Antique handbag made entirely of silver.

'Katina Pinkama Perahera' continued, Honiton Place, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Decorated bicycle in the parade.

Female dancers

'Katina Pinkama Perahera' (ctd), Honitan Place, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'Katina Pinkama' Perahera, Honiton Place, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

During the three  months of 'Vaes Kaley' - rainy season, the Theravada Buddhist monks remain in their residences. During this period the laymen supply them with all necessities. At the end of the three months, the laymen organize a Perahera to signify the end of the 'Katina' period. The word 'Katina' means difficult. A Tamil equivalent is 'Kadhinam'. I took the above photos of a 'Katina Perahera' dong the rounds of our village in Avissawella, at 4am

A misty morning, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Cold nights, early morning mists with 23 degree Celsius, bright sunny mornings and rain with thunder and lightening in the afternoons, this is our daily fare now in Avissawella.