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OUR LOCATION #109 Stace Road Grandpass, Colombo-14 +94 777 522 224 +94 114 062 950. Working Hours. Monday - Friday - 9.30 AM to 6 PM Saturday - 9.30 AM to 4 PM
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The current Sri Lanka which was called as 'Sinhale', 'Helaya', 'Heladweepa'was not mere 'A pearl of the Indian Ocean' but it was a proud island with a historical environment that exceeded India too. Sri Lanka is a land that has noted a landmark in the world map with a written history. About hundred years ago, from the time ...
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That is why Sri Lanka has a lot of cultural sites like temples, stupas and old buildings, forts that are thousands of years old! I tried to cover maximum places in this limited time. I reached Colombo on the first day and visited local areas - Pettah Market, Lotus Tower, Galle Beach, Red Mosque.
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Built in the V century on top of the mountain stone castle was a reliable shelter for the king, it was built to protect the kingdom from the conquerors of the islands and the habitants of the continent. After a small rise on the stone steps a gaze of 11 amazing frescoes comes into the view, painted with natural dyes of special composition.
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RMB9CADA - Old gate of the Galle Fort, Sri Lanka, with the British Coat of Arms and motto 'Dieu Et Mon Droit' clearly visible. RF EK8AAE - Tea RF T06K38 - Summer tropical background with palms, sky and sunset.
Get priceThis evening we take part as an interactive audience in the ceremonial dressing of a traditional Sri Lankan Chieftain locally known as 'Nilame' with all his jewelry. This elegant, elaborate royal costume was worn exclusively by the ancient kings and noble chieftains and forbidden to the common man.
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The Sri Lanka Guardian is an online web portal founded in August 2007 by a group of concerned Sri Lankan citizens including journalists, activists, academics and retired civil servants.Sri Lanka Guardian has registered as an online newspaper in the Government of Sri Lanka. This portal is currently a platform for over a hundred regular writers from around the world.
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The ancient image house of Sri Narendrasinghe Rajamaha Viharaya. Kundasale lies on the Kandy-Teldeniya road about six miles away from Kandy, at the Warapitiya junction. Its about 1 km from the Warapitiya junction which is about 2 km. from Teldeniya. Sri Narendrasinghe Rajamaha Viharaya was built by king Kirthi Sri Rajasinhe (1747 - 1781).
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Answer (1 of 2): The question is: > What is the truth about Ram Setu in Ramayan? Ram setu was not the bridge constructed by Sri Rama. My answer is based on Ramayana itself. ----- a) Sage Valmiki described the preparations of Sri Hanuma, when he decided to flew towards Lanka in search...
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Jun 9, 2022There are two large stone slabs etched with 'Mihintale Inscriptions' in the entrance of ancient Sinhalese. Believed to have been laid down by King Mahinda IV (956-977 AD) shortly before the 1,400-year-old capital of Anuradhapura fell in early 10AD, and the monastery itself began its period of decline.
Get priceNuwara eliya, sri lanka-april 12: old train on april 12, 2018 in nuwara eliya, sri lanka. train on the tea plantations ... Nine arch bridge in demodara mist rain forest - sri lanka is a famous landmark. sri lanka railway viaduct stone. Railway track along seaside of sri lanka. Nuwara eliya, sri lanka - february 15, 2020: nine arch bridge in ...
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Of all the Sri Lanka shopping malls, Majestic City is the most popular pick for buying luxury products. This seven storey complex houses all the famous fashion, sports, and electronic brands for a unique shopping experience. Timings: Open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day. Location: 10 Station Rd, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka 1974: Among Veddas; Travel episodes 1975-82. Sri Lanka 1975: An illegal walk through Wilpattu; Borneo 1975: Canoe trip with Punan tribals; Asia & Europe 1975: Long journey home; Sri Lanka 1976: Among alcohol brewers; Pakistan 1978: Encounter with robbers; India & Nepal 1978: Journey towards Everest; India 1979: Hunting blackbuck with ...
