Galvihara, Polonnoruwa, Sri Lanka.

 Photo taken in the 1930 and photo taken by me in 2010 July.
Galvihara was constructed by King Parakramabahu 1 -(Arm strong) in the 12th Century AD.
"The larger seated Buddha is framed by Sanchi-style arch, with tiny bodhisattavas looking down on him from their celestial dwellings-perhaps showing a touch of Mahayana Buddhist influence, with its belief in Bodhisattvas".

Latex from a rubber tree after a heavy shower of rain, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Rains cause havoc with collecting latex from rubber trees. This picture shows the effect of rain on the flowing latex.

Flower in the garden, Avissawella.

A dance by school girls on 'Sahithya' - Cultural - day, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A beautiful dance routine by school girls, on Cultural Day at the Town hall, Avissawella.

Disposable umbrella, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A variety of yam common in the jungle land of Sri Lanka has large leaves. This is called 'Habarala' - Colocasia esculanta -This is used to hold over the head as an umbrella, if one is caught in an unexpected  shower. Once used they are thrown away. You see a leaf thrown away lying on a rock in this picture.