Lotus flowers, Village stream, Nawagamuwa, Sri Lanka.

A village stream

Flowers growing in the stream
These flowers are plucked and sold fresh at the 'Nawagamuwa' Paththini Dewale' to worshippers for pooja.

The 'Belihuloya' stream, Sri Lanka.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXOTgHMavRU

The 'Belihuloya' is a stream which passes close to the Belihuloya Rest House, on the Colombo - Badulla highway. It carries clear water originating from the Horton Plains above and its water is icy-cold. On rainy days it can become a roaring muddy torrent. It is strewed with rocks and boulders and has many pools where one could bathe. However having a bath among the boulders can have its dangers where treacherous currents can drag one down.

A stream in Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka.

I passed this stream close to Athurugiriya two days ago. There were lovely red lotuses in bloom, the air was fresh and free of fumes and the countryside peaceful. It was a bit of paradise.