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Hanthana Mountain Range – protected nature reserve in Kandy By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated 1240 meters above sea level, Hanthana Mountain Range is situated in central Sri Lanka, south-west of the city of Kandy. The Mountain Range stretches from Kandy City to the town of Galaha situated about 20 kilometers to the south of the City. There are seven peaks in the mountain range. *University of Peradeniya is situated at the foothills of Hanthana Mountain Range, on a 1,080 acre stretch of land. Hanthana Mountain Range is a favorite destination among mountain hikers and nature lovers in Sri Lanka, especially among undergraduates of the University of Peradeniya as well as undergraduates of other national universities in Sri Lanka who choose the location for their annual trip. The foot of the mountain range can be reached from Peradeniya-Galaha Road or Kandy-Udawela Road, the most popular being the Peradeniya-Galaha Road. Hanthana Mountain Range has been ...

Mar 5, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Hanthana Mountain Range, Sabaragamuwa Province, University of Peradeniya

Lakegala Mountain – wrapped in mystery and legend By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located about 324 meters above sea level, Lakegala Mountain is a 1310 meter high rock famous due to its unique triangular pyramidal shape and colossal size. Spectacular Lakegala Mountain is one of the highest bare rock outcrops in the world. Meaning “Rock of Lanka” (Lankagala in Sinhala which later became Lakegala), Lakegala is situated about 175 kilometers away from Colombo in *Meemure. As Lakegala Mountain is situated in Meemure, the mountain is pristine and undisturbed from the external world and has abundant endemic flora and fauna. Situated in close proximity to Kandy and Matale Districts, there are several access roads to Lakegala. According to foreign tourists, the unique triangular shape of Lakegala Mountain resembles the “Matterhorn of the Rockies”. The trek to the peak is arduous for average hikers, especially the last 300 meters of the journey. Hence, ...

Feb 26, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Central Province, Dandu Monara, Meemure, Ramayana, Rawana

Cenotaph War Memorial – a tribute to military personnel By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated near Viharamahadevi Park and Public Library in Colombo, Cenotaph War Memorial is a monument dedicated to military personnel who died in action during the World War I and II. The *Cenotaph War Memorial comprises a towering Cenotaph as well as a Memorial Wall. Initially, the War Memorial was located at Galle Face Green. The foundation stone for this memorial had been laid by Governor of *Ceylon Brigadier General Sir William Henry Manning on December 7. 1921. This memorial had been unveiled by Sir William on October 27, 1923 (at Galle Face Green). It was initially known as Victory Tower. It was initially built to commemorate Ceylonese as well as Europeans who died in action during the World War I. Cenotaph and the Memorial Wall had been designed by the renowned architect *Sir Edward Lutyens. During ...

Feb 20, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Armistice Day, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Sir Edward Landseer Lutyens, Viharamahadevi Park

Dutch Hospital – aura of Colonial Era Architecture By Arundathie Abeysinghe Nestled among skyscrapers and situated within the hustle and bustle of Colombo Fort, Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, popularly known as “Dutch Hospital” dates to Dutch Colonial Era of *Ceylon. The Dutch Hospital had been constructed in 1600s as a hospital to treat Dutch Soldiers, Dutch Sailors as well as officers of the Dutch East India Company due to the close proximity of the Building to Colombo Harbor. Dutch Hospital is considered as one of the oldest buildings in Colombo. Considered as a heritage building, the Building is a well-maintained shopping and dining precinct at present. The Building, although constructed during the Dutch Colonial Era has been influenced by tropical requirements as well as local building style of Ceylon during that period, and is different from Colonial Era Structures in Ceylon. With red clay roof tiles, boxy pillars, a ...

Feb 9, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Ceylon, Dutch Hospital, Paul Herman, Verandah

eLanka Newsletter – 7 February 2021 – 2nd edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Celebration of Sri Lanka’s 73rd Independence Day Anniversary in Sydney “SUBJECT OF SUBJUGATION” – by Des Kelly Invitation – 73rd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka (Melbourne) Englebert Humperdinck’s Song In Honour Of His Wife Patricia Healy Dorsay 73rd Sri Lanka Independence Day event at Consul General’s residence (Sydney – Australia) – Photos thanks to MC Duke Craig Ondarchie MP – Liberal Member for Northern Metropolitan Region – Victoria, Australia – Sri Lanka 73rd Independence day message Letters of Congratulations received by Anton Swan in regards to the OAM from the Governor of Qld. the Premier of Qld and the Senator of Qld. Also the Director of DFAT Lankan Educationalist at the Arabian sands…a glowing tribute – by Sanath Hemachandra Health & Views ...

