The Veddha village, Dambana, Sri Lanka.

Drinking 'Beli mal' tea

A Veddha child at play

A statue of the departed Cheif Tissa Hamy, with a 'Mal aasana' - Flower offering tray of stone in front.

The road to the main Veddha village.

In the vicinity of the Veddha Cheif's dwelling, Dambana, Sri Lanka.

A Veddha 'Medicine man', Dambana, Sri Lanka.

Herbal preparations

Certificate from the Ayurvedic council of Sri Lanka

Cure for loss of hair

 

The Veddha Cheif's dwelling, Dambana, SriLanka

On the way to the Cheif Veddha's dwelling, Dambana, Sri Lanka.

At the Veddha Village, Dambana, Sri Lanka.

A typical dwellingmade of bamboo strips and mud walls with thatched roof

The canteen in the village offering 'Beli Mal' drink and 'Roti'

Bying tickets to enter the Museum, Veddha Village, Dambana, Sri Lanka.

A wealth of data on the Veddhas, is pictured in this superbly presented Museum. It is a must for every school boy or for that matter, any Sri Lankan or Tourist.