Thursday, July 17, 2014

Representation of the Sacred Foot-print of Lord Buddha at Dambadeniya, Sri Lanka.




A representation of the Sacred Foot-print of Lord Buddha formed the object of remembrance of the Teacher, in the early years of Buddhism. An empty chair, a 'chamara' - a type of large fan, an umbrella etc were also used for this purpose. This was because of the firm belief since Lord Buddha attained 'Nibbana' - 'nothingness', there was no object left of him to worship. This was a strongly held belief till the advent of the statues made in the 2nd Century AD.
The Sacred Foot-print had some of the the auspicious signs as predicted by astrologers incorporated. This version installed in Damabadeniya was made in recent years.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

A squirrel on a branch, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.



Pictures from a home-garden in Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A bath-room tub converted to a lily pond.
A water-lily in bloom and fishes to prevent mosquitoes breeding in the water.
A miniature pine-apple plant.

Flower beds on the window sill.

Lawn with bee-hive and bird feeders'
Orchid in bloom.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Sights in a house-hold in present Sri Lanka.

A traditional cooking place using fire-wood.

Spaghetty and fried-rice with prawns.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Thantrimale to Karawanelle, Sri Lanka, a road journey.







Travelling from the 'Dry Zone' of Sri Lanka to the 'Wet Zone' in June 2014.
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