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Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Temple is a regal structure
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Raquo; Homage To Shiva And Shakthi. Homage To Shiva And Shakthi. August 2015 881 views. Lit interior of the Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar temple complete with stone floors and sculpted pillars. Unlike the lively colours that distinguish kovils of Sri Lanka, the Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Temple is a regal structure, sculpted entirely of stone blocks and columns. Within its premises you are drawn into a story of ardent faith and dedication. A staunch devotee of Lord Shiva and his consort Shakthi,. Entrance and...
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The avocado trees of central Sri Lanka
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Raquo; The Fruits Of Power. The Fruits Of Power. August 2015 472 views. Avocado is creamy green gold, a fruit that packs a powerful nutritional punch. Avocados, an immigrant species to Sri Lanka, pack a mighty nutritional punch. Can avocado be curried? You would think not, and it’s rare in Sri Lanka. But there are a dozen recipes for curried avocado, ranging from a Thai mixed vegetable green curry with cubed avocado, celery strips, zuchchini and green beans, to a feisty Indian curry that mixes avocad...
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Spa Ceylon, well known for its pampering and rejuvenating therapies
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Raquo; Absolute Ayurveda: the new face of traditional care. Absolute Ayurveda: the new face of traditional care. August 2015 296 views. The reception at Absolute Ayurveda. Spa Ceylon, well known for its pampering and rejuvenating therapies, takes its Ayurveda based treatments to a whole new level. Through its latest venture Absolute Ayurveda, customers can avail of sound Ayurveda medical treatments for a host of ailments to elevate their quality of life. 23, Alfred Place, Colombo 3. Tel: ( 94 11) 257 7811.
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Peaceful waters of the Kanchikudichchiaru
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Raquo; Solitude by the glistening waters. Solitude by the glistening waters. August 2015 230 views. The evening light shimmered on the peaceful waters of the Kanchikudichchiaru Tank. Almost in a trance we walked towards its edge, ‘swish’ with one movement the fisherman cast his net. In the distance a herd of elephants had taken cover behind the trees, shying away from our presence. Hansani Bandara and Isuru Upeksha. We were definitely in elephant country as. We were all quiet, deep in our thoughts. T...
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17th Century Accounts Back In Time To The Kandy Perahera
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Raquo; 17th Century Accounts: Back In Time To The Kandy Perahera. 17th Century Accounts: Back In Time To The Kandy Perahera. August 2015 238 views. The Prince [of Wales] giving sugar cane to the elephant, 1876. Robert Knox, a British sailor confined in the Kingdom of Kandy for 19 years during the mid-17. The Esala the Sinhalese month of July-August during which the ten-day festival is held is thought to have begun in the Third Century BCE. On the day of the full moon, at an auspicious hour, the posts (ka...
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Somawathie Chaithya built in the Second Century BC
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Raquo; Sri Lanka’s First Dalada. Sri Lanka’s First Dalada. August 2015 214 views. The Flag Train: A long Buddhist flag is carried in procession. By a stream of people to drape the circumference of the stupa. Five hundred years before the Sri Dalada arrived, the Buddha’s Right Tooth lay embedded in a jungle stupa. Polonnaruwa, to worship and venerate the sacred object it enshrines. The flourishing civilisation that had existed for over 1500 years in the Tenth Century AD, the man made monuments and enginee...
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Page 1 of 40. St Anne’s Shrine Talawila. August 2016 63 views. Thousands are expected to throng the sandy grounds to celebrate the shrine’s annual seven day feast. On the Road to Kankesanthurai. August 2016 43 views. A road not used in decades is now open, inviting all to explore the rebirth of the quaint coastal KKS. August 2016 47 views. The month of August is the best time of year to be in Kandy. Take on a journey of cultural discovery as the Temple of the Tooth celebrates its annual street parade.
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The advertising industry of Sri Lanka, Lilamani Dias Benson
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Raquo; for the love Of art. For the love Of art. August 2015 375 views. A wall mural of two exotic flowers. A veteran in the advertising industry of Sri Lanka, Lilamani Dias Benson, Chairperson of Lowe LDB sets her sights on an alternative creative expression. Embracing a flair and eye for art, she finds joy as she applies brush to paper, giving voice to the abstractions of her mind. Expressing an idea to capture the. Imagination of others has been. Communicate ideas through words. She hopes to move on t...
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Page 1 of 51. Palace of the Gods. August 2016 118 views. The Nallur Kandanswamy Kovil, a resplendent golden palace, penetrates the very fabric of Hindu culture. . In the Company of Giants. August 2016 36 views. Lost in the midst of elephants and their young in the wild Hurulu Eco Park. Ceylon Tea: Towards 150 Years of a World-Favourite Brew. August 2016 88 views. The 150th anniversary in 2017 is awaited in the knowledge that the milestone of an occasion will add further glory to the history of Ceylon Tea.
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