Get priceFeb 12 (BN) Sri Lanka left interest rates unchanged for a second month as it seeks to damp price pressures while supporting economic growth. The Central Bank kept its reverse repurchase rate at 9.5% and the repurchase rate at 7.5%. Seven of nine economists in a Bloomberg News survey predicted no change. Two forecast a quarter-point cut in both ...
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After breakfast, depart for the Royal City of Kandy (approx.3 hours). Last ruled by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings, crafts an array of culture, history, and heritage in the minds of visitors.
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The number of stone inscriptions that have been found in Sri Lanka to date is over 4000. But these inscriptions are of different types. Considering their locations and their appearances, for the ease of studying, they are classified as follows: 1. Cave Inscriptions 2. Rock Inscriptions (Giri lipi) Galpotha inscription 3.
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Image Source. Muthurajawela Marsh is the largest saline wetland and home to over 75 species of birds and 48 species of butterflies. The canal is located approximately 18 kms from Negombo and stands between the river Kelani and lagoon. Wrapped in dense mangrove trees, this is a must visit place for every nature lover.
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now, bow and arrow technology have been found in sri lanka, off the southern coast of india - dating to 48,000 to 45,000 years ago - by an international team from the max planck institute for the science of human history, germany, the department of archaeology of the government of sri lanka and australia's griffith university, as reported in .
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National flag of the modern state of sri lanka on an old stone wall with cracks, concept of business, tourism, travel, emigration. State Flag of Sri Lanka against the backdrop of the dome. Male voter drops a ballot in a transparent ballot box against the background of the national flag of Sri Lanka, concept of state.
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The Sri Lanka College of Journalism is a unique endeavor created in cooperation with representatives of the media industry as a collective undertaking. ... heaters and radiators of stone by Mondex, as well as flax textiles by Jokipii Pellava. Contact: FIDEC OY Mr Thomas Hernberg Tulkinkuja 3 02650 ESPOO, Finland Tel.: + 358 40 512 2545 press ...
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Heritage With a history expanding over 3000years, Sri Lanka holds some of world's ancient cities including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Digamadulla; their once glorious townships, palaces, temples, monasteries, hospitals and theaters intricately carved and modeled out of stone lay and abandoned and forgotten with time amidst the soaring jungles.
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Sri Lankan Cuisine - Leo Lanka. Grinding stone or "Miris Gala" is one of the oldest kitchen utensils in a traditional Sri Lankan kitchen. Mainly this utensil is used to prepare the mouthwatering sambol and some other dishes such as ambul thiyal. String Hopper Press. String Hopper Press or "indiappan wangediya".
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Deep in the middle of Sri Lanka, a massive column of rock juts out from the green tropical forest. It reaches 660 feet tall and features frescoes, graffiti, and landscaped gardens. The rock is known as Sigiriya ( see-gee-REE-yah) and holds a special place in the island's cultural history. It was established as the stronghold of a rogue king ...
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Old walls of the 12th century buddhist temples, Sri Lanka. Ancient town Polonnaruwa. ... Sri Lanka. Stone pillars and a Buddha are the only remains of the little pavilion Nissankalata Mandapa with eight pillars. ... Javanese traditional cooking utensils. Anglo, A brazier, stove craft from earthenware. Javanese traditional cooking utensils.
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Splurge for a night at this luxury resort in Kandy, one of the best hotels in Kandy Sri Lanka, located a 30-minute drive outside of Kandy city in the neighbouring rainforest. Aarunya is set on a 7-acre colonial plantation and offers a swimming pool, fitness centre, bicycles and free wifi.
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5 Minutes On. Sri Lanka - an island nation sinking fast. How an economic crisis and people power brought down the family that ran Sri Lanka. BBC News. Available for over a year. 8 mins.
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The pottery of Sri Lanka has a very long history. There are pieces of evidence about the history of pottery in Sri Lanka that goes back to the second century BC. [2] It has become unbroken tradition that was passed from one generation to other. There is evidence from the archeological excavations at the Anuradhapura Gedige and Kandarodai in ...
