Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Pooja time Sella Kathirkaamam, Sri Lanka.




The ceremonial 'Vel' is anointed and the bells are being rung during the pooja at 'Sella Kathirkaamam'.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Statuets for sale, Sella Katharagama, Sri Lanka

These statuettes carved out of a variety of wood including sandalwood, represent the various Gods of the Hindu Pantheon.

Monday, March 15, 2010

A tree at Sella Katharagama - S, 'Sella Kathirkaamam' - T, Sri Lanka.

'Sella Katharagama' - S, or 'SellakKathirkaamam' - T, is a very holy shrine of 'Skanda Kumaraya' or 'Murugan'. Vehicle number plates are offerred to this tree as a vow to protect the vehicle and its occupants. The tree is next to the temple and the stream of 'Menik Ganga' or 'Maanicca Gangai'.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

From the bund of the 'Suriyawewa', Sri Lanka.

On the road from Hambanthota to Embilipitiya we come to Sooriyawewa. It is a large lake with a high earthen bund. It supplies water for irrigation. I took this picture from the earthen bund.

Saturday, March 13, 2010