Kaludiya Pokuna: Convergence of History, Archaeology and Panorama – By Arundathie Abeysinghe image Source : researchgate Sri Lanka is bestowed with religious, historical and archaeological sites, some of which are in ruins, at present. *Mihintale, considered as the “Cradle of Buddhism” is a location where one of the most significant events in Sri Lanka’s history, the meeting between Arhat Mahinda (son of Emperor Asoka of India) and King Devanampiyatissa (306 BC – 266 BC) took place. Hence, Buddhism in Sri Lanka is inextricably linked to Mihintale. Situated off the beaten track and rarely visited by the majority of tourists, Kaludiya Pokuna (meaning Black Water Pond – “kalu” meaning black, “diya” meaning water and “pokuna” meaning pond) is a breathtaking site located at the foot of the western slopes of Mihintale. It is the largest among ponds in Mihintale. Most scholars are of the view that Kaludiya Pokuna may be the ...
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Anuradhapura’s wild wonders-by Juliet Coombe Peacocks – one of the 97 birds on site Source:Dailynews Moving around historic sites is much more fun by bike as you can take as long as you like at each place and also keep cool as you cycle from one ruin to the next. The best time to start exploring is at sunrise, when the heat of the day has not set in and you can also take a break in the middle of the day when the temperatures go sky high, making even bike riding sticky and unpleasant. Also take a comfy backpack to carry water, provisions and binoculars to spot wildlife. I also take a camera in a waterproof bag in case it rains, or the water bottle leaks, a good map of the historic points of interest, hand sanitiser and spare face masks. At dusk head home to your hotel and ...
Anuradhapura’s wild wonders-by Juliet Coombe Peacocks – one of the 97 birds on site Source:Dailynews Moving around historic sites is much more fun by bike as you can take as long as you like at each place and also keep cool as you cycle from one ruin to the next. The best time to start exploring is at sunrise, when the heat of the day has not set in and you can also take a break in the middle of the day when the temperatures go sky high, making even bike riding sticky and unpleasant. Also take a comfy backpack to carry water, provisions and binoculars to spot wildlife. I also take a camera in a waterproof bag in case it rains, or the water bottle leaks, a good map of the historic points of interest, hand sanitiser and spare face masks. At dusk head home to your hotel and ...
