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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW5P5rs3JdzTjJuirDpC9rb4jIJW_pdjp1T8Dg3P3F5VUoFp4nI1u-v4NEBkneqSkEmxFlkkfT7HUmtlmdglxhKnZeMDd4w6A2rrbxYR52ImAc-eCUkIMLzATX-UzOr9ZIhEUcDzDR5U/s320/rwt.1140500520.0509_the_buddist_temple_at_kataragama.jpg" /></a></div><h4 style="color: teal; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: medium; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: black;">Hindu Katirkamam</span></h4><span style="color: black;">Tamil Hindus of Sri Lanka and South India refer to the place as Katirkamam and it has a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Katirkaman. The presiding Deity is Lord Murugan or Skanda. Saivite Hindus of South India call him also as Subrahmanya. Following are the other names to identify the same God in the Hindu texts: Kandasamy, Katiradeva, Katiravel, Karttikeya, and Tarakajit. Some of these names are derived from the root</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: black;">katir</span></i><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">from Katirkamam.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: black;">`Katir</span></i><span style="color: black;">` means formless light.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The deity is depicted either with six faces and twelve hands, or one face and four hands. Out of love for Lord Murugan and to mitigate bad karma, bhaktars pierce their cheeks and tongues with vels, pull large chariots carrying murthi of Murugan with large hooks that have been pierced through the skin of their backs. This practice is known as kavadi. Murugan`s</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: black;">vahana</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></i><span style="color: black;">or vehicle is the mayil or peacock. There is also a related shrine called as Sella Katirkamam dedicated to the beloved elephant-faced god Ganesha nearby, who is known as Lord Murugan`s elder brother.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">The local river namely Manik Ganga or Manika Gangai (River of Gems) functions as a place of ablution where a sacred bath is taken to purify oneself. Local residents declare that one can be healed of ailments by bathing in it not only from its high gem content but also the medicinal properties of the roots of various trees that line the river through the jungle.</span><br />
<h4 style="color: teal; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: medium; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: black;">Buddhist Kataragama</span></h4><span style="color: black;">Kataragama is one of the 16 principal places of Buddhist pilgrimage to be visited in Sri Lanka. According to the chronicle of Sri Lankan history the Mahawamsa, when the Bo-sapling or pipal tree sapling under which Gotama Buddha attained enlightenment in North India was brought to the city of Anuradhapura 2,300 years ago, the warriors or Kshatriyas from Kataragama were present on the occasion to pay homage and respect.</span><br />
<h4 style="color: teal; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: medium; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: black;">Kiri Vehera at Night</span></h4><span style="color: black;">The Buddhist Kiri Vehera dagoba which stands in close proximity to the Hindu temple was built by the King Mahasena. According to the legend, Lord Buddha, on his third and the last visit to Sri Lanka, was believed to have met the King Mahasena who ruled over the Kataragama area in 580 BC. Thus the local Sinhalese Buddhists believe that Kataragama was sanctified by Lord Buddha. The King met the Lord Buddha and listened to the Buddha`s discourse and as a token of gratitude, the dagoba was built on that exact spot where it now stands.</span><br />
