A tank in the Vanni, Mulangaavil, Mannar, Sri Lanka.

Turning off from the coastal road from Thallady to Poonery, taking the road past Mulangaavil, there was this water reservoir, fed from the Giants tank, watering the paddy fields around Mulangaavil. I took this photo in 2005 during peace time.

'Pillayar' temple, Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka.

The 'Pillayar' temple opposite the Base Hospital, Nawalapitiya had a 'Kumbapishekam' recently. You can see it in its new paint. I took this picture a few days back.

Madhu church, Pandivirichchaan, Mannar, Sri Lanka.

I took this photograph of Madhu Church in Mannar, in 2005, during the time of peace.

The Balakotunna falls, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka.

On the alternate route from Rathnapura to Balangoda via Malwala, Galaboda, Wewalwaththe, Rasagalla, you will pass the Balakotunna falls, after passing Wewalwaththe.. It is not visible from the main road but you can hear the roar of its waters there. You have to climb a small hillock to see this waterfall. It cascades down from 'Raulagala' rock and is a beautiful sight. I took this picture of it nearly two years ago.

'The umbrella tree', Mannar, Sri Lanka.

The 'umrella tree' is called so because it looks like an umbrella. It flourishes in highly saline soil. I took this picture in Mannar, of this tree growing close to a salt pan.