The Mahavamsa Digital Manuscript was formally inaugurated at the Library premises of the University of Peradeniya on 23rd December 2025 by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Professor W. M. Terrence Madhujith.
The event was graced by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ranjith Pallegama; the Librarian, Mr. R. Maheswaran; and the Acting Registrar, Mr. K. A. B. Damunupola. Also in attendance were Dr. C. Gunasekara, Deputy Librarian (Reader Services and Acquisitions Division); Mr. S. A. Jeewan, Senior Assistant Librarian (Reference Services – Ceylon Collection); and Mr. Anura Rajapakse, Assistant Network Manager of the Library.
The digitisation of the Mahavamsa manuscript represents a significant milestone for the University, particularly in light of its inscription in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2023. The official UNESCO certificate was awarded in 2024 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Madam Audrey Azoulay, at the premises of the University of Peradeniya Library.
The Mahavamsa Digital Manuscript will be made available to scholars and readers for academic study. Interested users are required to obtain prior approval from the Library. External readers must acquire temporary library membership, where applicable, and reserve a time slot in advance to access the manuscript.
