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In Colombo Port City held a Pirith Chanting Ceremony on the 6th of May 2023 Source : Port City Colombo linkedin Set to be the catalyst for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, Port City Colombo continues to move closer to its infrastructure completion and deliver on its promises. To foster goodwill and seek blessings in this endeavor, an overnight Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held on the 6th of May 2023, followed by a Multifaith Blessing and Almsgiving on the 7th of May. The event was timely and significant, coinciding with the Celebration of Vesak. Colombo Port City Economic Commission, CHECb Portb City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, and the Sri Lanka China Buddhist Friendship Association organized the ceremony with the blessings of the Chief Prelates of Three main Buddhist Chapters in Sri Lanka with Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo. ...

May 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Almsgiving, Buddhist Chapters in Sri Lanka, Gangaramaya Temple, Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka’s economic, VESAK, Vesak 2023

The commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka ” Colombo ” – By Malsha – eLanka Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, located on the west coast of the island. It has a population of over 750,000 people and is the center of economic and political activity in the country. Colombo is a bustling city with a mix of modern and colonial architecture, and is known for its vibrant street markets, historic temples and mosques, and scenic oceanfront promenade. It is also home to many government institutions, educational institutions, and cultural attractions such as the National Museum and the Viharamahadevi Park. The city’s international airport, Bandaranaike International Airport, is located approximately 35 kilometers north of the city center. History of colombo The history of Colombo dates back to ancient times. The city was a trading port and a center of commerce for many centuries, ...

Apr 21, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Bandaranaike International Airport, Beira Lake, Colombo, Colombo Fort, Dehiwala, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Memorial Hall, Kelani River, Kollupitiya, National Museum, Pettah Market, Viharamahadevi Park, Wellawatte

Our First Time Exploring COLOMBO, Sri Lanka This was our first full day exploring Colombo, Sri Lanka!🥥 We visited many beautiful sights, including the Colombo National Museum🏺, Gangaramaya Temple🙏and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque🕌. We also tasted new foods and searched for the smallest Buddha in Sri Lanka! ...

Mar 23, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Colombo National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple

“THE RIVERS OF OLD CEYLON” – By Des Kelly We speak and write so much about this lovely Island that so many of us still call home, it seems reasonable enough to add to the list of attractions, “The Rivers Of Old Ceylon”, mentioned above. I always refer to my Motherland as Ceylon, simply because I think that this is the prettiest name, from many others she was called, over the years. The tourist attractions that Sri Lanka has,(when people are able to move around again), are far too numerous to mention, but this article that came to me via Victor Melder, who needs absolutely no introduction to us Ceylonese or Sri Lankan, brought back so many vivid memories, I just had to share it with our eLanka members. ...

Oct 23, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Belilena Cave, Gangaramaya Temple, KUMAR SANGAKKARA, Mahela Jayawardena Comments 0