Monday, December 28, 2009

A paddy-field in Meethirigala, Sri Lanka.


The beauty and serenity of a paddy field can be seen in this picture. I took this picture close to the retreat of a Buddhist forest hermitage. Buddhist monks live here in isolation and practice meditation. It is a famous place in Sri Lanka. The forest monks belong to the Aranya Nikaya.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Friday, December 25, 2009

Children playing by the side of the Kelani Ganga, Meethirigala, Sri Lanka.


The bank of the Kelani Ganga provides an ideal spot for children to play at Meethirigala in the District of Gampaha, Sri Lanka. At full spate the water level on the river can rise about 6 feet submerging these banks.

Thursday, December 24, 2009