<h4 style="color: teal; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: medium; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: black;">Pre Hindu and Buddhist origins</span></h4><span style="color: black;">The deity at Kataragama is indigenous and long-celebrated in Sri Lankan lore and legend, and originally resides on the top of mountain called</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: black;">Waedahiti Kanda</span></i><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">(or the 'Hill Where He Was') just outside of the Kataragama town. Since ancient times an inseparable connection between the god and his domain has existed. At one time the local deity was identified with</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><a href="http://sripada.org/saman.htm" style="color: purple; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;">God Saman</span></a><span style="color: black;">, a deity who was important to the Sinhalese people before their conversion to Buddhism.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">As was the Sinhalese tradition, local ancestors, rulers and kings were ordained as deities. God Saman also became a god in that way. Therefore it is also believed that King Mahasena came to be worshiped as God Kataragama.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Even today the indigenous</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><a href="http://vedda.org/" style="color: purple; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;">Vedda people</span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">come to venerate at the temple complex from their forest abodes. As a link to the Vedda past the temple holds its annual festival, that celebrates the God`s courtship and marriage to a Vedda princess, in July to August. Secretive shrines outside the main temple complex are also used in sorcery and cursing by local Sinhalese.</span><br />
<h4 style="color: teal; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: medium; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: black;">Temple of Syncretism</span></h4><span style="color: black;">Kataragama is a multi-religious sacred city as it contains an Islamic mosque within its temple complex as well, and that mosque boasts traditions of great antiquity.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">In spite of the differences of caste and creed, many Sri Lankans show great reverence to God Kataragama. They honor him as a very powerful deity and beg divine help to overcome their personal problems or for success in business enterprises etc., with the fervent hope that their requests would be granted. They believe that God Kataragama actually exists and is vested with extraordinary power to assist those who ever appeal to him with faith and devotion in times of their distress or calamity. Many Tamils from other areas of Sri Lanka visit Kataragama.</span></span></span><br />
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Source : http://kataragama.orgAmasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-63997222679509699942010-05-27T09:48:00.003+05:302010-05-27T09:54:31.232+05:30The Significance of Vesak - Buddha Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIsl_z0znSPtT_qch4Iu3XqhsJUbjgtGEiDVQYmVuS6bBL9u11cML9vCJewhyphenhyphene-V3mb3kNEK0SosbIVxN8ngYx8ZgtRTz4JALwOH6w67tN0ujSjLl_ffHMweDDEp8kiU_9xDTGxA48CE/s1600/VESAK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIsl_z0znSPtT_qch4Iu3XqhsJUbjgtGEiDVQYmVuS6bBL9u11cML9vCJewhyphenhyphene-V3mb3kNEK0SosbIVxN8ngYx8ZgtRTz4JALwOH6w67tN0ujSjLl_ffHMweDDEp8kiU_9xDTGxA48CE/s400/VESAK.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">The significance of Vesak lies with the Buddha and his universal peace message to mankind.<br />
As we recall the Buddha and his Enlightenment, we are immediately reminded of the unique and most profound knowledge and insight which arose in him on the night of his Enlightenment. This coincided with three important events which took place, corresponding to the three watches or periods of the night.<br />
During the first watch of the night, when his mind was calm, clear and purified, light arose in him, knowledge and insight arose. He saw his previous lives, at first one, then two, three up to five, then multiples of them .. . ten, twenty, thirty to fifty. Then 100, 1000 and so on.... As he went on with his practice, during the second watch of the night, he saw how beings die and are reborn, depending on their Karma, how they disappear and reappear from one form to another, from one plane of existence to another. Then during the final watch of the night, he saw the arising and cessation of all phenomena, mental and physical. He saw how things arose dependent on causes and conditions. This led him to perceive the arising and cessation of suffering and all forms of unsatisfactoriness paving the way for the eradication of all taints of cravings. With the complete cessation of craving, his mind was completely liberated. He attained to Full Enlightenment. The realisation dawned in him together with all psychic powers.<br />
