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Pidurangala Rock – steeped in history and legend By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located at a height of approximately 200 meters and situated to the north of popular Sigirya Rock Fortress, Pidurangala Rock was not a popular tourist site until recently. Pidurangala Rock has a long history believed to date back to the 2nd century BC. According to ancient chronicles, *King Kashyapa (477 to 495 AD) had built a monastery at Pidurangala (for pious Buddhust monks who previously resided at Sigiriya Rock) and donated it to the monks before the King resided at Sigiriya Rock. The King had enlarged the Temple and monastery before relocating the monks to the Temple. The caves and flat terrain spread across a large area had provided solitude and seclusion for monks. The surface of the rock has been carved to form grooves to prevent rain water seeping into the caves. There had been five buildings at ...

Sep 23, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arhat, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Bodhi tree, C. P. Bell, Dambulla cave temple, King Kashyapa, Professor Senarath Paranavitana, SIGIRIYA

Beddagana Wetland Park – verdant mosaic of wetlands By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka and minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Beddagana Wetland Park is home to diverse aquatic birds, butterflies, dragonflies and mammals native to Sri Lanka and Asian wetlands. During the migratory season from August to April, the wetland is a popular stopover of migratory birds similar to a transit location, a haven for diverse flocks of shorebirds or waders which include plovers as well as sandpipers. According to naturalists, the wetlands is home to 50 species of birds, 20 species of fish,119 species of butterflies and endangered mammals such as fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus), a nocturnal mammal included in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) red list as an endangered mammal in 2008. The extent of the Wetland Park is 18 hectares, a ...

Sep 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Beddagana Wetland Park, Diyawanna Lake, Kurunegala, Rajagiriya, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Bambaragala Raja Maha Viharaya – cave temple with serene vistas By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated in the village of Henagahawela in Teldeniya, Kandy, Bambaragala Rajamaha Viharaya is a cave temple situated at the summit of a rock surrounded by spectacular views of Victoria Reservoir and Knuckles Mountain Range. History of the temple dates to pre-Christian era and the caves had been donated to Maha Sangha (Buddhist monks). According to *Professor Senarath Paranavitana, the inscription in *Brahmi script refers to the gifting of this cave by “Datta, the wife of the Pocani King”, Naga. According to the inscription: “The Cave Indrasala (meaning a hall for the community) – given for the monks”. During the past, these caves had been the abode of ascetic monks. At present, the second cave is used by novice monks as an extra accommodation. The majority of the current constructions had been carried out during King Keerthi Sri ...

Sep 11, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, cave temple, Knuckles Mountain Range, Senarath Paranavitana

eLanka Newsletter – 05th September 2021 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “NIKITA” – By Des Kelly ABBA Voyage – LIVE (and the two latest songs!) Happy Father’s Day – by Gehan Gunasekera Watch ODI Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern reveals details of NZ terror attack at supermarket Apostolic Cleansing Power (Plague Duster) by Lakshman Navaratne Radio Eastern’s Talent Search Competition Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – September 2021 Live From Emmet’s Place Vol. 67 – Samara Joy – by Patrick Ranasinghe Should we ‘Dare to Dream’? By Dr Remy Perumal Sri Lanka Police celebrates its 155th Police Day THE PAST and the PRESENT – WHAT A CONTRAST !!! – Wijeyananda Dahanayake – by Sukumar Shan Sinhala old hits – Gangawai Maha Muhudai and Mama Taxi ...

Sep 5, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Dr. Harold Gunatillake, Randika Jayakody

eLanka Newsletter – 01st September 2021 – 1st Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Wonderful English – by Des Kelly War hero Dinesh Priyantha Herath scripts history for Sri Lanka Authentic Sri Lankan street food to celebrate Father’s Day – by DiSh Sri Lankan Street Food (Sydney) IPL 2021: Sri Lanka Cricket Grants NOC To Hasaranga & Chameera To Take Part In UAE Leg Trinity College Kandy, Sri Lanka Choir – Land Of Hope and Glory SRI LANKA NEWS – AUGUST 2021 by Victor Melder TRIBUTE TO A TITAN – BY: KRISHANTHA PRASAD COORAY Fans Have Already Deduced Who The Final Two Women Will Be On ‘The Bachelor’- by Jess Pullar De Lanerolle Brothers on ‘Rendez-Vous with Yasmin & Kumar’ “MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THESE” – By Des Kelly Minister discusses strengthening mutual cooperation with Australia Obituary: ...

