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A tropical rainforest located in Sri Lanka ‘ Sinharaja Rainforest ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Sinharaja Rainforest is a tropical rainforest located in southwestern Sri Lanka. It is one of the country’s most important natural landmarks and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name “Sinharaja” translates to “Lion Kingdom” in Sinhalese, indicating its historical significance and its role as a protected habitat for wildlife. Here are some key features and facts about Sinharaja Rainforest: Biodiversity: Sinharaja Rainforest is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It is home to a wide array of flora and fauna, including many endemic species found only in Sri Lanka. The forest is a haven for numerous birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Flora: The rainforest is characterized by its dense vegetation, with towering trees reaching heights of over 40 meters (130 feet). It boasts over 240 species of trees, many of ...

Jun 16, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka KALUTARA – By Dr. Nimal Sedera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – December 2022 It gives me great pleasure in exploring the history of the nation in searching for the stories behind places of my motherland. Today, I draw your attention to an incredibly famous place of the country. Kalutara, that is well known to all primarily because of the temple by the Colombo – Galle Road. It is popularly identified as “Kalutara Bodhiya”. As it is by the “Kalu Ganga”, the “Bodhiya” became famous due to its survival with the common floods related to the “Kalu Ganga”. Every vehicle passing the shrine stops at the Bodhiya to offer respect and venerate. Most public transport vehicles stop near the Bhodiya and the conductor would run to the donation till to offer a contribution. However, the formation of the name “Kalutara” ...

Nov 30, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Canoeing down the Kalu Ganga-by Capt. Elmo Jayawardena The trip had been on my mind. The trick was to find a matching dullard to come along. Wild goose chasers these days are hard to come by. Ananda came from far, all the way from Melbourne. Left his legal paraphernalia and pleaded guilty to join me in canoeing down the beautiful Kalu Ganga, from Ratnapura to Kalutara. Forget the planning. There is no planning. Our lives are too full of plans to carry it to the river. This one was pure spasmodic, take it as it comes stuff. The boat was there, the lovable SOLITAIRE. We were ready; Ana Jayasinghe and I, and the Kalu Ganga would surely flow. That’s all you need to melody moonbeams. It would take three days, that’s what I reckoned. In age, Ana and I added to a fair amount over hundred years. He’s never canoed ...

Aug 19, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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