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An easy way to make Chicken biryani at home – By Malsha – eLanka Ingredients: For Rice: 600g Rice 5 cardamom pods 3 cloves A large piece of rumpe A two-inch piece of cinnamon bark 50g Margarine Water as needed For Biryani Masala: ½ cup diced carrots 1 cup diced beans 1 cup pre-cooked green peas 10 cashew flakes 1 cup dried grapes Crushed cardamom and 2 cloves 1 stick of curry powder 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves 1 large onion, finely sliced 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste 4 tbsp margarine or butter 1 tbsp biryani masala powder 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp turmeric powder Chicken breast, thinly sliced into long strips (seasoned with a pinch of turmeric, lime juice, and salt) 2 finely chopped tomatoes Lime juice Salt to taste Method: Rinse the rice thoroughly and let it drain. In ...

Aug 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Chicken Biryani Recipe, easy Chicken Biryani Recipe, elanka recipes, Homemade Chicken Biryani

Sigiriya to be developed from USD 15mn loan – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing said that steps will be taken to develop Sigiriya as a fully-fledged tourist zone under nine sub-projects. These nine sub-projects are; establishment of new car park, providing sanitary facilities and preparation of Sigiriya entrance road, establishment of Sigiriya information center, conservation of Mapagala archaeological site, rehabilitation of Sigiri lake, establishment of heritage route from Ramakele to Pidurangala, conservation of archaeological sites around Kaludiya Pokuna, development of infrastructure for tourism and recreational activities focusing on Inamaluwa Lake, development of infrastructure for tourism and recreational activities focusing on Galewela Lake, and the development of the solid waste management system in Digampathana.Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that this project will be implemented at the cost of USD 15 million to be received under the loan assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In ...

Aug 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Sunil Thenabadu Tagged Asian Development Bank, developing Sigiriya, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, Tourism

The Nikini Full Moon Poya day – Malsha – eLanka The Nikini Full Moon Poya day, which typically falls in the month of August, holds profound importance for Buddhists worldwide. This special occasion commemorates significant events in Buddhism’s history and spiritual practice. One pivotal moment tied to this day is when Ven. Rahula Thera, the son of Gautama Buddha, attained Arahathship by embracing the Dhamma on a Nikini Poya day. Another pivotal event was the First Convocation of the Buddhist Council, also known as the First Dharma Sangayanawa. This assembly, led by Arahath Maha Kassapa Thera, took place three months after the Buddha’s Parinibbana, or his passing into Nirvana. It involved five hundred great Arahats and was held in the Sapthaparni cave in Rajagaha Nuwara. This gathering was aimed at safeguarding the Noble Dhamma for future generations. Nikini Poya day is a unique opportunity for bhikkhus who were unable to ...

Aug 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Buddhism's history, Buddhists in Sri Lanka, First Dharma Sangayanawa, Kandy Esala Perahera, Rajagaha Nuwara, The Nikini Full Moon Poya day, Vas season

Guardians of the Night: Exploring the Enigmatic Ceylon Slender Loris – Nadeeka – eLanka In the depths of Sri Lanka’s dense forests emerges a creature of captivating mystery – the Ceylon Slender Loris. With its large, expressive eyes and deliberate nocturnal movements, this elusive primate has long fascinated researchers and nature enthusiasts. This article takes you on a journey into the realm of the Ceylon Slender Loris, unveiling its unique characteristics, ecological significance, and the challenges it faces in an ever-changing world. A Glimpse into Loris Life The Ceylon Slender Loris (Loris tardigradus tardigradus) belongs to the family Lorisidae, a group renowned for their unhurried pace and distinct physical traits. Native to Sri Lanka, these lorises have adapted remarkably to an arboreal lifestyle. Their large, round eyes grant them exceptional night vision, aiding in their search for insects, fruits, and nectar that constitute their diet. Nighttime Navigators As creatures of ...

Aug 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Nadeeka Kumari Tagged Red Slender Lorises

Tie-Dye Designs in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Tie-dye, a form of textile artistry celebrated for its vibrant colors and free-spirited patterns, has transcended its Western origins to become a beloved tradition in Sri Lanka. With a fusion of creativity, cultural heritage, and modern expression, tie-dye designs in Sri Lanka have carved a unique niche in the world of fashion and craft. This article delves into the captivating world of tie-dye, exploring its history, techniques, and the cultural significance it holds within the Sri Lankan context. Tie-dye is believed to have roots dating back to ancient times in various cultures. In Sri Lanka, tie-dye, locally known as “Roshi” or “Ira Handa,” has been an integral part of the island’s artistic tapestry for generations. Historically, tie-dye was used to create traditional clothing, particularly for women’s sarongs and men’s saris, as well as for various ceremonial purposes. ...

