Navam Perahera

Nawam Perahera

Navam Perahera - නවම් පෙරහැර

Event Name : Navam Maha Perahera (Navam Procession)
Venue : Colombo
Date : The full moon day in the month of February

          The Navam Perahera, held annually in February, displays the rich religious and cultural tradition of Sri Lanka. Hundreds of monks clad in colourful robes solemnly walking in the procession are a unique sight. Youth clad in white carrying Buddhist flags march in front. Sacred relics housed in a casket are carried by a majestic elephant on its back. Dancers display the different types of dances prevalent in different parts of the country. So do the drummers who exhibit their skill in handling numerous forms of drums. Many elephants also participate.  

See Also

www.gangaramaya.com
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangaramaya_Temple

Ellatota Water Fall

Ellatota Water Fall

Ellatota Water Fall

Ellatota Ella (Ellathota Ella)

Height:-   (20m)
Location:- Bandarawela, Badulla District
Province:- Uva

       Ellatota Ella is waterfall unknown to many lying close the the city of Bandarawela. This is rarely visited by a casual traveler.

         The waterfall lies just beneath the Ellatota Bridge on the Bandarawela – Hatton Road but completely invisible from the bridge. This fall is only visible to main road on the sharp bend just before Ellatota Bridge.

     The waterfall can be reached by taking the Diyathalawa Road from the Colombo – Bandarawela Road.

Dharmachakra Pravartana Thilokashanthi Buddha Statue

Dharmachakra Pravartana Thilokashanthi Buddha Statue unveiled

Dharmachakra Pravartana Thilokashanthi Buddha Statue

       the unveiling ceremony of the Dharmachakra Pravartana Thilokashanthi Buddha Statue at Manel Watta Maha Viharaya in Bollegala, Kelaniya dated 18th Wednesday, January 2017.

  

       The Buddha statue was built under the patronage of the Director of Hwa Pure Land Teachings Propagation Foundation in China Venerable Wu Dao Thero. The 40 foot gold plated statue is built on a five storied structure and is considered as the largest statue of its kind in Sri Lanka.

       Venerable Maha Sanga, ministers, distinguished invitees and a large number of devotees were present.

Unveiling ceremony of the Dharmachakra Pravartana Thilokashanthi Buddha Statue

Unveiling ceremony of the Dharmachakra Pravartana Thilokashanthi Buddha Statue

See Also

en.nibu.lk
manelwattatemple.blogspot.com

Moragahakanda Dam

Moragahakanda - Kalu Ganga Irrigation project.

Location    :-  Central and North Central Provinces
Impounds  :-  Amban River 

Moragahakanda Dam

   The Moragahakanda Dam is a large gravity dam, and the main component of the larger and more complex Moragahakanda — Kalu Ganga Irrigation Project, in the Matale District of Sri Lanka.

    Moragahakanda - Kalu Ganga Irrigation project, the biggest multi-functional irrigation project, currently undergoing constructions, was inaugurated in January 2007, when President Sirisena was the Irrigation and Mahaweli Development Minister.

  

            Work on the Moragahakanda Kalu Ganga Multi- purpose Development Project which was restricted only to plans for around four decades, was launched by His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 25th January 2007, making it a reality as mentioned in the “Mahinda Chinthana” program.
          The Moragahakanda Kaluganga Development Project which is a major component of Mahaweli Master Plan has been progressing steadily and is to improve irrigation facilities to existing water scarce farmlands (82,000ha) and most importantly open up new land (5000ha) for agriculture development in Northern, North Central, Eastern and North Western provinces. The Project will generate25MW hydro-power to the national grid. Increasing inland fish production, provision of potable and industrial water requirements, Eco tourism and effective flood control are the other targets of the project.

See Also

www.iesl.lk

www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moragahakanda_Dam
www.president.gov.lk/moragahakanda-kalu-ganga-project

Duruthu Perahera

Duruthu Perahera in Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya.

