Friday, October 5, 2012

Lankathilaka Vihara, off Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka.

The approach to the Vihare.
A Dewale in the premises.
Details of the Vihara on the web. Click on the web-link below:-

http://www.srilankaview.com/lankatilaka_temple.htm

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Gadalaadeniya temple, Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka.

A shelter with pillars of cut granite
Brass-ware of the present generation of artisans.
Brass-ware is made by the traditional artisans of this area and finds a ready market.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Gadalaadeniya temple, Sri Lanka.

A 'Wee Atuwa' - Paddy storage bin in the temple. Note the clearance from the ground.
An old stone stairway with a moon-stone at the beginning of the stairway.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Gadalaadeniya Temple, Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka.

An old wooden door
Water channelled to a pond having lotus plants

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Gadaladeniya Temple, Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka.

Statue of Lord Buddha
Artwork on granite