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.
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Sellawali Raja Maha Viharaya
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
Katarangala Raja Maha Viharaya
Monday, 28 November 2022
Godamunna Ambalama
Sunday, 27 November 2022
Naga Vimanaya (Kandy)
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Saturday, 26 November 2022
Nataraja (Siva Devale No. 1), Colombo National Museum
Friday, 25 November 2022
Siva (Colombo National Museum)
Thursday, 24 November 2022
Kasuprad Parivena
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Nataraja (Siva Devale No. 5), Colombo National Museum
Siva Parvati (Colombo National Museum)
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Uma Maheshvara (Colombo National Museum)
Monday, 21 November 2022
Abhayagiriya Museum
Sunday, 20 November 2022
Seated Parvati (Colombo National Museum)
Saturday, 19 November 2022
Vannai Varatharaja Perumal Kovil
Friday, 18 November 2022
Inuvil Kandaswamy Kovil
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Nallur Veeramakali Amman Kovil
As the destiny of other Hindu temples in Jaffna, this temple is believed to have been destroyed by the Portuguese when the Jaffna fell into their hands in 1621 (Kandiah, 2014). The temple was re-erected with the revival of Hinduism on the island that took place in the early 19th century (Kandiah, 2014). However, evidence of the old Veeramakali Amman temple has not been discovered so far (Pushparatnam, 2014).
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Vannarpannai Vaitheeswaran Temple
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Saddanathar Sivan Kovil
As the destiny of other Hindu temples in Jaffna, this temple is believed to have been destroyed by the Portuguese when the Jaffna fell into their hands in 1621 (Kandiah, 2014). The stones from the demolished temples were taken to build the Fort in Jaffna (Kandiah, 2014). It is said that, before the demolition, the Vigrahams of the temple were deposited in the neighbourhood pond by the priests of this temple (Kandiah, 2014).
Monday, 14 November 2022
Kasi Pillaiyar Temple (Tellippalai)
Sunday, 13 November 2022
Mahakirindegama Tamil Inscription
Saturday, 12 November 2022
Hingurakdamana Tamil Inscription
Friday, 11 November 2022
Sandagiri Seya (Hantana)
Thursday, 10 November 2022
Jaffna Tamil Inscription of Parakramabahu VI
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
Abhayagiri Tamil Inscription
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
Mehiella Tamil Inscription
Monday, 7 November 2022
Sivasubramaniam Pathmanathan
# Sahitya Mandala Award (for the book Ilankait tamilar tecavalamaikalum camukavalamaikalum, 2002)
# The Laws and Customs of the Sri Lankan Tamils (Kumaran Publishers, 2001)
# Ilankaiyil vanniyar/The Vanni Principalities in Sri Lanka (Kumaran Publishers, 2003)
# Ilattu Ilakkiyamum varalarum/ Tamil Literature and Historical Traditions in Sri Lanka (Kumaran Publication, 2004)
# Ilankaiyil intu camayam/ Hinduism in Sri Lanka (Kumaran Publication, 2004)
# Ilankait Tamil cacanakal/ Sri Lankan Tamil Inscriptions (Department of Hindu Religious & Cultural Affairs, 2006)
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