Ramayana in Sri Lanka approaches the epic not as a fixed scripture but as a living civilisational continuum shaped by memory, place, and reinterpretation. Moving beyond Lanka as a mere setting of the 'Valmiki Ramayana, the volume explores how Sri Lanka has actively received, retold, and indigenised the epic across centuries. Combining essays with a carefully curated Ramayana Heritage Trail spanning nearly fifty sites, the book weaves text, terrain, and visual art into a layered cultural narrative. Enriched by evocative illustrations and grounded in academic inquiry, this volume invites readers to engage with the Ramayana as a shared, evolving heritage across borders and generations.

Santosh Jha

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka