Stone-mason at work, Bambaragalle, Sri Lanka.

A scene reminiscent of work in the past few millenia - the way a piece of granite was shaped for the necessary requirement. See the wooden rectangle on the ground used to measure the size of the stone being chipped. I took this picture at Bambaragalle where the colossal Buddha statue is being erected.

Temporary 'Pirith mandapaya' few days after use, Namalanga Rajamaha Vihare, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

Artifacts at Rideevihara, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka - 2

 Rock wall paintings at Rideevihara.

Tiles and trellis work on the roof of a building at Rideevihara.

View of coconut estates from Namalanga Vihara, Ibbagamuwa, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

The view of coconut estates from the high rock where Namalanga Vihara is situated gives a spectacular sight.

Pond at Rideevihara, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

Rideevihara dates back to the 2nd Century BC. This pond carved out of solid rock is one of the sights there.