      The Buddhist calendar of Sri Lanka opens with the Durutu Perahera Pooja Festival in January (Duruthu) at the Historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara. The sacred Kelaniya temple derives its religious and historical significance, mainly due to the Buddha's third visit to the premises on the banks of the Kelani River. Since this highly venerated occurrence, the Buddhists in the island flock to this serene monastery to venerate and receive blessings. All the kings in the country contributed to the development of the Kelaniya temple in many ways. The annual religious ceremony has its roots in the times of ancient kings who sponsored the religious activities at the Kelaniya temple with a great sense of respect.

Duruthu Perahera

See Also


Duruthu Perahera

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Hambantota

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Hambantota.

         Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe dated 2017 january 7th together with Chinese Ambassador Yi Xianliang declared open the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Hambantota.

         A tense situation erupted in Hambantota, in this morning, when protestors gathered outside the complex at which Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with China is to open. This comes on the heels of an injunction order by the Courts preventing protests and demonstrations in the area during the opening of the special industrial zone.

Hambantota Port

    It's a deal that the Sri Lankan government hopes will pay off some of its multi-billion dollar debts to China. A controversial agreement has been signed to lease the port of Hambantota to a Chinese state-owned company for the next 99 years.

     The Chinese government helped foot the $1.3 billion bill for construction of the redeveloped port in southern Sri Lanka.  An industrial zone near the port hopes to attract Chinese investment.

    Critics complain a Chinese colony is being built. Sri Lankan leaders insist Chinese debts need to be repaid and the deal will attract investment and create jobs.


See Also

www.en.wikipedia.org
www.forbes.com
www.chinadaily.com.cn 

Dunhinda Water Fall

Dunhinda Water Fall

Dunhinda Water Fall

Height:-   (64m)
Location:- Mahiyangana Road, Badulla District.
Watercourse:- Badulu Oya
Province:- Uva

         Dunhinda Falls is a waterfall located about 5 kilometres from Badulla town in Sri Lanka.The Dunhinda Falls is one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls.The waterfall, which is 64 metres high gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray, (Dun in sinhala means mist or smoke) which surrounds the area at the foot of the waterfall. The water fall is created by the river called Badulu Oya which goes through the Badulla town.

         To reach the water fall you have to walk more than 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) along a foot path. Along this foot path you can see another small waterfall called Kuda Dunhinda at a distance. However walking along this muddy foot path is really worth as the waterfall is so beautiful. Along this foot path there are many native venders selling herbal drinks to refresh and rest yourself. At the end of the path there is a secure stage constructed for viewers to see the waterfall. If you are brave enough you can reach the foot of the waterfall and cross the river and see the most beautiful view of the fall.
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Dunhinda Water Fall

Dunhinda Water Fall

See also

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunhinda_Falls
https://si.wikipedia.org/wiki
http://dunhidawaterfall.blogspot.com/p/2-nd-page.html

Dun Ella Water Fall

Dun Ella Water Fall

Dun Ella Water Fall

Height:-   (125m)
Location:- Ittithambuwala, Badulla District
Province:- Uva


   Dun Ella Falls (125m high and 3m wide) is split into three chutes that converge in a tributary of Loggal Oya Reservoir called Madu Walla Kandura.

Diyawetenella Water Fall

Diyawetenella Water Fall

Diyawetenella Water Fall

Height:-   (**m)
Location:- Alawathugoda, Badulla District
Province:- Uva

        Diyawetena Water Fall (Diyawetenella) is a fairly large waterfall is located the Alawathugoda village in the Badulla District on the boarder of the Nuwara Eliya Disctrict. This vilage lies between the Keppatipola – Boralanda road at the 8th kilometer post. There is an another smaller waterfall called Mahawala Ella just below the Diyawetenella Water fall.

Diyaluma Water Fall

Diyaluma Water Fall

Diyaluma Water Fall

Height:-   (220m)
Location:- Koslanda (Badulla District)
Province:- Uva
Watercourse :- Punagala Oya
World height ranking :- 361

Diyaluma Water Fall

          Diyaluma waterfall is Sri Lanka`s No 1 most beautiful waterfall and the second highest (220m) and the 361st  highest waterfall in the world. It is in Badulla district. The watrfall is formed by Punagala Oya. The fall is located along the Koslanda – Welawaya road in the Badulla District. Koslanda is the nearest town to the fall, 6km away, and Welawaya is 13km away.