Wednesday, June 12, 2013

An orchid named 'Wesak mal' S, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.




It blooms around May - June, hence the name.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Flowers, Sri Lanka.

Flower of Brinjal -Egg plant.

Lobster claws.

Hibiscus.


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Anthuriums, home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Anthuriums - Lady Jane variety.


White and green coloured Anthurium.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Incidents in a Sinhalese wedding, Yakkala, Sri Lanka.

Design on the back of the jacket worn by the best-man - 'Berunda Pakshi' a myrhological bird.

Design on the back of the jacket worn by the groom - 'Monara' (Pea-cock)

The drummer awaiting the auspicious hour to announce the 'Poruwa' ceremony to begin.
Guests dancing after lunch.
Video:-

http://youtu.be/Ta_mgNOn4z0


Sunday, June 2, 2013

Icons at a Sinhalese wedding in Yakkala, Sri Lanka.

A 'Poruwa' ready for the Bride and Groom to ascend.

A 'Poruwa' after the ceremonies were over.

The designs on the back of the ceremonial jackets worn at the wedding.

A ceremonial table with short-eats for the Bride and Groom.