Demonstrating his legendary skills in archery ,traditional hunter Chief Tissahamy entertains a crowd of spectators . Sri Lanka’s indigenous inhabitants comes from the Islands Neolithic community dating back to around 16,000 BC. The Wanniya –laeto’s are gradually moving away from the forest, its indigenous culture and assimilating towards the mainstream local communities to avoid discrimination . The Chief past away at 104 in 1998.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Snakes, Sun & Stone
Commonly found in human settlements, farmlands and forests , the Sri Lankan Rusells viper has a heomotoxic venom that could instantly coma toast its victim ; coagulating blood and damaging tissue.
The Snake is responsible for more fatalities than any other snake in the world. Here in Sri Lanka the annual death rate in snake envenoming is approximately 6 in 100,000 population . Snake bite victims in the island is one of the highest recorded in the world.
The Snake is responsible for more fatalities than any other snake in the world. Here in Sri Lanka the annual death rate in snake envenoming is approximately 6 in 100,000 population . Snake bite victims in the island is one of the highest recorded in the world.
Smoove Connection : Jungle Island, Sri Lanka
Smoove Connection : Jungle Island, Sri Lanka
Originally uploaded by KILAM Photography
Music by : Pochill - Violet theme
Enjoy !
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 .
Please see Arankale Monastery for more information.
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 .
Please see Arankale Monastery for more information.
Glade Creek Grist Mill
Babcock State Park in Fayette County, east of Fayetteville, WV, is among West Virginia's most popular state park destinations. Its 4,127 wooded acres include part of the gorge of the New River Gorge National River (http://www.NewRiverWV.com), a spectacular setting for cabins and facilities that include a pool, restaurant, and the beautifully restored Glade Creek Grist Mill, where visitors can explore grist milling and purchase meal.
The Glade Creek Gristmill was completed in 1976, by combining parts and pieces from several old mills from various places in West Virginia. The structure of the mill, originally the Stoney Creek Grist Mill, was moved to Babcock from a spot near Campbelltown, Pocahontas County. From the Spring Run Grist Mill near Petersburg, Grant County, the overshot water wheel was acquired and several other parts came from the Roaring Creek Grist Mill near Onego, Pendleton County.
Recreation: hiking, biking, playground, paddleboating, horseback riding, swimming pool, lake and stream fishing
Lodging: 28 cabins; 52 camping sites
Dining: restaurant, concessions, picnic areas
Highlights: Boley Lake, Island-in-the-Sky Overlook, Glade Creek Gristmill
Reference : www.wvexp.com/index.php/Babcock_State_Park
The Glade Creek Gristmill was completed in 1976, by combining parts and pieces from several old mills from various places in West Virginia. The structure of the mill, originally the Stoney Creek Grist Mill, was moved to Babcock from a spot near Campbelltown, Pocahontas County. From the Spring Run Grist Mill near Petersburg, Grant County, the overshot water wheel was acquired and several other parts came from the Roaring Creek Grist Mill near Onego, Pendleton County.
Recreation: hiking, biking, playground, paddleboating, horseback riding, swimming pool, lake and stream fishing
Lodging: 28 cabins; 52 camping sites
Dining: restaurant, concessions, picnic areas
Highlights: Boley Lake, Island-in-the-Sky Overlook, Glade Creek Gristmill
Reference : www.wvexp.com/index.php/Babcock_State_Park
Java fig tree
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.
Barack Obama
President elect Barrack Obama raises his hand with an assurance that there will be change, at a meeting at the Town Hall, Beckley-Raleigh County Conventional Center Arena, West Virginia. I was a volunteer for the Barrack Obama campaign and proud to have this photograph in my collection.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kilam/sets/72157604407087261/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kilam/sets/72157604407087261/
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