Buffalos working a paddy field, Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka.

Buffalo's at work in a paddy field

Most of the work on the paddy fields in the south of Sri Lanka were worked by Buffalos. I took these pictures at Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka.

Old Market building, Puwakpitiya, Sri Lanka.

The old market at Puwakpitiya which was constructed more than 75 years ago. It still holds the weekly 'Pola' S, 'Santhai' T.

Rose-bud, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

A nrose-bud blooming in our garden

6.20pm train to Avissawella, Kosgama, Sri Lanka.

Rambuttans and Durians for sale, Kaluaggala, Sri Lanka.

June is the time for a variety of fruits reaching the market in Sri Lanka. There are Rambuttans, Durians, Mangoosteens in addition to the pineapples and mangoes.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4rNU16R1Rc

Village stream, Nawagamuwa, Sri Lanka.

A village waterway

'Olu' S, 'Thaamarai T, Lotus flowers for the plucking

These flowers are plucked by the villagers and sold at the nearby 'Nawagamuwa Paththini Dewale'. These are used by the worshipers to do 'pooja' at this temple. The flowers fetch around Rs5/-each.

Oriental Band, Janadhipathy Vidyalaya, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Most of the schools in Sri Lanka have a Western and Oriental music band. The Oriental Band with its bright colors and lilting melodies are always a big attraction.

Web-links to click on:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK9DDxwFSL8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoZFhRh6S1M