Publications

This page presents a selected bibliography of the published works of Dr. Saddhamangala Karunaratne, including books, edited volumes, and research articles.

Published Works

Dr. Saddhamangala Karunaratne’s published works reflect his sustained research in Sri Lankan archaeology, epigraphy, and Buddhist art. His scholarship focused particularly on the study and documentation of Brāhmī inscriptions and their significance for understanding early historical developments in Sri Lanka.

Trained in epigraphy at the University of Cambridge, he contributed to the systematic recording, analysis, and publication of inscriptional material. In addition to his authored works, he participated in editorial and institutional publications associated with the Department of Archaeology.

The publications listed below represent selected books, edited volumes, and research articles produced during his academic and professional career.

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Selected Bibliography

The following works represent selected publications of Dr. Saddhamangala Karunaratne.

  •   King Dharmasoka and Buddhist Civilization (Sinhalese publication by Gunasena, Colombo 1955)

  •  Archaeology in Sri Lanka (Sinhalese Publication by Gunasena, Colombo 1956)

  •  Inscription of Sri Lanka (Sinhalese Publication by Gunasena, Colombo 1956)

  •  Brāhmī Inscriptions of Ceylon (PhD thesis – University of Cambridge 1960, Epigraphia Zeylanica, Vol. VII, Special volume: Department of Archaeology, Colombo, 1984).

  • Archaeology in Ceylon (1956), Inscriptions of Ceylon (1956)

  • Olcott Commemoration Volume (Olcott Commemoration Society, Colombo 1962)

  • Olcott’s Contribution to the Buddhist Renaissance (Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Colombo, 1967)

  • Katagamuwa Slab Inscription of Mānābharana (Epigraphia Zeylanica, Vol. V, Pt. I, Department of Archaeology, Colombo 1955)

  • Nelubäva Pillar Inscription of Gajabahu II (Epigraphia Zeylanica, Vol. V, Pt. I, Department of Archaeology, Colombo 1955)

His articles in publications include,

  •  Ceylon’s Contribution to Buddhist Art (Law College Buddhist Annual: Law College Buddhist Association, Colombo 1955)

  •  The Date of the Brāhmī Inscriptions of Ceylon (Paranavitana Felicitation Volume on Art & Architecture and Oriental Studies, Gunasena, Colombo 1965)

  •  Sectarianism and the Setback to Learning (Education in Ceylon: Centenary Volume, Part I, Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, Colombo 1969)

  •  Sri Lanka Epigraphy- Its Bearing on Art History and Indian Epigraphy (ed. by Fredricks Asher and G S Gai, New Delhi: American Institute of Indian Studies, 1985)

  • Fresh Problems Concerning the Origin of the Brahmi Script (ed. by Malini Dias in Epigraphical Notes No. 12, Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka, 1991, a Paper read at the 19th International Congress held in Paris, July 1973)

  •  History of the Department of Archaeology 1890-1910 (Archaeological Department Centenary Commemorative Series. Volume I, Department of Archaeology, Colombo 1990)

  •  Dakkhina Vihara Slab Inscription in Ancient Ceylon (Vol. I: Department of Archaeology, Colombo 1991)

  • Note on the Indian and Sri Lankan Lexicography (“Shabdha kosha Vidya” ed. by P.B. Sannasgala and Saddhamangala Karunaratne, Department of Cultural Affairs, Colombo 1992)

  • Ceylon’s Contribution to Buddhist Art (50th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence: London- Sri Lanka Educational, Cultural and Welfare Foundation, 1998)

  •  Early Brāhmī Inscriptions (Cultural Heritage of Sri Lanka, Vol. II: Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Sri Lanka, The Central Cultural Fund, Colombo 2001)

  •  Late Brāhmī Inscriptions (Cultural Heritage of Sri Lanka, Vol II: Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Sri Lanka, The Central Cultural Fund, Colombo 2001)

  •  History of Art and Architecture (Journal of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Colombo 2001)

  • In recognition of his lifetime of service, Dr. Saddhamagala Karunaratne has received the following awards.

  •  Samara Pundit (Conferred by the Society of Oriental Studies, 1987)

  • Purāvidyā Chakravarti Title (awarded by the Archaeological Department at the Archaeological Centenary Celebrations, 1990)

  •  Saddhamangala Karunaratne Felicitation Volume (ed. by Malini Dias and K.B.A. Edmund, Archaeological Survey Department, Colombo 2002)

  • Desha Bandhu Award (Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2003)

  •  Uruma Prasada Pranama (Ministry of National Heritage of Sri Lanka, Colombo,2012)

  •  Uruma Prasada Pranama (Ministry of National Heritage of Sri Lanka, Colombo,2012)

The Dr. Saddhamangala Karunaratne Legacy Award provides annual support to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing studies in archaeology and related historical disciplines in Sri Lanka.

Saddhamangala Karunaratne Legacy Award

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