2011-03-20 17:19
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When we think of Negombo, we think of churches, not kovils. The small entrance to the Siddhi Vinayagar Kovil, (dedicated to the elephant god Ganesha), near St… Read More
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2011-02-15 18:12
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Not far from Negombo town, just past a predominantly Muslim area and a little way down Temple Road, lies the Angurukaramulla Temple. The garish exterior décor… Read More
2011-02-05 16:43
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“King Kavantissa had no other warriors but Velusumana at that time. Accordingly, Velusumana was summoned and was informed of the longing [of Queen Viharamahade… Read More
2011-02-04 09:27
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Polonnaruwa or Pulasthinagara as it was known then, was a very important second city when Anuradhapura was the capital. When its various mighty invaders were no… Read More
2011-01-29 10:59
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Unless you have your eyes peeled for this on the Kurunegala-Dambulla road, you’re going to miss the black and white Archeology Department signboard. It’s… Read More
2011-01-20 16:24
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Ancient and magical
Galapitigala (off the Habarana Road)
Now an archaeological site covering about 366 acres, the Ritigala Forest Monastery lies in a strict natural… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When we think of Galle, we think of the Fort. The massive walls, the narrow streets with potholes in them, the beautifully carved wood over dilapidated doors, the old law courts, the dark en… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The tiny image of the Buddha sitting with his legs hanging down (aka in the pralambaasana). The only known image in this posture to be found in Sri Lanka. The stunning gold plates on which a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Sri Pushparamaya is briefly mentioned in a travel guide produced by the Ruhuna Development Bank as a temple showing signs of ‘having been a church’. This brief mention doesn&rsqu&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
St Mary’s Church in Bolawalana is a pretty church on the outskirts of Negombo town. We went there just a day after the feast and found the road decorated with blue and white flags and… Read More
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