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Item A study on paintings at Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya(University of Kelaniya, 2013) Embuldeniya, P.Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya is a protected monument which has great significance from historical and archaeological aspects. It is located in the Pokunuwita village, Horana division (Kalutara District, Western Province). The ancient image house which has paintings is of great significance throughout archaeological remains at this temple. This ancient image house dates to the last part of Kandyan period based the architecture, sculptures and paintings. Inside the sanctum (Garbha gruhaya) of image house is a seated sculpture of Lord Buddha, two standing sculptures of Lord Buddha, standing sculptures of God Vishnu and God Sumana Saman and paintings of Buddhist monks, God Gambhara and God Katharagama. Also there are paintings of unclear human figures. The outer walls of the sanctum (Garbha gruhaya) of this image house has painting of Suvisi vivaranaya (Twenty-four vivaranas), Thelapaththa jathakaya and Vine motifs (Liyawela). Apart from that there are some paintings at the wooden door of this image house, Further there are paintings of traditional Sinhala decorative motifs related to the part of floral motifs (Udbidha) and geometric motifs (Nirjeewa). This study is based on field research method and library survey method. Therefore the field research method is highly emphasized to record the paintings. In the present day the paintings at this temple are highly weathered and some parts cannot be identified. So in this paper an attempt is made to describe the importance of the conservation of this painting, colours, lines and other features of these paintings.Item Some esoteric writing methods of demonological manuscripts(University of Kelaniya, 2013) Embuldeniya, P.This paper is concerned with some esoteric writing methods of demonological manuscripts related to the Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation and the importance of using esoteric writing methods in demonology. Demonology obtains a notable place throughout the history of rituals and beliefs. Demonology is a component of Ayurvedic medicine. In Sri Lankan culture various traditions of demonology can be seen. Apart from that, there are yak thovil, deva yaga and special yaga associated with protected magic. The Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation is connected to the Benthara tradition which is a part of Sri Lankan demonology. This Yakaduru generation is mainly engaged with black magic. The present day Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation has mostly given up their demonological activities. Demonology has impenetrable surroundings according to the black magic activities and white magic activities. Mostly demonological activities and knowledge is passed down through the generations. In the past various writing methods were used to protect this demonological data, such as using various languages, symbols, digits and etc. Therefore, these esoteric writing methods can be considered as a part of intangible heritage in Sri Lanka. This study is mainly based on personal communications as well as library survey method. Therefore, manuscripts related to Anhettuwela Yakaduru generation have been highly emphasized in this research.