Monday, July 28, 2014

Mihinthale, ruins of the 'Alms hall' for Buddhist Monks, 5th Century AD, Sri Lanka.

The ruins of the foundation of the 'Alms Hall'.

A water conduit made from stone.

A container carved in stone to contain boiled rice for distribution to Buddhist Monks.

A stone water cistern.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Isurumuniya, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Isurumuniya as seen in the 1960s - Photo by Mr. Jayaratne, Puwakpitiya. See the famous stone carving of the 'Lovers' in its original site.  
Click on the web-links  below to hear the old and then a new version of the song ‘Isurumuniye’ :-
2. http://youtu.be/WpO8YW-ybCc



Thursday, July 24, 2014

Sights at Isurumuniya, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.




Beginnings of the site in the 2nd Century BC. Recently it has been claimed by some to go back to the time of King Ravana, the legendary King of Sri Lanka.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Sinhalese translation of 'Cry of the Devil bird' out for sale.





Sri Lankan price - Rs.550/-
Contact for copies
Postage inside Sri Lanka Rs 200/-
Crossed Cheques accepted.
Cheques drawn in favour of Dr.Philip G Veerasingam,
Address - 28, Mansuriya Lane, Honiton Place, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Price overseas US$ 20/- with packing and postage.
Cheques accepted.

A nice gift to give your loved ones. Describes the life of a doctor in various parts of Sri Lanka from 1965 to 2005.
philipv203@gmail.com

Dambadeniya, Capital of Sri Lanka in the 13th Century AD.