This wisdom and light that flashed and radiated under the historic Bodhi Tree at Buddha Gaya in the district of Bihar in Northern India, more than 2500 years ago, is of great significance to human destiny. It illuminated the way by which mankind could cross, from a world of superstition, or hatred and fear, to a new world of light, of true love and happiness.<br />
The heart of the Teachings of the Buddha is contained in the teachings of the Four Noble Truths, namely,<br />
The Noble Truth of Dukkha or suffering<br />
The Origin or Cause of suffering<br />
The End or Cessation of suffering<br />
the Path which leads to the cessation of all sufferings<br />
The First Noble Truth is the Truth of Dukkha which has been generally translated as 'suffering'. But the term Dukkha, which represents the Buddha's view of life and the world, has a deeper philosophical meaning. Birth, old age, sickness and death are universal. All beings are subject to this unsatisfactoriness. Separation from beloved ones and pleasant conditions, association with unpleasant persons and conditions, and not getting what one desires - these are also sources of suffering and unsatisfactoriness. The Buddha summarises Dukkha in what is known as the Five Grasping Aggregates.<br />
Herein, lies the deeper philosophical meaning of Dukkha for it encompasses the whole state of being or existence.<br />
Our life or the whole process of living is seen as a flux of energy comprising of the Five aggregates, namely the Aggregate of Form or the Physical process, Feeling, Perception, Mental Formation, and Consciousness. These are usually classified as mental and physical processes, which are constantly in a state of flux or change.<br />
When we train our minds to observe the functioning of mental and physical processes we will realise the true nature of our lives. We will see how it is subject to change and unsatisfactoriness. And as such, there is no real substance or entity or Self which we can cling to as 'I', 'my' or 'mine'.<br />
When we become aware of the unsatisfactory nature of life, we would naturally want to get out from such a state. It is at this point that we begin to seriously question ourselves about the meaning and purpose of life. This will lead us to seek the Truth with regards to the true nature of existence and the knowledge to overcome unsatisfactoriness.<br />
From the Buddhist point of view, therefore, the purpose of life is to put an end to suffering and all other forms of unsatisfactoriness - to realise peace and real happiness. Such is the significance of the understanding and the realisation of the First Noble Truth.<br />
The Second Noble Truth explains the Origin or Cause of suffering. Tanha or craving is the universal cause of suffering. It includes not only desire for sensual pleasures, wealth and power, but also attachment to ideas', views, opinions, concepts, and beliefs. It is the lust for flesh, the lust for continued existence (or eternalism) in the sensual realms of existence, as well as the realms of form and the formless realms. And there is also the lust and craving for non-existence (or nihilism). These are all different Forms of selfishness, desiring things for oneself, even at the expense of others.<br />
Not realizing the true nature of one's Self, one clings to things which are impermanent, changeable and perishable. The failure to satisfy one's desires through these things; causes disappointment and suffering.<br />
Craving is a powerful mental force present in all of us. It is the root cause of our sufferings. It is this craving which binds us in Samsara - the repeated cycle of birth and` death.<br />
The Third Noble Truth points to the cessation of suffering. Where there is no craving, there is no becoming, no rebirth. Where there is no rebirth, there is no decay. no, old age, no death, hence no suffering. That is how suffering is ended, once and for all.<br />
The Fourth Noble Truth explains the Path or the Way which leads to the cessation of suffering. It is called the Noble Eightfold Path.<br />
The Noble Eightfold path avoids the extremes of self-indulgence on one hand and self-torture on the other. It consists of Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration.<br />
These path factors may be summarised into 3 stages of training, involving morality, mental culture and wisdom.<br />
Morality or good conduct is the avoidance of evil or unwholesome actions -- actions which are tainted by greed, hatred and delusion; and the performance of the good or wholesome actions, - actions which are free from greed, hatred and delusion, but motivated by liberality, loving-kindness and wisdom.<br />
The function of good conduct or moral restraint is to free one's mind from remorse (or guilty conscience). The mind that is free from remorse (or guilt) is naturally calm and tranquil, and ready for concentration with awareness.<br />
The concentrated and cultured mind is a contemplative and analytical mind. It is capable of seeing cause and effect, and the true nature of existence, thus paving the way for wisdom and insight.<br />
Wisdom in the Buddhist context, is the realisation of the fundamental truths of life, basically the Four Noble Truths. The understanding of the Four Noble Truths provide us with a proper sense of purpose and direction in life. They form the basis of problem-solving.<br />
The message of the Buddha stands today as unaffected by time and the expansion of knowledge as when they were first enunciated.<br />
No matter to what lengths increased scientific knowledge can extend man's mental horizon, there is room for the acceptance and assimilation for further discovery within -the framework of the teachings of the Buddha.<br />
The teaching of the Buddha is open to all to see and judge for themselves. The universality of the teachings of the Buddha has led one of the world's greatest scientists, Albert Einstein to declare that 'if there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs, it would be Buddhism'<br />
The teaching of the Buddha became a great civilising force wherever it went. It appeals to reason and freedom of thought, recognising the dignity and potentiality of the human mind. It calls for equality, fraternity and understanding, exhorting its followers to avoid evil, to do good and to purify their minds.<br />
Realising the transient nature of life and all worldly phenomena, the Buddha has advised us to work out our deliverance with heedfulness, as 'heedfulness is the path to the deathless'.<br />
His clear and profound teachings on the cultivation of heedfulness otherwise known as Satipatthana or the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, is the path for the purification of beings - for the overcoming of sorrows and lamentation, for the destruction of all mental and physical sufferings, for the attainment of insight and knowledge and for the realisation of Nibbana. This has been verified by his disciples. It is therefore a path, a technique which may be verified by all irrespective of caste, colour or creed.</span><br />
Source -- <a href="http://www.buddhanet.net/vesak.htm">http://www.buddhanet.net</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-23535635696714286302010-04-24T10:19:00.006+05:302010-04-24T10:34:00.598+05:30Beautiy Of Srilanka,Nuwaraeliya - The town was founded by Samuel Baker as a hill retreat for the British during the colonial era, where typical English pastimes including fox hunting, polo and cricket were played. Although the town was founded in the 19th century by Englishmen, the site was frequently visited by native Sinhalese travellers. It has also been an area of pre-historic human beings as recent archaeological findings confirm. Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period, and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style. The Hill Club is one of the best preserved hotels, and charges admission for non-residents who wish to wallow in its nostalgia. Many private homes still maintain their old English-style lawns and gardens.<p>Bandarawela is the second largest town in Badulla District which is 28 km away from Badulla city. It is located on the western part of the Uva Province on the eastern slopes of central hills of Sri Lanka. Climatic condition of the bandarawela is cooler than the other areas in the Uva Province except Haputale. Bandarawela is 200 km away from Colombo and about 150 km away from Kandy where some one can easily reach by vehicles or train. 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The fall is situated in the Devon estate, named after Devon-a pioneer coffee planter. It is gigantic fall, 318 ft high and has several cascades that add to its beauty. The clear space in front of the fall magnifies the gigantic nature of the fall. 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the fact remains that it is has been a place of pilgrimage for over one thousand years.</p> <p>From December to April, pilgrims converge to climb the 2,224 m Adam's Peak.,</p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyu1KYHDbcLeg2N5It41CugtNfO6xW0rAmoVbLp3fK4ke2HEzuMuub-4y04UChGlY6Y4mbmlzo0OduUZNnDOUJaJPCuqF507PbFHwuk5-uvy24NRuhvx9jsODmDigTMHFswJxo9CYaEc/s1600-h/0011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyu1KYHDbcLeg2N5It41CugtNfO6xW0rAmoVbLp3fK4ke2HEzuMuub-4y04UChGlY6Y4mbmlzo0OduUZNnDOUJaJPCuqF507PbFHwuk5-uvy24NRuhvx9jsODmDigTMHFswJxo9CYaEc/s320/0011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445108921183079698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2WWMwuqllJ_Cpltkfd5m6GcfaMvsw4425x85VpANkCG8UBiAOEx3hx6AdXAmAgVnKn8F0qkxzIpOrszmeEv079fagrAbvtlNE1m6BnYg6H60JIX75kl7prK_Zxlp-Dgkrt4CSYlbAfs/s1600-h/0010.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iK_Qy3Do2dQOggpAZwUlv19xWBxK9pEL5fCAHoF-HneNFlmqMrQamiqQ8EgWSjCrvE4S9oRbV2DG_Jwkhx71Xn3Dvmvzku0s0mb2gyLN5QR1BNAoXhT1_W0dhyphenhyphenN90eWQOeQ836zItTo/s320/0001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445108426679924754" /></a>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-6677218291166006882010-03-02T16:54:00.003+05:302010-03-02T16:57:51.607+05:30Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZbmJ9xyXpzPts-HuPf6PhEwlY3kFr9acJVPeudJ2Ou6YPDaG54XmZpTo6Zk9N-CxXSXKPeAw0uNOfYDq15VVo2wpG_qxZSucZR5OfW-CBFELrpaj4iO_cjUaVlhYZl-oeuYJhTMn11g/s1600-h/SL51tooth.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZbmJ9xyXpzPts-HuPf6PhEwlY3kFr9acJVPeudJ2Ou6YPDaG54XmZpTo6Zk9N-CxXSXKPeAw0uNOfYDq15VVo2wpG_qxZSucZR5OfW-CBFELrpaj4iO_cjUaVlhYZl-oeuYJhTMn11g/s320/SL51tooth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443996331757157026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRThV40qFJgU3upL30DgQ6c4wDwxiiTNfA9AgPsBo3oLU9Q6_xCuHFDwSLEvNEl0DvH_k_k03oKERblZ9QOZtuvWW7T6tULUfgg9Exs4X2bru8yMFWhC6z_KHEdt8b5LtwggAzpiiDyZI/s1600-h/tooth-temple_srilanka.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRThV40qFJgU3upL30DgQ6c4wDwxiiTNfA9AgPsBo3oLU9Q6_xCuHFDwSLEvNEl0DvH_k_k03oKERblZ9QOZtuvWW7T6tULUfgg9Exs4X2bru8yMFWhC6z_KHEdt8b5LtwggAzpiiDyZI/s320/tooth-temple_srilanka.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443996326927133266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85mm25B5u8AKYbMDI1WzH_v6xvzQ5D8tXR0Fi94dtiNhV2geVxOEV98d7E7Wrq5nGbwbjuZfA6pDU4EMQ7O769Zm6E3-mAhr4RvhwgwdtZO_X75lrNzzhyphenhyphen_mSBiH3v-Dccip2NVN9F2k/s1600-h/76322073d2214262f5ff1daa99bd7e96.jpeg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85mm25B5u8AKYbMDI1WzH_v6xvzQ5D8tXR0Fi94dtiNhV2geVxOEV98d7E7Wrq5nGbwbjuZfA6pDU4EMQ7O769Zm6E3-mAhr4RvhwgwdtZO_X75lrNzzhyphenhyphen_mSBiH3v-Dccip2NVN9F2k/s320/76322073d2214262f5ff1daa99bd7e96.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443996319109380066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />According to legend, Hemamali hid the relic in her hair ornament and the royal couple disguised themselves as Brahmins in order to avoid discovery. They set sail from Tamralipti, a port at the mouth of the river Ganges, and landed in Sri Lanka at the port of Lankapattana (now Ilankeiturei). It is said that Sri Lanka was chosen as the new home for the tooth relic because the Lord Buddha had declared that his religion would be safe in Sri Lanka for 2,500 years.[citation needed]<br /><br />At the time of Dantha's and Hemamali's arrival on the island, King Kirti Sri Megavanna or Kithsirimevan ruled Sri Lanka. The King was overjoyed when he heard the news and warmly welcomed the royal couple and received the Sacred Tooth Relic with great veneration. He built a beautiful palace within the Royal Palace Complex itself and enshrined the Relic in it. Thereafter, he ordered that an annual perahera be held in honour of the Sacred Relic.<br /><br />As time went on, as the land was threatened with foreign invasions (at one of which[when?] the king of Pegu offered the Portuguese £50 000 as a ransom of the tooth, the seat of the kingdom was moved from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa, then to Dambadeniya and other cities. Upon each change of capital, a new palace was built to enshrine the Relic. Finally, it was brought to Kandy where it is at present, in the Temple of the Tooth.<br /><br />The Sacred Tooth Relic came to be regarded as a symbolic representation of the living Buddha and it is on this basis that there grew up a series of offerings, rituals, and ceremonies. These are conducted under the supervision of the two Mahanayake Theros of Malwatte, Asgiriya Chapters, and Diyawadana Nilame of the Maligawa. These have a hierarchy of officials and temple functionaries to perform the services and rituals.Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-11867347929978055702010-02-26T12:58:00.003+05:302010-02-26T13:11:42.147+05:30Srilanka Peacock<span style="font-size:100%;">The peacock, largest of the pheasants, is native to Sri Lanka and India. It is often the male of the species that is shown in photographs, showing the beautiful plumage. This bright coloured plumage is a way of attracting the females of the species. Hence the simile "proud as a peacock". The female (pea hen) lacks the beautiful ornamental feathers or the bright coloring.<br /><br />Although native to Sri Lanka, the peacock population has decreased considerably, for, at one time it was considered a delicacy and peafowl were hunted down indiscriminately. Pea fowl are easily and readily tamed, and sometimes can be seen in the lawns of some of the hotels, and bigger private residences.<br /><br />For Hindus in Sri Lanka, peacock holds a special place too, for Skanda the God of Katharagama sits with his wives astride a peacock. Lord Vishnu, one of the major Gods, also is often shown with a peacock in the background.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5vFtIVtkPALlKsjlufaQfZmaHZUGJMfU1KUNxnZwsMO6KnhbWKcLpilFm6yjLriQOpjG5wfY7gjEpfRxpKeIFo9glpXdLFDy0xpNVqLRoudV4G2-PgZQMKtaUwvhjHDWPh9q7zFwsM4/s1600-h/peacock-baby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5vFtIVtkPALlKsjlufaQfZmaHZUGJMfU1KUNxnZwsMO6KnhbWKcLpilFm6yjLriQOpjG5wfY7gjEpfRxpKeIFo9glpXdLFDy0xpNVqLRoudV4G2-PgZQMKtaUwvhjHDWPh9q7zFwsM4/s320/peacock-baby.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442453831284458674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6szCbWCXKo1QEjtSor1dbx9jR4OrCvLB5J63TJtacBprIo34bpA1fWyqf5D_7yX2ErT9o5-r10k6KIJAekdcR7V4oXsd9c2Km5JB0-cILxcoEAZ0J0JRl_TAHHCOOs5P4bE5BHkqmYQ/s1600-h/peacock+(1).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6szCbWCXKo1QEjtSor1dbx9jR4OrCvLB5J63TJtacBprIo34bpA1fWyqf5D_7yX2ErT9o5-r10k6KIJAekdcR7V4oXsd9c2Km5JB0-cILxcoEAZ0J0JRl_TAHHCOOs5P4bE5BHkqmYQ/s320/peacock+(1).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442453821398316738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7cfFGH-xwECc_NljRxLH6rWoSFtHKBsJg3pKVM0Dkfr6hrTAqZdAaiT9Wdkm8kBDvVujfWhZU1aw2e3fr5fEawMqlmwmZFSoGrS493Fsvr30n6iI8KdUXUAZGLkCJm6Jcj0rJ9oHTnaQ/s1600-h/Peacock1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7cfFGH-xwECc_NljRxLH6rWoSFtHKBsJg3pKVM0Dkfr6hrTAqZdAaiT9Wdkm8kBDvVujfWhZU1aw2e3fr5fEawMqlmwmZFSoGrS493Fsvr30n6iI8KdUXUAZGLkCJm6Jcj0rJ9oHTnaQ/s320/Peacock1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442453814405021986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UKYZU1R1h9DZb-XvY96h1xwGb6g00A34u3J1hIh6LQ57ryagbqpWAZKIChBqodAKUWjSkMNp1zO1bW5IL6jANV5hH4Pf28VzCqZlyPwUIneiTkFtgfSU4xC__l_T2VjRUFl0t1e5Bf4/s1600-h/peacock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UKYZU1R1h9DZb-XvY96h1xwGb6g00A34u3J1hIh6LQ57ryagbqpWAZKIChBqodAKUWjSkMNp1zO1bW5IL6jANV5hH4Pf28VzCqZlyPwUIneiTkFtgfSU4xC__l_T2VjRUFl0t1e5Bf4/s320/peacock.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442453808623493394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXC7AAfbuQ2aFK32R_dgAxcu33036YX_nm8RIrMRnt5FcBeqQh6drDmAX1oIHMQrFQmkmcTk7k7nK7k9ICwvTQYadvxbm5oQ9-FNFVfA0OmSdnhn-s1YyMeSaN0w9P_Q7-uy5fIYL-vs/s1600-h/3.1249030977.peacock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXC7AAfbuQ2aFK32R_dgAxcu33036YX_nm8RIrMRnt5FcBeqQh6drDmAX1oIHMQrFQmkmcTk7k7nK7k9ICwvTQYadvxbm5oQ9-FNFVfA0OmSdnhn-s1YyMeSaN0w9P_Q7-uy5fIYL-vs/s320/3.1249030977.peacock.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442453798960887522" /></a>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-49432624308288267172010-02-24T15:35:00.000+05:302010-02-24T15:45:32.559+05:30The Sigiri FrescoesJohn Still in 1907 had observed that; "The whole face of the hill appears to have been a gigantic picture gallery... the largest picture in the world perhaps".<br /><p> The paintings would have covered most of the western face of the rock, covering an area 140 meters long and 40 meters high. 