Monday, August 11, 2014

Paramaanandha Rajamaha Vihara, sights, near Thonigala, Sri Lanka.

The Sacred Bo Tree in the Vihara premises.

A Brahmi inscription on a rock in the Vihara premises.


Holes made in the rock face to acccomodate timber supports for a roof.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Sights at the Paramananda Raja Maha Vihara, near Thonigala, Sri Lanka.

The lean-to building where various artifacts are found.

A bee-hive on the rock wall.



Friday, August 8, 2014

A statue of Lord Buddha near Narammala, Sri Lanka.


A statue of Lord Buddha in the seated posture as depicted, is a rarity in Sri Lanka. This newly unveiled statue at Narammala close to the highway, was spectacular. 

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Scenes at Thonigala, Sri Lanka.

The fenced off meters long Brahmi inscription on granite. 
A rocky hillock.
The hillock which houses the 'Paramananda Raja Maha Vihara'.