Replicas of 'number plates' of cars nailed to trees, Sella Katharagama, Sri Lanka.

Replicas of number plates of cars are nailed to this group of trees as a vow to prevent accidents to the vehicles concerned.

'Vadihitikandha' - 'Kathiramalai' and a paddy field at its base.

The holy hill at dawn.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcJRSDC1uSI

The Dagoba, Kirivihare, Katharagama, Sri Lanka.

Dating back to the Second Century BC, this Dagoba was in ruins and was renovated over the last fifty years. It stands tall and beautiful especially on a full-moon - 'Poya' night.

'Katharagama' - 'Kathirkaamam' - The temple to 'Lord Skanda', Sri Lanka

'Two mothers' - Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRjrK2Rs9Ys

The water reservoir and rocks, Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka.

This catchment area collects rain water in this area and was used by the residents. 

The rocky shrub jungle which makes the area.

Video:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9SR4zT6dP4

Stone pillars, Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka.

In the absence of the technology of the use of concrete and the concept of an arch support, pillars for dwellings were chiseled from granite in the 2nd Century BC in Sri Lanka. Granite was available in plenty and was the raw material used. The picture shows some granite pillars at Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka.