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Doolwala Alankare - Sumudu Niragi Seneviratne


Not all stories are meant to change the world. Yet indeed are mostly food for thought. In an era barraged with technology, stories are vital to rejuvenate the dying souls. Spiced up with color and vigor, stories bring novelty while making the life worth living.


When the artistry of storytelling blends with antiquity, Doolwala Alankare is born. Despite the fact that it’s been her first novel, Sumudu Niragi Seneviratne, as the author of this epic novel astounds the readers beyond all suppositions of neophytism.

Capturing the land marking incidents of post 1815 Sri Lanka, the writer narrates her story through a male protagonist (Surendara Naide) who is a mural artist by profession. Guided by the ancestry of Surendara Naide, the story stimulates inquisitive minds for further details of the culture of Kandyan era. Enriched with art and literature, the frescoes of Kandyan kingdom depict the grandeur of ancient creativity in a unique way. Escorting the beauty of such artistry to the modern day reader is immensely dubious. This is where the writer has excelled. The painstaking effort behind the pages to spotlight the forgone conventional mural arts of the Kandyan era should be appreciated.

Her impeccable style of writing pours substance and ingenuity to her craft. Her subtle usage of language smoothens the reading experience and repertoire of her narration exhilarates the reader.

Indeed, “Doolwala Alankare” is a nicely written piece of work which will entice you to read more.
By: Shenal Rajakarunanayake
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