Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Sri Lanka

Ayubowan………. !!

    Welcome to the pearl in the Indian Ocean "Ceylon" known as Sri Lanka,
    a tiny tropical paradise where you can discover golden coastlines,
    mountains shrouded in mists, wildlife parks,
    awesome ancient monuments, and rain forests,
the place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes.
    Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable
    combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural
    heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Within a mere
    area of 65, 610 kilometers. 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometers
    of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15 national parks showcasing an
    abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of
    botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that
    extends back to over 2,500 years.
    Sri Lanka is an exceptionally beautiful island with its sincere and the beautiful sandy
    beaches for you to relax and enjoy.

Meaning of Yellow Roses

Meaning of Yellow Roses........

Friendship - Joy - Good Health

History and Meaning of Yellow Roses

With their optimistic hue and general association with good cheer, yellow roses are the perfect way to toast friends, lift spirits and send a general wish for well-being. And that’s great news for those who love roses—the rose is known for its simple, architectural beauty, but some colors are so loaded with significance that they can be a bit tricky to work with. Sending a get-well bouquet of red roses to your administrative assistant might raise eyebrows around the office, for instance. Suffice it to say, you can never go wrong with yellow roses.

Long associated with the sun and its life-giving warmth, yellow is the age-old spokes-color for warm feelings of friendship and optimism. In many Eastern cultures, the color represents joy, wisdom and power. But while any yellow flower will send a lighthearted message, the history of the yellow rose in particular has an optimistic, serendipitous character that really makes it the complete package.

By the 18^th century the worldwide love of roses was in full swing, but they were only cultivated in shades of pink and white. At last, the elusive yellow rose was discovered growing wild in the Middle East, and the European love affair with yellow roses was born. The early yellow rose lacked the sweet scent for which the rose is famous, however, which was not to be tolerated. So, as cultivation methods were developed and refined, the beloved sweet-and-spicy rose scent was soon introduced and the yellow rose achieved all its optimistic and aromatic glory.

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Kandian Dance Flower - Orchid Oncidium

Kandian Dance Flower is a beautiful flower which can be seen in Sri Lanka. It is named as "Kandian Dance" because it is having the appearance of a Kandian dancing person.

Red araliya flower - Plumeria in sri lanka

Araliya flower

Red araliya flower (plumeria in sri lanka)

Plumeria is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Araliya is a flower with several varieties and with an attractive fragrance. There are several colors of araliya flowers. White, Yellow, Pink and Red are the most popular ones. The fragrance and the size differs from one variety to another. Araliya is used for decorations in various occasions and also it is used by the Buddhist people to worship “Lord Buddha”.