Category: Inscriptions

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The Tamil Pillar Inscription at the premises of the Rankot Vihara was discovered during the course of an archaeological survey conducted by the Cultural Triangle in 1981, the presentation made here is based on the author’s examination of the copy of an estampage supplied by Prof. P.L Prematilleke, former Director of the Alahana Parivena Project […]

By Chryshane Mendis Inscriptions are an important source of information of the past in any civilization, and in that, Sri Lanka is fortunate to have a very large number of inscriptions from the earliest years of the Sinhalese civilization down to the Kandyan times. These various inscriptions, inscribed on stone and metal have aided the […]

By Prasad Fonseka Veḷaikkāṛa Inscription – Photo Anuradha Piyadasa From the time the Tooth Relic was brought to Sri Lanka, there were several foreign invasions. The Sri Lankan Chronicles have not recorded any information about the fate of the Relics1 during such invasions in Anuradhapura Period. The Veḷaikkāṛa Inscription provides some important clues on this subject. […]

This is one of the well-preserved inscriptions in Sri Lanka. Reign – After the death of Vijayabahu Period – 12th century A.D. Script – Grantha Tamil and Sinhala Language – Tamil Mixed with Sanskrit Introduction The Velaikkaras rebelled against King Vijayabahu (1055-1110 A.D.) in his 30th year refusing to fight against the Colas and they […]