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Outrigger canoe, Kallady, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Almost all of the photographs were taken by the owner of this blog and are his property.Click on each picture below to see an enlarged view.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Sights on the pavement during the 'Ther' festival, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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'Hot Ulundhu and Masaala vadai' for sale on the pavement. Brass-ware for sale on the pavement.

Friday, August 16, 2013

'Angappradadshanai' - rolling on the ground following a 'Ther', Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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Another act of 'Nerthikkadan' T ('fulfilling a vow to the Diety'}. Here the 'Saiva' devotting is following the ...

Thursday, August 15, 2013

'Thookku kaavadi', Avissawella Sri Lanka.

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'Nerthikkadan' in Tamil means 'redeeming a promise made to a Diety'. A devotee would take a vow and promise to a Deity...

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Scenes from a 'Ther' festival, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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Taking home the returned half of the offering. The 'Poosary' (the one who does the 'pooja') is given a tray with variou...

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

'Ther' festival, 'Muthu Mari Amman' temple, Kudagama road, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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The 'Thiruvilaa' ( 'Thiru'+'Ulaa' meaning 'the sacred perambulation' in Tamil) of the resident diety ...

Monday, August 12, 2013

Home garden, Gampaha, Sri Lanka.

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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Old photos, Ceylon.

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Old Fort Railway station. See the profusion of British steel used in the construction. Those were the dayus of British Empire. Steam...

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