'Kusala kamma' - doing an act of earning merit, Batathota Lena, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

Pile of gravel used in building with empty cans to carry the gravel placed at the bottom of the climb.

Pilgrims carrying the gravel up the stairway.

The climb.

Labouring on.

Acts 'earning merit' done during a pilgrimage is part of any religious journey. 'Batathota Lena' is of difficult access. Carrying gravel up the steep climb to be used in building sites close to the sacred cave, is encouraged by the temple authorities.