Nellikulama, on the road from Thanthrimale to Anuradhapura.

This is shrub jungle bordering the main road. Foot paths have been made into cleared areas where scenes from incidents in the life of Lord Buddha are depicted as statues.

Paintings inside the 'Budumedura', Thanthrimale, Sri Lanka.

Paintings done over the last few years on the inside walls of the 'Budumedura' depicting scenes from the 'Jathaka tales'. The 'Jathaka tales' relate to the various lives of Lord Buddha before his last birth when he attained Enlightenment. 

'Kapruka Pooja', Thanthrimale, Sri Lanka.

Carrying the flag in procession.

Going round the Chaithya.

Getting the cloth in place.

Mission accomplished.

 A 'Kapruka pooja' was performed at the historic Thanthrimale Vihare by an organization of elders from Avissawella. The above are some pictures from the proceedings.