The 'Inverted Lotus' motif inside the Dalada Maligawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

The 'Inverted Lotus' motif on pillars, old and new, is found in profusion inside the Dalada Maligawa.

Dalada Maligawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Crowd of white-clad devotees outside the Dalada Maligawa, Kandy.

Looking out from the Maligawa

The first picture shows the garden in the former Governors Residence in the distance. Now it is called the President's residence. The second picture was taken from a balcony on the first floor looking towards the Kandy Lake. You can see the Queen's bath now converted to a Police Station.

Embakka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Notice-board at the entrance to the Dewala

An 'Ambalama' - resting hall on the way to Embekka Dewala.

Resting places for wayfarers called 'Ambalama' in Sihalese from the Tamil word 'Ambalam' was a feature of life in old Sri Lanka. Journey by foot or bullock cart needed these places where pilgrims could rest, sleep or have their meals.

Artifacts at Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Decorated wooden rafters

A painting of a stylized female

Wood-work, Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka

A Goddess

Floral design

A floral design

Knots

Wood-work, Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka

A floral design

A female dancer

Woman supporting a load

A warrior with shield and sword

Decorated wooden pillars, Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

A cock-bird

The 'inverted lotus' design on the top of the pillar.