Showing posts with label Sri Lanka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sri Lanka. Show all posts

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Friday, May 27, 2016

View from the bund of Kalawewa, Sri Lanka




One of the most beautiful spots in Sri Lanka. To take a bath in the reservoir, and partaking of a meal on the bund with the fresh breeze caressing one's body - this is paradise.

Friday, May 20, 2016

'Apaaya', Kavatiyamuna temple, Sri Lanka




Figurines and drawings depicting the tortures of 'Apaaya' (Hell) to wrong-doers are sights for people doing the pilgrim path in Sri Lanka. These pictures were taken at Kavatiyamuna Temple off Aluvihare.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Approaching the Katugasthota bridge from Kandy, Sri Lanka



The old bridge - black in color behind the new concrete bridge.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Sights in Kandy, Sri Lanka,The 'Chuudamanikkaya' for the Kothmale Dagoba.


The 'Chuudamanikkaya' for the Kothmale Dagoba being taken in procession.
The 'Chudamanikkaya' is a cut and polished crystal, placed on top of the brass 'Kotha' on summit of a Dagoba. It catches the rising and setting suns light and glistens beautifully.
A view of Kandy from near Dharmaraja College.

Friday, May 6, 2016

Prince street, Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2016.



A busy street where a large part of the food consumables are traded.

Saturday, March 5, 2016