Feb 7, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, John Keells Stock Brokers, Raj Gonsalkorale, Sanath Hemachandra

Arthur’s Seat Viewing Deck – lookout point in Kandy City By Arundathie Abeysinghe Arthur’s Seat or Kandy View Point is a mesmerizing lookout point situated in Kandy City. Arthur’s Seat is ranked fifth out of 105 tourist attractions in Kandy. It is situated about 550 meters above sea level, southwest of Kandy Lake, a few meters past Royal Palace Park (Wales Park or Wace Park) at Rajapihilla Mawatha. According to folklore Mr. Arthur, a British Tea Planter lived in a bungalow during the British Colonial Era above the viewpoint. Planter Arthur had viewed Kandy City seated on a stone seat under a tree and it was his popular viewpoint. He had used this place to view Kandy City and its surroundings seated on a stone seat under a tree in front of his bungalow. The view from this point is superb during the day and night, a bird’s eye view. This is ...

Feb 6, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arthur's Seat Viewing, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Kandy, Kandy Municipal Council, lookout point in Kandy City

Baobab Tree – iconic landmark in Mannar By Arundathie Abeysinghe Baobab Tree (Adansonia), an indigenous tree in Africa is a landmark in Pallimunai in*Mannar located on the northeastern tip of Mannar Island about 1.5 kilometers away from Mannar town. A popular tourist attraction in the town, Baobab Tree in Mannar is about 700 – 800 years old (according to a study conducted in 2003). There are about 40 Baobab Trees in Sri Lanka, but this is the oldest as well as the largest tree in the country. The other trees in Sri Lanka are about 300 – 400 years old. A strange looking tree with a short stubby trunk of enormous girth, trees attain heights of around 5 – 30 meters and the trunk measures about 7 – 10 meters. It is estimated that these trees live up to 2000 – 6000 years. The outsized trunk of a Baobab ...

Jan 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Baobab Tree, Baobab Trees in Sri Lanka

Ranmasu Uyana – paradigm of garden architecture By Arundathie Abeysinghe Parks were a prominent feature of city planning during Ancient Kingdoms even before Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka during the era of King Devanampiyatissa (247 BC – 207 BC). According to chronicles, after the arrival of *Arhat Mahinda, King Devanampiyatissa had donated these parks to Buddhist monks to be used as Buddhist hermitages. According to chronicles, Ranmasu Uyana (meaning Gold Fish Park) had been used as a pleasure garden (Magul Uyana in Sinhala) for the sensual enjoyment by royals, an alternative to those donated to Buddhist monks. The Park has beautiful, plants, trees, vines as well as flowering shrubs as described in literary texts of Sinhala Literature, beauty and elegance of yesteryear. According to Professor Senake Bandaranayake, former Professor of Archaeology: “Sri Lanka is perhaps the only country in South Asia where we still have substantial archaeological remains ...

Jan 25, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Anuradhapura, Arhat Mahinda, Arundathie Abeysinghe, Bawa Chakra, Isurumuniya Monastery, Mahawamsa, Ranmasu Uyana, Sakwala Chakraya, Vessagiri

Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre – spectacular amphitheatre By Arundathie Abeysinghe Sarachchandra Open Air Theatre is located at the center of *University of Peradeniya. It is named in memory of *Professor Ediriweera Sarachchandra. Built according to the architectural style of ancient Greek Theatres, it is a spectacular theatre and is popularly known as “Wala” (meaning pit in Sinhala due to its shape) among undergraduates at the University and drama enthusiasts. According to drama enthusiasts, the Theatre is also called “watching place” as spectators sit on the stone steps created on a slope. Built in 1950s, the space where the theatrical performances take place is semi-circular with stone steps for spectators. A large number of spectators can be accommodated in this space. This is the venue for the majority of dramas which take place at the University. Acoustics have played a vital role in the construction of this theatre as spectators seated ...

Jan 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Maname, Professor Ediriweera Sarachchandra, Sinhabahu, University of Peradeniya

eLanka Newsletter – 6 Jan 2021 – 2nd edition – Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A TRIBUTE – CHRIS GREET: Deep feelings not always shown, heartfelt merriment on display by Ernest Macintyre “GREET, HIS LIFE & TIMES” – By Des Kelly BBC Interview with Dr Maheshi Ramasamy, investigator for the Oxford Vaccine group, on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine Identity crisis of an Aussie Lankan – finding the Right Balance Flying to the Northern Warfront in the 1990’s – by Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Flying to the Northern Warfront in the 1990’s – by Dr Gamini Goonetilleke Greetings from Australia – Happy New Year – Kylie Minogue’s ‘alternative’ Christmas message Sri Lanka needs a confidence boost to lift it out of the morass it is in; Time for a National approach to governance? By Raj Gonsalkorale Health & Views January 1st ...

Jan 7, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Arundathie Abeysinghe, Oscar E V Fernando, Patrick Ranasinghe, Sharmila Jay