Hindu Temples and Kovils in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Hindu temples and kovils represent some of the most spiritually significant and architecturally stunning religious sites in South Asia. Wh...
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Amara De Silva
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Amara writes about Sri Lankan culture, traditions, home life, and lifestyle. She covers festivals, food, customs, and everyday living on the island.
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I write to celebrate Sri Lankan culture and help families with practical lifestyle advice.
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Hindu Temples of Sri Lanka: From Koneswaram to Kataragama
Imagine standing on the windswept cliffs of Swami Rock in Trincomalee, gazing at the endless Indian Ocean while the chants of ancient rituals echo aro...
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Multi-Religious Harmony in Sri Lankan Culture
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Ayurveda: Traditional Medicine System
Ayurveda, the ancient "Science of Life," has been integral to Sri Lankan healthcare and culture for over 2,000 years, offering a holistic approach to...
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Traditional Kandyan Dance and Drumming
Kandyan dance and drumming represent the heartbeat of Sri Lanka's cultural identity—a tradition that's survived centuries of change and continues to c...
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Star Sapphires: Unique Sri Lankan Gemstone
Sri Lanka has long been celebrated as the world's premier source for star sapphires, and for good reason. These extraordinary gemstones, with their me...
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Colombo Fort: Colonial Administrative Center
Imagine strolling through Colombo Fort today, where towering colonial buildings whisper stories of Portuguese cannons, Dutch governors, and British bu...
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Agricultural Biodiversity: Traditional Crop Varieties
Sri Lanka's agricultural heritage spans over 2,500 years, and at its heart lies an extraordinary diversity of traditional crop varieties that have sus...
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Traditional Architecture: Walauwa and Gedige
Imagine wandering through the misty hills of the Kandyan highlands or the ancient plains of Matale, where timeless structures whisper stories of our i...
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Kotmale & Upper Mahaweli Valley: Viewpoints, Temples & Dams
The Upper Mahaweli Valley, anchored by the remarkable Kotmale region, offers one of Sri Lanka's most compelling combinations of spiritual heritage, en...
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Maskeliya & Nallathanniya: Base Towns for Adam’s Peak Climbers
Planning to climb Adam's Peak? You'll need to know about Maskeliya and Nallathanniya—the two key base towns that serve as gateways to Sri Pada. Whethe...
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Sinhala Script: Unique Rounded Letters
The Sinhala script stands as one of the world's most visually distinctive writing systems, instantly recognisable by its flowing curves and elegant ro...
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