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Buddhism and Sri Lanka
According to Sri Lankan chronicles, Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century B.C. by Arhant Mahinda, during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.
Sri Lankan Inscriptions
The earliest trace of epigraphy in South Asia is said to be found in Sri Lanka. A piece of pottery, dated to circa the 4th century B.C. has been discovered from the Anuradhapura citadel.
Architecture of Sri Lanka
The architecture of Sri lanka has a long history and shows diversed forms and styles, mainly infuenced by their religions and traditional beliefs.
Sri Lankan Antiquities
Inherited from the past, Sri Lanka has a large number of antiques with cultural and historical significance which reflects the glory of past era.
Visit Sri Lanka
Located in the northern waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is an island blessed with a large number of attractons which has made the country an ideal destination for the tourism.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Thimbiri Pokuna
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Saturday, February 23, 2019
Silacetiya (Kujjhatissa)
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Dawson Tower
The plaque fixed at the base of the tower can be read as follows,
During the government of General Sir E. Barnes GCB, Commanding Royal Engineer Ceylon, Whose science and skill planned & executed this road and other works of public utility, died at Colombo 28th March 1829.
Subscription among his friends and admirals in Ceylon. This monument was raised to his memory. 1832"
The total cost for the construction of the tower is said to be £ 345.7 shillings and 11 pence (Abeywardana, 2004).
1) Captain Dawson Tower Kadugannawa in 2013 by MediaJet is licensed under CC BY SA 4.0
References
2) Rajapakse, S., 2016. Pauranika Sthana Ha Smaraka: Mahanuwara Distrikkaya (In Sinhala). Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. ISBN:955-9159-34-8. pp.82-83.
3) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1505. 6 July 2007. p.548
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Ranawana Purana Raja Maha Viharaya
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Monday, February 18, 2019
Avukana Buddha Statue and Viharaya
Avukana Rock Inscription Period : 1st century A.D. Scripts : Later Brahmi Language : Old Sinhala Transcript : Si(ddham) Vayavada Tisaha puti Bahuravamati Kalubaha Vava Saga dini.
Content : Kalabaha Tank of Mata of Bahakava
was given to the Sangha by the son of Tissa of Vayavada. Reference : Nicholas, 1950; The information board at the site by the Director General of Archaeology. |
3) Nicholas, C.W., 1950. Some offices and titles in the early Sinhalese kingdom. University of Ceylon Review. pp.116-128.
4) Nicholas, C. W., 1963. Historical topography of ancient and medieval Ceylon. Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, New Series, vol VI, Special Number: Colombo. Royal Asiatic Society (Ceylon Branch). pp.166-167.
5) Ray, H.C. (Editor in chief), 1959. History of Ceylon: Vol. I: Part I. Ceylon University Press. Colombo. p.405.
6) Vanarathana Thera, K., 1990. [Wijesekara, N. (Editor in chief)] Section I: 248 BC - 500 A.D. Archaeological Department Centenary (1890-1990): Commemorative Series: Vol. IV: Sculpture. pp.29-30.
7) Wikramagamage, C., 2004. Heritage of Rajarata: Major natural, cultural and historic sites: Colombo. Central Bank of Sri Lanka. pp.31-32
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Saturday, February 9, 2019
Yamuna Eri
2) Dias, M.; Koralage, S.B.; Asanga, K., 2016. The archaeological heritage of Jaffna peninsula. Department of Archaeology. Colombo. p.209.
3) The Gazette notification of Ceylon. No: 9886. 16 July 1948.
4) Wijebandara, I.D.M., 2014. Yapanaye Aithihasika Urumaya (In Sinhala). Published by the editor. ISBN-978-955-9159-95-7. pp.68-69.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Kandy Old Fountain
The plaque at the fountain can be read as follows,
Attribution
1) Kandy old fountain by Cossde is licensed under CC BY SA 3.0
References
2) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1401. 8 July 2005.
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Monday, February 4, 2019
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya
2) Priyadarshani, S.A.N.; Gunasena, I.P.P., 2017. Pauranika Sthana Ha Smaraka: Badulla Distrikkaya (In Sinhala). Department of Archaeology. ISBN: 955-9159-48-8. pp.5-7.
3) Ray, H. C. (Editor in Chief), 1959. University of Ceylon: History of Ceylon (Vol 1, part I). Ceylon University Press. pp.136-137.
4) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1264. 22 November 2002.
5) Ward, W.E., 1952. Recently discovered Mahiyangana paintings. Artibus Asiae, 15(1/2), pp.108-113.
6) Wijesekara, N. (Editor in Chief), 1990. Archaeological Department Centenary (1890-1990): Commemorative Series: Volume V: Painting. pp.48-49.
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Asupini Ella Falls
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1) Ahupni Ella by D.V.Mervin is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
References
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Sunday, February 3, 2019
Queen's Tower, Delft Island, Sri Lanka
Attribution
1) Queen's tower by AntanO is licensed under CC BY SA 4.0
References
2) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1716. 22 July 2011. p.512.
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The Pigeon Nest, Delft Island, Sri Lanka
2) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1739. 30 December 2011. p.1093
3) Wijebandara, I.D.M., 2014. Yapanaye Aithihasika Urumaya (In Sinhalese). Published by the editor. ISBN-978-955-9159-95-7. pp.68-69.
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The Salvation Army Church, Kandy
Attribution
1) Salvation Army Church Kandy by Adbar is licensed under CC BY SA 3.0
References
2) Rajapakse, S., 2016. Pauranika Sthana Ha Smaraka: Mahanuwara Distrikkaya (In Sinhala). Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. ISBN:955-9159-34-8. pp.24-25.
3) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1401. 8 July 2005.
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Bambarakanda Falls
1) Bambarakanda Waterfall by Kiriwattuduwa is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2) Bambarakanda Falls-Sri Lanka (1) by Ji-Elle is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
3) Bambarakanda Falls-Sri Lanka (3) by Ji-Elle is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
References
2) Gunawardena, C.A., 2005. Encyclopedia of Sri Lanka. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p.38.
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St. Clair's Falls
Upper Kotamale Hydropower Project
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1) StClairsFalls-Srilanka-April2011 by Rehman is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2) St.ClairsFalls-Srilanka by Chamal N is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
3) St. Clair Falls - panoramio by Alexey Komarov is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
References
2) Briggs, P., 2018. Sri Lanka. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN: 9781784770570. p.413.
3) Nandalal, H.K., 2007. Importance of Public Participation in Project Implementation: Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Small Hydropower-Hydro Sri Lanka. pp.1-7.
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Saturday, February 2, 2019
Samudrasanna Viharaya, Mount-Lavinia
Paintings belonging to two different periods are found drawn on the walls of both inner and outer sections of the image house. The paintings in the inner shrine room mainly show features belonging to the transitional period of southern school art style and the walls of the outer section are adorned with paintings of the 1950s (Rajapakshe et al., 2018).
Paintings based on the life story of Buddha, heaven, and Jataka stories such as Vessantara are found in the image house. Among them, the painting which depicts the cremation of Buddha is considered a special piece of work (Rajapakshe et al., 2018).
2) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1553. 6 June 2008. p.533.
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