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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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Top 20 Water Sports You Can Experience in Sri Lanka – Bhanuka – eLanka Today, we’re embarking on an aquatic escapade through the dazzling waters of Sri Lanka. From heart-pounding activities to serene water explorations, this list promises unforgettable experiences. So, grab your sunscreen and your sense of adventure, because we’re about to unveil the top 20 water sports in Sri Lanka! 1. Surfing Our journey begins with the timeless thrill of surfing! Sri Lanka’s coastlines boast waves for every level, making it an ideal destination for both beginners and pros. 2. Snorkeling Dive into the world beneath the waves through snorkeling. Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of colors found in the vibrant coral reefs and graceful marine life. 3. Scuba Diving Delve into the deep with scuba diving, where you’ll encounter shipwrecks, exotic creatures, and the enchanting beauty of underwater landscapes. 4. Whale Watching Hold your breath as you ...
Aug 28, 2023
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eLanka Newsletter – 27th August 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter RIP Errol Lisk (received from the Thomians Centenary Group) Health & Views Aug 2nd issue 2023 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 172 24 08 2023 ශ්‍රීලංකාව, සංස්කෘතික සංචාරක ව්‍යාපාරය වෙත යොමුවීමේ කාලීන අවශ්‍යතාව.- By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Asitha Fernando gets Top UK Cricket deal – By Sunil Thenabadu Japanese “Peace Pagoda” in Sri Lanka. By Dr.Gamini Kariyawasam. Don’t cry for me Sri Lanka – Why sea turtles and dolphins drying in our waters last month? – by Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Nostalgic and Historical Images of Jaffna – Captured by Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke in 1994 නිවී ගිය පහන් සිළුවක , මතකයේ අරුණලු හිටපු ජනාධිපති ලේකම් දේශමාන්‍ය කේ. එච් . ජේ විජයදාස – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Tributes to Popular Personalities ...
Aug 27, 2023
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Jaya Ganga: The Engineering Marvel of the Kala Oya Valley-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis M. Asoka T. De Silva, in The Ceylankan, Journal 103 Vol 26/3, August 2023 Introduction: The first ancient historical record of any type of irrigation work is accredited to an inscription left by King Eannadu of Shirpurla in Southern Baby- lonia, in the ancient Kingdom of Mesopotamia, who had ruled in 4000 BC, and who mentions his construction work of several canals, one of them being known as Lummadimshar, at the side of which he made a reservoir, the first ever on record. Although the contribution of the migrant Aryans to the Indus Valley civilization has been considered negligible, it is conjectured that they did contribute considerably to the natural aspect of this cultural growth, as there seems to be valid reasons to believe that it was the Aryans who introduced the chariot, the horse and the plough, the ...
