Vattarama Raja Maha Vihare, Polgahawela, Sri Lanka.

 'Vattarama' is the place where the last Arahat of Sri Lanka the Rev Maliyadewa resided. It is on the Kegalle - Polgahawela road. It has a 'Sripathula' in stone, a lovely decorated stone entrance and a lovely moonstone among other artifacts.

Government Hospital, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

 A corridor in the General Hospital (Teaching), Batticaloa and the Oncology Surgeon, Dr.Parthiban in his room.

Somawathy Chaithya, Sri Lanka.

A statue of 'Gana Deviyo' - 'Pillayar' at the foot of the sacred 'Bo' tree at Somawathy Chaithya.

A niche in the centuries old Chaithya showing the old type brick-work.

'Kalagedy' dance, Sri Lanka.

'Kalagedi' S - Empty-pot - dance. A welcome dance performed to welcome guests to any function in Sri Lanka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHEKMSXApsI

Traditions oif Sri Lanka - Occupying a newly built house.

The tradition of religious observances when going into occupation of a newly constructed house is shown in the following video. Click on the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbvbUZmjKVU

Three pictures of a tusker (male elephant)

I took these pictures of a single tusker separated by a few minutes from each other.

Walking under the belly of an elephant, Sri Lanka.

Walking under the belly of an elephant to ward off the evil eye etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkXLcSsF9p8