Aukana, Sri Lanka.

1600 year old 'Naga Bhairawa' statue made of granite, sculpted by 'Bharana' and installed by King Dhatusena.

Views of Aukana, Sri Lanka.

40 foot Buddha statue, carved out of granite rock belonging to the 5th Century AD.

Environs of the Aukana Buddha statue, Sri Lanka.

From the roadway on the bund at Kalawewa, Sri Lanka.

Kalawewa bund and water outlet, Sri Lanka.

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Glimpses of the countryside, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Re-opening ceremony of the rebuilt St Barnabas Anglican Church, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The Bishop being brought in procession.

The rebuilt Church.

Tomb-stones in the Church-yard.

Memorial for the fallen in the First World War in the Church premises.

View from a hillock at dawn, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Flowers, Home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Kekirawa to Kalawewa, Sri Lanka.

Lonely rocks.

A religious procession.

Vijithapura.

Ritigala to Kekirawa, Sri Lanka.

Passing Ritigala, Sri Lanka.

The railway line from Maho to Habarana.

The 'Ritigala' mountain.

The Ritigala mountain is of historical interest. Legend has it that it was used by the Yakshas, an ancient people of Sri Lanka as a power base. They withdrew here to rest and recuperate after losing any battle.

There are ruins of Buddhist monasteries to be seen now. It is a protected area now. A lot of rare medicinal herbs are also said to be found there.

Habarana Railway station and beyond, Sri Lanka.

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