A local fisher folk seen tackling his bait at the fall of the Deduru Oya Dam. Designed and built by the famous English irrigation engineer, Henry Parker in 1894 during the British Colonial era.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tholoskanda
Trekking through a treacherous rocky footpath takes you to the summit of Ridi Vihare , where lies this scenic view which only a few have discovered and relished.
Sri Lanka Living 2011
Built into the geology of a cave temple and incorporating warm natural colors and hand carved stone steps , the cave temple of Ridi Vihara ( Silver Temple ) ; about 13miles from Kurunegale in the village of Ridigama, is an archeological domicile.
Retired Head Chef
A favorite chef who became a household name in the catering services at the Thamunugolyaya village of Ibbagamuwa. Kurundhu Golla, famously prepares traditional Arab meals during gatherings in the village such as at wedding. As a retired chef, wearing a hearing aid, he visits his old clients and shares his expertise in preparing a “sahan” feast, over a cup of Ceylon tea.
Walaskanda ( Bear Mountain ) : Sri Lanka
Washing away, photographer’s assistant T.M Senawirathna ( a.k.a Kadira) cleans a rare ball stone on the cliff of Walaskanda, Ibbagamuwa.
According to folk tales and legends from the locals around here ; King Walagamba suppose to have rested on a stone bed, that lies on top of this rock. According to Kadira, this area is popular among treasure hunters and vandals having removed many Nithahanes ( treasure ) in the past.
The Yapahuwa fortress could be seen in the horizon giving this location a historical ambiance that is worth the visit.
According to folk tales and legends from the locals around here ; King Walagamba suppose to have rested on a stone bed, that lies on top of this rock. According to Kadira, this area is popular among treasure hunters and vandals having removed many Nithahanes ( treasure ) in the past.
The Yapahuwa fortress could be seen in the horizon giving this location a historical ambiance that is worth the visit.
Giant Java Willow Tree
A giant living shelter on an infinite lawn at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Perandeniya, Sri Lanka. The gardens date as far back as 1371, during the period of King Wichramabahu the IIIrd. The Royal Botanical Gardens present plants in a way that is traditional and magnificent bringing back colonialism to contemporary landscapes.
Java Fig Tree - Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
Standing alone in an open lawn at the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya , the Giant Java willow tree has no competition when it come to acquiring ample sunlight , fresh air and essential nutrients for growth. The tree has been green for over 100 years and spreads over an area of 2,500 square meters, which makes it a tourist hot spot.
Dambana Wanniya-laeto Chief Tissahamy
Chief Tissahamy of the ‘Wanniya-laeto’ (forest dweller) seen holding his legendary bow and arrows portraying in his dominance in Dambana, Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s indigenous inhabitants come from the Islands Neolithic community dating back to around 16,000 BC. The ‘Wanniya –laeto’ are gradually moving away from the forest and there indigenous culture into mainstream local communities to avoid discrimination. Chief Tissahamy past away at the age of 104 in 1998.
Sri Lanka’s indigenous inhabitants come from the Islands Neolithic community dating back to around 16,000 BC. The ‘Wanniya –laeto’ are gradually moving away from the forest and there indigenous culture into mainstream local communities to avoid discrimination. Chief Tissahamy past away at the age of 104 in 1998.
Arankale Monastery
Arankalle Monastery
One could reach a state of euphoria , an ultimate state a human can ever reach; meditating in the forest complex of the Arankale Monastary. A good 40 minute drive from the provincial capital Kurunegale via ibbagamuwa .
Built in a timeworn era , strictly for the meditation of Buddhist monks and the cultivation of Medicinal plants , antiquated 800 years back when Maliyadeva , said to be the last Arahat in Sri lanka, meditated in the Arankale premises to reach the goal of Nirvana.
The remains of the archeological site can be dated to 8-10 Century A.D. The site covers an array of pathways, Jantagara, Chankamanagaraya, and Bodigara.
The Monastery is built in a typical Padanagara style (chambers designed for meditation ) surrounded by age old mountains of Dukanda, Dolukana and Mudukanda and, designed around the geology of ancient trees and rocky boulders gives it a sense of peace & tranquility .
One could reach a state of euphoria , an ultimate state a human can ever reach; meditating in the forest complex of the Arankale Monastary. A good 40 minute drive from the provincial capital Kurunegale via ibbagamuwa .
Built in a timeworn era , strictly for the meditation of Buddhist monks and the cultivation of Medicinal plants , antiquated 800 years back when Maliyadeva , said to be the last Arahat in Sri lanka, meditated in the Arankale premises to reach the goal of Nirvana.
The remains of the archeological site can be dated to 8-10 Century A.D. The site covers an array of pathways, Jantagara, Chankamanagaraya, and Bodigara.
The Monastery is built in a typical Padanagara style (chambers designed for meditation ) surrounded by age old mountains of Dukanda, Dolukana and Mudukanda and, designed around the geology of ancient trees and rocky boulders gives it a sense of peace & tranquility .
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