Aug 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged Tie-Dye Designs in Sri Lanka

අභිමානණීය දළදා පුරාණය වාර්ෂික දළදා පෙරහැර ,මෙම වසරේ ද අගෝස්තු මාසයේ එළැඹි ඇසළ පොහොය සමයේ සිදු කෙරේ. චාරිත්‍රයක් ලෙසින් ,දළදා පෙරහැර පැවැත්වීමට ඇසළ පොහෝ සමය යොදා ගැනීමට , කිසියම් වැදගත් සාධකයක් මුල්වී ඇති බැව් විද්වතුන්ගේ නිගමනයයි.ලෝකයට සම්‍යක් දර්ශනය පහළ වූයේ ඇසළ පොහෝ දිනකය. මිගදායේදී බුදුන් වහන්සේ පස්වග මහණුන් වෙත මධ්‍යම ප්‍රතිපදාව නම් වූ උසස් ජීවන පිළිවෙත දේශනය කළේ ඇසළ පොහෝ දිනක බැවින් ශාන්ති නායකයාණන්ගේ අසූහාර දහසක් ශ්‍රී ධර්මස්කන්ධය ස්පර්ෂිත දළදා සමිඳුන් වෙනුවෙන් එසමයෙහි පෙරහැර පවත්වා පූජෝපහාර දැක්වීම අගය කළ යුතුය. දාඨා වංශයෙන් හෙළිවන පරිදි ශ්‍රී සම්බුද්ධ පරිනිර්වාණයෙන් පසුව එක් දළදාවක් ශක්‍රයා විසින්ද, සෙසු දන්තයන් , ගන්ධාර දේශයේ හර්ෂවර්ධන රජු හා නාලොව නාග රජුන් විසින්ද ලබා ගෙන පුද පෙළහර පවත්වනු ලැබීය. සිවු දළදාවන්ගෙන් ඉතිරි දළදාව ඛේම නම් මහරහතන් වහන්සේ ක්‍රි.පු. 433 දී කලිඟු රට දන්ත පුර බ්‍රහ්මදත්ත රජුන් වෙත පිරිනැමූ සේක. බ්‍රහ්මදත්තයන් රන් රුවනින් අලංකාර වූ අනගි සුවිසල් ධාතු මන්දිරයක් ගොඩ නංවා දළදා සමිඳුන් එහි තැන්පත් කොට මහත් භක්තියකින් පුදනු ලැබිණි. ඔහුගේ ඇවෑමෙන් ...

Aug 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged අභිමානණීය දළදා පුරාණය

François Valentijn’s Description of Ceylon-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Thiru Arumugam in The Ceylankan Vol 26/3, August 2023, where the title reads “François Valentijn wrote a 462 page ‘Description of Ceylon’ 300 years ago … Part 2” ……… Part 1 having appeared in The Ceylankan J 102 Vol 26(2) May 2023, pp 24-25. ….. also by Thiru Arumugam First and Second Chapters [Geography] For his sources of information about the geography and history of Ceylon up to the Portugueseperiod, Valentijn relies on the Portuguese writer Diogo do Couto’s Ceylon section of his books Decadas da Asia (Decades of Asia)5. Couto was Chief Keeper of the Records in Goa from 1595 to 1616. Goa was the Asian headquarters of the Portuguese. Valentijn also took information from the Dutch writer Father Philippus Baldeus6, who lived in Jaffna from about 1656 to 1665. For the description of the interior of Ceylon he relies on Robert Knox7, as the Portuguese and Dutch had limited access ...

Aug 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Michael Roberts, Thiru Arumugam

Dehiwala Zoo welcomes Lion cub ‘Simba’-by Budhdhika Imbulana Source:Dailynews The public has now got the opportunity to see the lion cub named ‘Simba’, a recent addition to the Dehiwala National Zoo.National Zoological Department Director General Dr. Thilak Premakantha, said that five-week-old Simba will be put on public display everyday at Dehiwala Zoo’s Elephant Theater-01 (near the main restaurant) from 9.30 am to 10.30 am and from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Simba, born to Chandi and Meera at the Hambantota Safari Park, was rejected by the mother after birth. Hence, Simba has been brought to the Dehiwala National Zoo and is being cared under the supervision of veterinarians and animal caretakers. ...

Aug 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dr. Thilak Premakantha, National Zoological Department, Simba

THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING EACH OTHER – By Charles Schokman People who have healthy relationships are more likely to feel happier and satisfied with their lives. They are less likely to have physical and mental health problems. Healthy relationships can: increase your sense of worth and belonging and help you feel less alone. People in healthy relationships love and support each other. They help each other practically as well as emotionally. They are there for each other in the good times and the bad times. This poem by Rex Don sums it up. How Can You “SM_LE” Without *”I”* ? How Can You Be “F_NE” Without “I” ? How Can You “W_SH” Without “I” ? How Can You Be “N_CE” Without “I” ? How Can You Be a “FAM_LY” Or “RELAT_VE” Without “I” ? How Can You Be a “FR_END” Without “I” ? So “I” Am Very Important! But How Can I Achieve ...

Aug 28, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged love, support each other