Two views of a Batticaloa sunset taken in the 1980s.

Views of sunsets in Batticaloa takes ones breath away. I took these pictures in the 1980s.

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I took this picture in the 1980s on a 'timed exposure', using candle light. The camera used was an SLR with a 50mm lens. This was in the post cyclone days in Batticaloa when power supplies were being restored and there were frequent power cuts.

Uganthaimalai, Batticaloa, Sriu Lanka.

Uganthaimalai is a famous rock temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. It lies on the sea-shore on a rocky outcrop. It lies on the path of the pilgrims walking from the north of the Island to Kathirgaamam. I took this photo on a visit with a group from the Batticaloa Hospital. Photo taken by me on an SLR in the late 1980s.

Batticaloa sunset hours

I took this photo on an SLR in the 1980s, near the Rest House, Batticaloa. Colour photos were available at that time but were too expensive.

Alupola waterfalls, Wewalwaththe, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka.

The Alupola waterfalls lies close to the bridge crossing 'Pandy Oya' on the Wewalwaththe - Alup[ola road. It is about 21 miles from Rathnapura, Sri Lanka. The road passes through beautiful hilly country covered by tea and rubber estates. Click below to see a video of the waterfalls posted by me on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQy265llIZ8

Reading a 'birth chart'

A 'birth chart' - 'Handahan'S - is made for each child as soon as the child is born iun Sri Lanka. The chart is written on an 'ola leaf' and is rolled up. It depicts the time of birth and the position of the planets and constellations at that time. It acts as a guide in fixing auspicious times, finding a suitable partner in life, laying the foundation of a house etc. The picture shows a birth chart written on an ola leaf. Picture taken at Bollathava, Kosgama, Sri Lanka.

The drivers seat in a passenger transporting bus, Sri Lanka.

The owners of buses take extra pains to decorate the buses. I took this picture of the interior. You can see the row of pictures of the 'Guardian Dieties' illuminated by electric bulbs.