. 295.

Rajapakse, A., Chandraratne, R.M.M., Jayaratne, D.K., Menike, S.K.N., Jinadasa, U. & Embuldeniya, P., 2023, A Study of Continuity and Transformation of Archaeo-historical Context of Sindurankanda and its Hinterland, iPURSE (Peradeniya University Research Sessions), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, p. 297.

Weerasuriya, B. & Embuldeniya, P., 2023, Study on the impact of Domestic Tourism in Sri Lanka through promoting new Buddhist heritage sites, 16th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies (ICPBS), Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, pp. 117 - 119.

Weerasuriya, B. & Embuldeniya, P., 2023, Contribution of painting in building social harmony: A study of the representation of hell concept in Sri Lankan paintings, International Conference on Swaraj (Native Models of Self-Governance), Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University Gadag, India, pp. 21 - 22.

Embuldeniya, P. & Weerasuriya, B., 2023, A study on Self-governance aspects revealed through Sri Lankan inscriptions to protect the religious property, International Conference on Swaraj (Native Models of Self-Governance), Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag, India, p. 44.

Embuldeniya, P. & Weerasuriya, B., 2022, Promoting Kandy City as an Open Air Museum, 1st International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM), Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pp. 447 - 451, (Extended Abstract).

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Embuldeniya, P. & Karunarathna, K.G.M., 2020, A Study on Paintings at Lihiniyagala Rajamaha Viharaya, 7th International Congress of the Society of South Asian Archaeology SOSAA (Abstract Volume), Department of History and Archaeology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, p. 62.

Embuldeniya, A. & Embuldeniya, P., 2019, Factors Influencing the Discourse - Practice Gap in Work Life Balance (WLB) of Female Academia in Higher Education (HE) in Sri Lanka, 20th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 144.

Embuldeniya, P., 2019, Flags and banners in Sri Lanka: A study on symbolizing the power of identity of individuals and communities, International Conference on Heritage as Soft Power, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.118.

Embuldeniya, P., & Karunarathna, K.G.M., 2019, Intangible Cultural Heritage associated with Gannewa Korala “Gannewa Koralaya ha bedunu Asparshitha Sanskruthika Urumayan” (in Sinhala), International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka, p. 86.

Embuldeniya, A. & Embuldeniya, P., 2018, Conceptual Framework for Promoting Food Tourism in Pettah, Sri Lanka, 19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC 2018), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.167.

Embuldeniya, P., Karunarathna, K.G.M. & Embuldeniya, A., 2018, A Study on Promoting Hanguranketha Divisional Secretariat Division as a Tourist Destination, 4th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) on 13th -14th December 2018, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya - 2018, p. 82.

Amarasinghe, M. & Embuldeniya, P., 2018, Sculptures and Images related to maritime relationships: with special reference to Anuradhapura Period of Sri Lanka, The International Conference on Maritime Archaeology with Special Reference to Indian Ocean Countries, University of Kerala, India - 6th -13th February 2018, p. 19.

Embuldeniya, P., 2018, A Study on Maritime Relationships Revealed from Mosaic Art of Sri Lanka, The International Conference on Maritime Archaeology with Special Reference to Indian Ocean Countries, University of Kerala, India - 6th -13th February 2018, p. 27.

Embuldeniya, A. & Embuldeniya, P., 2016, Social Awareness of Archaeologically Significant Places in Colombo District, 17th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 227.

Embuldeniya, P., 2016, The Significance of Promoting Lesser-known intangible Heritage in Cultural Tourism Perspective: with special reference to Hewagam Koral, 17th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.216. .

Embuldeniya, P., 2016, A Study on the cult of Goddess Pattini: with special reference to the left bank of Kelani River, The 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.57.

Embuldeniya, P., 2016, A Study on Relationship between Maduwanwela Walauwa and Panamure Kraal: In Art historical Aspect, The International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 84.

Embuldeniya, P. & Gunasekara, I., 2015, The Significance of Currency as a Heritage Transmission Media: with reference to Sri Lankan Rupees, The 3rd Biennial Conference of the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 17

Embuldeniya, P. & Gunasekara, I., 2015, Potentials of Developing Religious Historical Museum in Sri Lanka, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 293.

Embuldeniya, P., 2015, A Study on Sri Lankan Mosaic Art, 6th SSEASR Conference of the South and Southeast Asian Association for the study of Culture and Religion on “Heritage in the History, Culture and Religion of South and Southeast Asia”, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.85.

Embuldeniya, P., 2015, Cultural Assimilation Indicated in Sri Lankan Mosaic Art, International Conference on Humanities, Faculty of Humanities (ICH), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 58.

