Thursday, August 14, 2014

'Ther' festival, Marie-Amman temple, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Female devotees carrying the 'Paal kudam' - Pot of milk.

A 'Thookku kaavady'.

The 'Ther' - wooden chariot.


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.