An old bullock cart, exhibit at Gnanam's Hotel, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Drawn by two bulls tied to a cross-bar in front, this was the mode of transport for millenia in this region. This  was in active use in the 1950s till gradually replaced by the vehicles powered by the internal combustion engine.

Manipulating a puppet, Sri Lanka.

The Dutch Fort, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

The Jaffna Public Library seen over the moat of the Fort.

A 'sentry box' on the walls of the Fort.

The whitish-grey area is where the rebuilding has taken place.

A sunset near the Fort.

One of the classic 'Star Forts' built by the Dutch, this was the m,ain administrative centre of the Dutch and later the British. It was being systematically dismantled by the LTTE during its hey-day. The Dutch Government has funded a project to rebuild it. The white coloured areas on the walls of the Fort show the rebuilding.

Sights of Murikandy and Chavakachchery on the A9, Sri Lanka.

The restaurant opened by 'Testa' at Murikandy.

Parking space in front of 'Testa'.

The bus stand seen from
'Testa'

Sunset at Chavakachchery.

Environs of Isurumuniya, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

The road leading to 'Isurumuniya'.

The lake with lotus and water lily plants in front of 'Isurumuniya'.

A stray feather stuck on a barrel/