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eLanka Newsletter – 26th June 2024 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka women heap more more pain on Windies in T20 opener. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Usman Khawaja launches Prime Café in Melbourne Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to clean sweep over West Indies for the first time. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Jesus our friend and comforter – By Charles Schokman WAS THE THIRD PRIME MINISTER OF CEYLON THE SON OF A MURDERER ? THE TRIAL OF JOHN KOTELAWALA (SENIOR) – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE Afghanistan ‘talibans’ Australian T20 Cricket Aspirations-by Michael Roberts Brain Draining Pearl – By Nisal Rukshan MULTI FACETED LEGENDARY TITUS THOTAWATTE REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu OBITUARY – CHANDRA SENARATNE (9 Feb 1933 – 3 June 2024 ) – By Hugh Karunanayake ...

Jun 26, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Gal Viharaya: A Gem of Polonnaruwa’s Ancient Splendor-by kalani-eLanka Nestled within the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka, the Gal Viharaya (also known as the Rock Temple) stands as a testament to the island’s rich cultural and religious heritage. This remarkable site, dating back to the 12th century, showcases some of the finest examples of ancient Sinhalese rock carving and is a significant landmark in the history of Buddhist art. The Gal Viharaya was commissioned by King Parakramabahu I during his reign in the Polonnaruwa period (1153-1186 AD). Polonnaruwa, during this era, was a flourishing city and a hub of religious, cultural, and economic activities. The king’s ambitious vision was to create a place that reflected the spiritual zenith of the time, and the Gal Viharaya was a central part of this vision. The Gal Viharaya is renowned for its four impressive Buddha statues, which are carved into a ...

Jun 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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“Damila Maha Seya” – incomplete archaeological site By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located in the ancient city complex of *Polonnaruwa covering an area of approximately 1.6 hectares (four acres), “Damila Maha Seya” also known as “Damila Thupa” or “Demala Maha Seya” is an incomplete stupa constructed during the reign of King Parakramabahu I (1153-1186) utilizing labor of Tamil prisoners brought from India when he attacked the *Chola Kingdom of South India. Due to some unknown reason, the King had been unable to complete the Stupa. This stupa is similar to *Kota Vehera in Dedigama and *Yudaganawa Stupa (considered as the location of King Parakramabahu’s mother’s cremation).  This gigantic incomplete stupa is located between *Gal Viharaya and *Thivanka Pilimage and is at present, a protected archaeological site. Scholars are of the view that, although, King Parakramabahu I has planned this 12th century stupa of 186 meters (570 feet) height as the world’s largest ...

Sep 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Many tourist attraction in Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya closed for local visitors on Jan. 4, 5 Source:Dailymirror Several tourist attractions in Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa will be closed for local tourists on January 4 and 5 after 12.00 pm as Ukrainian tourists are scheduled to visit those locations. The Central Cultural Fund said in a statement said  several locations in the Polonnaruwa tourist zone managed by the Fund, such as Parakrama Palace Complex, Dalada Oluwa, Shiva Devalaya (No. 2), Rankoth Vehera, Lankathilake Vehera, Kirivehera, Gal Viharaya, Thivanka Image House and Lotus Pond will not entertain local tourists on January 4 after 1.00 p.m. ...

Jan 9, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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  “SRI LANKA MY ISLAND OF DREAMS” – By Des Kelly It is true, of every Country in the World. Certain areas of Planet Earth are astoundingly beautiful to the eyes of any beholder. Sir Richard Attenborough happens to be one of the very few, lucky enough to travel around, “doing his thing” to capture most of the scenic beauty for his very exciting  “Television-Specials” that are repeated over and over again, simply because they are immensely popular.            This particular “story”, together with the magnificent photography of “Sri Lanka, my Island of dreams”(another Original Music Composition of mine, as well) brings our readers, wherever they may be, some precious memories of a Country so tiny, yet, reputed to be a copy of the mythical “Garden of Eden”, because it’s minute twenty six and a half thousand square miles, still possesses ALL of the “beauty-spots” available ...

Aug 30, 2019 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , ,
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