'Chinese pots' om the new breakwater,Hambanthota.

Concrete structures called 'Chinese pots' and each weighing between 7 to 12 tons are seen on the new breakwater at the Hambanthota Port, Sri Lanka.

A 'kalagedi' dance, Sri Lanka.

A wayside boutique, Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka.

I took this photo of a wayside boutique at Sooriyawewa in the Hambanthota district of Sri Lanka. With a large population on the move on pilgrimages throughout the year, these eating houses cater to a variety of needs of the travellers.

Watering a field, Sooriyawewa.

On a hot day with an approaching drought it is necessary to water the fields using a diesel pump. The water is pumped from a water channel emerging from the Sooriyawewa tank.. I took this picture in February, 2010.

Bevy of girls welcoming a guest, Sri Lanka.

A group of dancing girls welcoming a guest with dancing and drum beat is a common one in many functions. I took this picture in Avissawella of girls waiting to receive a guest.