Sep 1, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Ashanti Okmar, Dr. Harold Gunatillake

Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex – unique blend of nature and human creation By Arundathie Abeysinghe Engulfed in mist during early mornings and late evenings, a picture of surrealism, a precipitous drop and breathtaking vistas, Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex is an icon looming in the distance when viewed from *Gampola town… At the summit of the stupa, the landscape unfolds below until the white cloak of the veiled mist creeps surreptitiously engulfing the surroundings into oblivion similar to a picture postcard… Ambuluwawa Peak is situated in the center of former Gampola Kingdom approximately 25 kilometers from Kandy City on an area of 327 acres (approximately 132 hectares). It is a landmark of Gampola, former kingdom of King Bhuwanekabahu IV (1341-1357 AD) who ruled Gampola Kingdom. Gampola is entrenched in history and endowed with nature and biodiversity as well as a mild climate. Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, the first multi-religious complex in Sri Lanka is ...

Aug 25, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Ambuluwawa, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Hantana Mountain Range, Pidurutalagala, Pirith, Uva Province

eLanka Newsletter – 22th August 2021 – 7th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE LUCKY COUNTRY”??., (I THINK SO)!!. by Desmond Kelly. Victorian racing mourns loss of popular jockey Elvis ‘Ricky’ Thurgood, 62 Gilbert Gardiner Lentil as Anything fundraises for wages, rent as Thornbury outlet faces eviction By Rachel Eddie and Ben Schneiders Sri Lanka – Island-wide quarantine curfew from tonight to Aug. 30 2021 Cameron Colombege – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council holds 26th AGM Vale Elvis ‘Ricky’ Thurgood by Ryan Reynolds So far, COVID has had the last laugh By Raj Gonsalkorale Koch…more to crow about Darrell De Silva – Apache Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 67 20.08.2021 What Supercentenarians ate to live longcontrary to foods that is recommended today-by Dr Harold Gunatillake Nelligala International Buddhist Center By Arundathie Abeysinghe Explainable ...

Aug 22, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Darrell De Silva, Elmo Jayawardena, Evelyn Manfield, Rohan Abeygunawardena

Nelligala International Buddhist Center by Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated approximately 700 meters above sea level on the summit of breathtaking Nelligala Mountain, Nelligala International Buddhist Center is visited by Buddhists as well as non Buddhists. Popularly known as Nelligala Temple, this recently built temple is well-maintained and has great architectural value. The peaceful and spectacular surroundings of the Temple with tall gold color Buddha Statues, a white dagoba (stupa) surrounded by gold color swans, a *Bodhi tree planted on a gold plated large urn are some of the prominent features of this temple. The Sacred Hair Relics of the Buddha are deposited in the Temple. A key feature of the Temple is gold color Buddha Statues which blend well with the blue sky and spectacular surroundings which render a breathtaking view. The main objective of the International Buddhist Center in the Temple is to provide a serene environment for devotees as ...

Aug 19, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Dhamma, Nelligala International Buddhist Center, Nirvana

eLanka Newsletter – 15th August 2021 – 5th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter SUPER CONTAINER SHIPS – By Des Kelly Sri Lanka Tourism launches membership drive for informal sector with support from Australia’s MDF Sri Lanka ‘hopeful’ to be off UK red list by September Kumar Sangakkara opens new Compton and Edrich stands at Lord’s A crisis of identity By Aubrey Joachim Good News From Jayam – 15 August 2021 – Reminder: birthdays – dr walter jayasinghe – terry herft – suzie amarilla – cricket niroshan kahawatte – dr roland silva 2021 Sri Lanka Day Expo & Parade Goes Global “MY WAY” by Amira & Friends (“A MINHA VIDA”) – Concert, held in Pretoria, South Africa. A Beautiful, Heart Warming Moment GEORGE BRAINE Health & Views July 1st issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope ...

Aug 15, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Dr. Harold Gunatillake