Buddha statue in a hall of mirrors, Namalanga Raja Maha Vihare, Sri Lanka.

 The golden statue of Lord Buddha inside a room lined by mirrors gives a surrealistic effect as seen in these photos taken at Namalanga Raja Mahavihare in the Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka.

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.