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

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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.