Amarasinghe, M. Gunasekara, I., Embuldeniya, P., 2015, A Study on Developing Situlpahuva Pilgrimage Site as an Archaeological and Nature Tourists Attraction, International Conference on Postcolonial Societies in Transition, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, p.106.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, Countries which imported Porcelain Products to Sri Lanka during 19th Century: with special reference to Mosaic Art - 15th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 52.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, The Potential of Developing an Art Historical Museum in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference - The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 62 - 63.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, A Study on Animal Figures Found from Mosaic Designs at Karagampitiya Subodharamaya, International Research Conference on Expanding Developmental Horizons through Education, Research and Innovation, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, p.146.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, The Significance of Developing a Painting Museum in Sri Lanka, International Research Sessions (Volume 18) of Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka, p. 675.

Embuldeniya, P. & Bogahawatta, C., 2014, A study on Mosaics at Maduwanwala Walauwa, 7th Annual Research Conference of Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, p.169.

Embuldeniya, P., 2014, A study on Stained glass at St. Lucia Cathedral, 2nd Research Symposium of Temporary Academic Staff (RSTAS), Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 24.

Embuldeniya, P., 2013, A Study on Paintings at Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 11.

Embuldeniya, P., 2013, Some esoteric writing methods of demonological manuscripts - 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p. 08.

Embuldeniya, P., 2013, “Mosaic Nirmana - Karagampitiya Subodharama Viharaya Asurin” (in Sinhala) - Mosaic Art at Karagampitiya Subodharama Temple, 1st National Symposium of Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, University of Rajarata, Sri Lanka, 2013, pp. 10 - 11, (Extended Abstract).

Embuldeniya, P., 2013, Rituals and Beliefs of Nawagamuwa Paththini Dewalaya - International Conference on Asian Art, Culture & Heritage, The International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), The Centre for Asian Studies-University of Kelaniya and The Ministry of Culture and the Arts, Sri Lanka, p.41.

MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD

Undergraduate Prospectus - 2023, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

Yugathara Journal of the Centre for Heritage Studies, Volume Two, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2019.

Abstract Volume, The International Conference on Heritage as Soft Power, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2019.

Journal of the Centre for Heritage Studies, Volume One, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2018.

Yugathara Journal of the Centre for Heritage Studies, Volume One, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2018.

1818 Uwa Wellassa Maha Satana, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Uva Province - 2018.

Souvenir Book - The International Conference on Assamese Culture and Heritage, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2018.

Abstract Volume - The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017.

Full Paper Volume - History of Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2017.

Full Paper Volume - Marga Prawahanaye Ithihasaya, Marga Sanskruthiya saha Prawahana Urumaya (Sinhala Medium.) - The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2017.

Abstract Volume - The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2014.

Full Paper Volume - The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanaka, 2014.

AUDIO / VIDEO / MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS

Created a video on Dr. Ananda Coomaraswamy, “Purogami Harasara” Programme, Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka (2021).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izck3NTh0Ac

Conferences

Conference Secretariat of the Faculty of Arts - iPURSE 2023

Organizing Committee of the Faculty of Arts

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

2023

Conference Secretariat and Coordinator - The International Conference on Heritage as Soft Power

Centre for Heritage Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2019

Coordinator - The International Seminar on Assamese Culture and Heritage

Centre for Heritage Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2018

Coordinator - The International Seminar on Thai Culture and Heritage

Centre for Heritage Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2018

Conference Secretariat and Coordinator - The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture

Centre for Heritage Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2017

Conference Secretariat - International Research Conference - The Future Museum: An Asian Perspective

Centre for Asian Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2014

Co-chair of a Session - 7th International Congress of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA)

7th International Congress of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA), Pune, India organized by the Department of History and Archaeology, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO.

University of Sri Jayewardenapura and Online

2020

Co-chair of a Session - Ven. Prof. Walpola Rahula Thera Memorial International Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Ven. Prof. Walpola Rahula Thera Memorial International Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.

Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2019

Rapporteur of a Session - The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture

Centre for Heritage Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2017

Rapporteur of a Session - The International Conference on Maritime Archaeology with Special Reference to Indian Ocean Countries,

University of Kerala

Kerala, India

2018

Rapporteur of a Session - The International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature

Centre for Heritage Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2016

Rapporteur of a Session - The 3rd Biennial Conference of the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH)

Centre for Asian Studies

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2015

Rapporteur of a Session - 6th SSEASR Conference of the South and Southeast Asian Association for the study of Culture and Religion on "Heritage in the History, Culture and Religion of South and Southeast Asia"

South and Southeast Asian Association for the study of Culture and Religion

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2015

A Member of the organizing committee - 2nd Research Symposium of Temporary Academic Staff (RSTAS)

Research Centre for Social Sciences

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2014

A Member of the organizing committee - International Conference on Asian Art, Culture and Heritage, The International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH)

The Centre for Asian Studies - University of Kelaniya and The Ministry of Culture and the Arts

Sri Lanka

2013

A Member of the Sub-committee on Cultural Tour - 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences

Faculty of the Social Sciences

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,

2013

Student Volunteer - 3rd International Congress, Society of South Asian Archaeology

University of Kelaniya

Sri Lanka

2010

Research Interests

Archaeology

Museology

Heritage Studies