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My Nation – My Pride – by Anurasiri Kottegoda (sent by Shenali D Waduge to eLanka) We have a proud history. We had great kings They made magnificent structures. These amazing achievements are in awe even today. Tourists flock to see these cultural heritage because they do not have such in their own nations. They come to visit Ruwanweli Maha Seya, 60,000,000 tons of bricks used to make Jetawanaramaya, Lova Maha Paya, Sigiriya, Parakrama Samudraya, Giritale, Kantale, Minneriya where massive lakes & man-made irrigation works. The technology used by our ancient kings cannot be matched even with modern technology. Our ancestors have built ancient marvels that we must be proud of. Unfortunately, these ancient marvels crafted by our great  kings are not included into school text books for our children to feel proud of their ancestors. Is this being intentionally done? Who removed our history from school syllabus? Why is a diluted ...

Jun 5, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd April 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Rev. Fr. BOB MAGUIRE – by Des Kelly Esric Jackson…..Sri Lanka’s and Melbourne’s ‘comeback kid’- BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Book launch – Prisoner #1056 – Roy Ratnavel VICTORIA UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES ANTI-RACISM ROADMAP FOR MELBOURNE’S SOUTHEAST Athugalpura Negam Waruna 2023 | ඇතුගල්පුර අවුරුදු නෑගම් වරුණ A Kelly Klassic – “THE DRINK” – by Des Kelly A night out at Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 154 20 04 2023 “Kok Doowa Island” – paradise for avifauna aficianados – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-4-22 Remembering an indefatigable icon-HON GAMINI DISSANAYAKE – By Sunil Thenabadu Time for finance professionals to step up – by Aubrey Joachim Signature Anuradhapura branch relocates and upgrades as ...

Apr 23, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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A lake located in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka “ Parakrama Samudraya ” – By Malsha – eLanka Parakrama Samudraya is a man-made lake located in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Parakramabahu the Great in the 12th century by constructing a dam across the Amban River. The lake has a surface area of approximately 24 square miles (62 square kilometers) and a capacity of over 134 million cubic meters of water. The lake was built as part of a massive irrigation system that aimed to provide water to the surrounding areas for agriculture. It is considered one of the largest ancient man-made lakes in Sri Lanka and is an impressive feat of engineering. Today, the Parakrama Samudraya remains an important source of water for agriculture and is also a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka, with many visitors enjoying the scenic views and tranquil atmosphere. history of Parakrama Samudraya ...

Apr 22, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,
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“Kok Doowa Island” – paradise for avifauna aficianados – By Arundathie Abeysinghe A small rocky island located in the enormous *Parakrama Samudraya Reservoir in Polonnaruwa constructed by *King Parakramabahu (1153-1186) is a paradise for birdwatchers. During the nesting season of birds (from February to May) that coincides with the start of the monsoon, this tiny island turns home to thousands of nests, a birdwatchers’ paradise, a mesmerizing site… “Kok Doowa” meaning the ‘island of storks’ due to large numbers of birds, especially, storks (Ciconiidae) nesting on the rock, the island is visited not only by birds, but by elephants, especially those crossing Parakrama Samudraya. During the dry season, when the water levels of the reservoir decreases, visitors can walk across the water towards the island. Yet, when water levels are high, services of a fisherman’s boat to reach the island is necessary. The island has two summits, approximately 200 meters ...

Apr 20, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , ,
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Hands and feet off Parakrama Samudraya-by LAKSIRI WARNAKULA Source:Island I was shocked when I saw the pictures the other day. How could they come up with such an idea? And it is an act of sacrilege, too, causing harm to an object that should be protected, and even venerated, to my mind. It is a majestic symbol showing our ancient heritage of irrigation engineering and the wisdom of our kings. And its bund is not for breaking and bulldozing to suit the whims and fancies of some, who see concrete and walkways as signs of development, carried out even at the expense of our proud heritage. It, in any circumstances, shouldn’t be on the ‘bucket list’ of short-sighted, self-promoting bigwigs, chosen for destruction in the guise of development. Polonnaruwa means two things to us: marvels of architecture and irrigation engineering of yore and then, the paddy and the farmer. Now, ...

Sep 2, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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