Saturday, July 6, 2013

'Batathota Lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka, the climb.




'Batathota Lena' identified by some as the 'Bhagawa Lena' - the cave where Lord Buddha rested in the vicinity of Sri Pada - Adam's Peak, during one of his visits to Sri Lanka, is now a popular pilgrim site. The approach road is via the road to Erathna from Kuruwita. The climb to the cave - 'Lena' has a pathway made of concrete, as you can see in these photos I took on the 30th of June 2013.

Friday, July 5, 2013

Batathota, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

A 'wattle and daub' hut on a hill - eco friendly for thousands of years.

Sales points for the pilgrims needs.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Skyline seen from 'Batathota lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.


'Batathota Lena' is a cave near Kuruwita. Legend has it that the Lord Buddha rested in a cave within sight of Sri Pada - Adam's Peak, when he paid a visit to ancient Sri Lanka. This cave is now claimed by some as the place where Lord Buddha rested.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Durian fruit sales, Batathota, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

The bamboo framework of a hut housing a sales-point.

Durian, mangoosteen, plantain and king coconut fruits on sale.
The Durian fruit is in season now. Each fruit fetches above Rs.250/-. It has a thick hard prickly skin which emits a rather strong odour. The flesh which covers the hard nuts inside is relished by connosiers. The fruit is said to have aphrodisiac effects.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Durian tree with fruits and sale of fruits by the roadside, Kaluaggala, Sri Lanka.


A tall Durian tree.

The prickly fruits on its branches.

It is folk legend that elephants do not stray under the branches of a Durian tree for fear of the falling fruits.

Durian, Rambuttan and mangoosteen for sale by the roadside.