In memory of E. L. Koch, M.D. Principal Medical College. Erected by Public Subscription and Civil Medical Officers 1881
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.
Monday, 31 October 2022
Koch Memorial Clock Tower
Sunday, 30 October 2022
Kandy Clock Tower
This clock tower is the gift of Haji Mohamed Ismail to the town of Kandy in memory of his beloved son Mohamed Zacky Ismail who lost his life at Kadugannawa on 14th August 1947
Saturday, 29 October 2022
Ratnapura Old Fountain
Friday, 28 October 2022
Ratnapura Clock Tower
This tower was erected by public subscription in memory of the men from this district who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914-1918 and whose names are recorded thereon
Thursday, 27 October 2022
Kurunegala Clock Tower
This clock tower was erected in memory of those who went from the North Western province at the call of duty and gave their lives for the empire in the World War in 1914–1918
ක්රි.ව. 1914 - 1918 මහ යුද්ධයේදී අධිරාජ්ය උදෙසා වයඹ පළාත වෙනුවෙන් ගොස් ජීවිත දානය කළ වීර පුරුෂයන් සිහිවීම පිණිසයි
கிபி 1914-1918 ம் ஆண்டு உலக மகாயுத்தத்தின் போது ஏகாதிபத்தியத்தை எதிர்த்து வடமோ மகாணத்தின் சார்பாக போர்க்களத்தில் உயிர்த்யாகங்களபுரிந்த மகா விர புருசாத்மாக்களின் ஞாபகார்த்தமாக
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
Sri Lanka Thriposha Program
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Tangalle Fort
Monday, 24 October 2022
Macan Marker (Colombo Fort)
Sunday, 23 October 2022
Wales Park
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Dombagammana Ambalama
Saturday, 22 October 2022
The Kandy House (Amunugama Walawwa)
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Friday, 21 October 2022
Sri Lanka National Flag
Thursday, 20 October 2022
Kirioruwa Ambalama
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Uduwaka Ambalama (Matara)
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Wahalkada Wewa
Monday, 17 October 2022
Pottuvil Lagoon
Sunday, 16 October 2022
Maniumpathy Hotel
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Etakada Tamil Inscription
Tintagel Hotel (Rosmead Walawwa)
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Friday, 14 October 2022
Monica Ruwanpathirana
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Thursday, 13 October 2022
Wesley College (Colombo)
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
St. Andrew's Scots Kirk, Kollupitiya
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Christian Reformed Church (Bambalapitiya)
Monday, 10 October 2022
St. Paul's Church (Milagiriya)
Sunday, 9 October 2022
Old Marketing Development Building (Colombo Fort)
Saturday, 8 October 2022
Victoria Memorial Eye Hospital, Colombo
Friday, 7 October 2022
King Buvanekabahu IV of Gampola
Thursday, 6 October 2022
Seated Tara, British Museum
Museum number : 1898,0702.142 Cultures / periods: Buddhist/ Anuradhapura
2) Jayawardene, S., 2016. Sri Lanka's Tārā Devī. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 61(2), pp.1-30.
3) Wikramagamage, C., 1990. [Wijesekara, N. (Editor in chief)] Section II: 500-100 A.D. Archaeological Department Centenary (1890-1990): Commemorative Series: Vol. IV: Sculpture. p.72.
4) Wickremasinghe, D.M.D.Z., 1912. Epigraphia Zeylanica: Being lithic and other inscription of Ceylon (Vol. I). London. Archaeological Survey of Ceylon. p.103.