philipveerasingam

This blog is devoted to exploring the 'NATURAL BEAUTY OF SRI LANKA. My interests are photography, archaeology and ancient history. My email address is:- philipv203@gmail.com Please move the cursor over each photograph and left click on the mouse, to see an enlarged version of the pictures. Please click on the heading 'older post. ' Kandyan dancerrs, Gampaha, Sri Lanka. Please BOOKMARK this page.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

'Yaka mala' - A black flower, Home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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This flowering plant was called a 'Yaka mala' in Sinhalese (Devil flower). It was also said to resemble a lion's head. I bought ...

Rambuttan fruits on the tree, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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It is the end of the 'rambuttan' season now. Each fruit sells for about Rs.3/- at the roadside vending stalls. There are quite a lot...
Monday, August 17, 2009

Full moon, Sri Lanka

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The view of a full moon through clouds with the trees outlined as silhouettes at Avissawella, Sri Lanka. The tops of coconut, mango, betel, ...
Saturday, August 15, 2009

Baker's van doing the rounds, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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Bakers are taking their produce by mini vans, to the door-steps of the villagers in Sri Lanka. The van's arrival at a set time is announ...

The 'Ther' festival, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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The 'Ther' is the tamil word for chariot. In ancient times Kings and grandees would be transported by 'Ther'. The animals us...
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