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Researchers unearth simple cutting stones dated to 3.3 million years ago—before the genus Homo arose. 14 Apr 2015. By Michael Balter. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA— Researchers at a meeting here say they have found the oldest tools made by human ancestors—stone flakes dated to 3.3 million years ago. That's 700,000 years older than the oldest ...
Get priceAccording to Sri Lanka's Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, 1,479 temples were destroyed in eight war-affected districts of the country's northern and eastern provinces ...
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What stones are Sri Lanka known for? Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, remains one of the single most important sources for fine gemstones. Especially notable are blue sapphire, pink sapphire or ruby, and yellow sapphire; alexandrite and 's-eye chrysoberyl; and almandine and hessonite garnet.. What is the national gemstone of Sri Lanka?
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It was a different era then. The Sri Lanka Navy took over in 1972. Since 1984 the Sri Lanka Ports Authority has been overseeing the maintenance of the Beruwela Lighthouse. Today, it is under the supervision of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority," the keeper explained, as I admired the vistas ahead of me. "The light goes on from 6:30 pm till 6:30 am.
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Victoria dam is the highest dam in Sri Lanka and has the largest Power Station in the country. It consists of a double curvature arch dam of maximum height 122m (400ft), a circular concrete-lined tunnel of 6 meters diameter (19.7ft) leading to 3 Francis turbines, each of 70 MW capacity and generating 780 GIGA Watt hours, housed in a reinforced concrete power station 52 m (170ft) long and 30m ...
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Claughton House. This villa, designed by Geoffrey Bawa, the most celebrated Sri Lankan architect of all time, perches on the cliffs above Dikwella beach near the town of Tangalle and is one of the ...
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Other planters of the Maha Bodhi tree were King Uzana of Pinya dynasty, who planted it in A.D 1340; King Narapati and King Maha Thiha Thura of Inwa dynasty, both of whom sent their envoys to Sri Lanka in A.D 1442 and A.D 1468, respectively and the envoys brought home saplings of Bodhi Tree; King Dhamma Zedi of Mon dynasty who planted in A.D ...
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Jaffna is the cultural capital of Tamils in Sri Lanka and the unique features are needed to be witnessed. Dutch fort-Even though It's called as the Dutch fort, it has more than, 2,000 years old history as archeologists recently have unearthed 2,000 years old Chinese clay pots and 1,500 years old Romanian coins in order to prove the ancient ...
Get priceFrom the hotel you can easily reach Old Nupe Market. Rooms. Certain rooms feature a minibar, a stone fireplace and direct dial telephone at your disposal. Guest rooms at this hotel offer garden views. A microwave oven, a kettle and a washing machine are provided in rooms at this property. ... Tangalle Roadmaddewattematara, Mirissa, Sri Lanka ...
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one more of the country's most significant items, the ceylon tea museum takes you on an arresting excursion through the historical backdrop of sri lankan tea. set in the hanthana tea factory, which was implicit 1925, the historical center has heaps of intriguing shows for you to examine on the development of tea plants, the apparatus and utensil...
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Wood carved masks are quintessential Sri Lanka Souvenirs. You can find the colorful wooden masks to put at home - each with a meaning. The Red one protects and yellow one brings wealth and the Blue one helps in the career. Sri Lankan Fishermen in Wood as Souvenir My favorite masks are the wood-carved faces without any color.
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Paradise Hostel Galle - While staying at this hostel, guests have access to Sea Turtle Farm. This property is set within 5 minutes' drive away from the large Galle Fort Clock Stone Tower.
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The Stone Age could be generally divided into three periods 1. Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) (Before 10000 BC) 2. Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) (Between 10000 BC and 8000 BC) 3. Neolithic (New Stone Age) (from 8000 BC to 3000BC). (Greek - lithos - Stone). But in certain regions, the Mesolithic period may have started even before 10000 BC.
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