Friday, September 16, 2011

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.


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Old Dutch Fort, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.


Seeing clockwise The Fort, the ferry landing site, a sentry point on the corner of the rampart and the bell tower are seen.