Saturday, September 22, 2012

Aluthnuware Dewale, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.

A dagoba on a hillock seen far away from Aluthnuwara Dewale
The old entrance to the Dewale

Friday, September 21, 2012

The 'Chaithya' at Aluthnuwara Dewale, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.

The 'Chaithya'
The 'Mal aasana' - flower pedestral and worshippers.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Breaking coconuts, Aluthnuwara Dewale, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.

Breaking coconuts
The pieces of the broken coconut
Breaking of coconuts to fulfil a vow to Lord Ganesha is practiced extensively in the Hindu Dewales of Sri Lanka. There are various interpretations given to this act. I have heard it said that it is an act symbolizing the breaking of the hard outer ego to taste the white sweet kernel of the deity resident in each human being. I took these pictures and video at the Aluthnuwara Dewale in Mawanella, Sri Lanka.
Video:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAceEbYQ_y0

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Aluthnuwara Dewale, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.

Inside the Dewale premises
Blue is the colour attributed to God Vishnu

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Aluthnuwara Dewale, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.

A resting room
Cock-bird given as a donation to the Dewale.