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H-DWIbfO22gkuRyb4z-34iT5mYnwMdvu1IIChScP0QHle6KmTW8LRTgF8Wc2zVrsaRLiQ24m1KuaThcBmScE4g5xkhLZBCnur7401VMH13k6bAz01yV-pUTExue6NcXSHd6mbVNaY9M/s320/DSC_0039.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441398762451272722" border="0" /></a>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-31830865007379068082010-02-20T11:53:00.001+05:302010-02-20T11:56:48.409+05:30Anuradhapura<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc5eR9pdGsTwQZkfkyPC4fhHnCKpsueEO69_-x59FXm2d_knsDVolHGS4465gjCY0VYqPENFuTdkmexQLqLyciSwaHP0Hrn84y609tywpPMYg-9pIw3pNqKBKICHhixXWHWsO0qYMpUs/s1600-h/h8.jpe"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc5eR9pdGsTwQZkfkyPC4fhHnCKpsueEO69_-x59FXm2d_knsDVolHGS4465gjCY0VYqPENFuTdkmexQLqLyciSwaHP0Hrn84y609tywpPMYg-9pIw3pNqKBKICHhixXWHWsO0qYMpUs/s400/h8.jpe" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440207661052897474" /></a><br /><p>This 42 1/2 feet (13 meters) high statue carved out of solid granite, goes back to the 5th century, to the reign of King Dathusena. On a rainy day, it is said, that one can see droplets of water falling off the tip of the statue's nose hitting the ground exactly between the toes.- a testament to the architectural accuracy of the sculptor. Aukana is about 32 miles south-east of Anuradhapura Several years ago authorities decided that the modern day pollutants are taking its toll on this ancient statue and erected a brick enclosure around and above it. To this day, this remains somewhat controversial. </p><p> </p>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-49386802091987079162010-02-19T11:01:00.000+05:302010-02-19T12:06:34.169+05:301505 - Portuguese Arrival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhng1OKbJmc2IfKn4ukJx4yN_QT1NyZS6kfK24inpqKjdXZwIhIQr1tPVrWgSkBxmHNbF_IBv5g0EnsEkB19UkbS9nMnjcxzWnoZ36_pP5tFd9lu45jl9VKrsx82ic3se2G9TEOLqjUMeo/s1600-h/SuperStock_1788-1553.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhng1OKbJmc2IfKn4ukJx4yN_QT1NyZS6kfK24inpqKjdXZwIhIQr1tPVrWgSkBxmHNbF_IBv5g0EnsEkB19UkbS9nMnjcxzWnoZ36_pP5tFd9lu45jl9VKrsx82ic3se2G9TEOLqjUMeo/s400/SuperStock_1788-1553.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439839324576851762" /></a><br /><p><span class="pageDetails"><strong></strong></span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblBody" class="pageDetails"><strong>1505</strong><br /></span></p><span class="pageDetails"> Portuguese captain Lorenzo De Alameda came to Galle Port in 1505 accidentally. He was the son of ruler of Goa, India who was fighting with Muslim traders in Indian Ocean. He obtained permission to build a fort from a false King shown by Muslims.<br /><br /><strong>1518 - 1658 </strong><br />After hearing about the resources of Sri Lanka Portuguese captain Loposorus De Ulbergeria sent a Fleet of Ships with men to Colomtota (Colombo). The Kotte King Dharma Parakramabahu IX allowed Portuguese to build a fort and do trade in the Island and to assist the king to fight invaders.<br /><br />How ever King Dharma Parakramabahu on the advise of Muslims sent an Army to fight Lopo De Brito who was building the Fort in Colombo. Portuguese defeated the Kings Army and started their cruel activities to loot, torture and kill Singhalese. They started fighting with Kotte kingdom and captured & ruled the low country seaside in this period.<br /><br />Their aim was to obtain as much as resources from Sri Lanka. This include gems, perl, cinamon etc. The Kings Army fought with Portuguese but was not able to defeat them fully, not mainly due to their firepower but lack of unity among Sinhala local rulers in Kotte, Seethawaka and Kandy, Uva.<br /><br /></span><p><span class="pageDetails">Many times Sinhala Kings surrounded the fort and were not fully able to defeat them as they received supplies and support from Kochin, India.</span></p><p><span class="pageDetails">Source: www.manthree.co<br /></span></p>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-65318255426833767322010-02-18T14:11:00.000+05:302010-02-18T14:14:54.584+05:30Isurumuniya Lovers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJg6FlCwfER21OqBKZigPpk45XG4w2T1536iPb3XeezJiU-Bdxsj0j8BWLzISziOocS86AbOpV0VWBgC4OSixteQoL7hhmW27cJKhRFf9GrUp_C4khDOqtU1Bcfyh1ShpoAGwBkeu8gI/s1600-h/h5.jpe"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJg6FlCwfER21OqBKZigPpk45XG4w2T1536iPb3XeezJiU-Bdxsj0j8BWLzISziOocS86AbOpV0VWBgC4OSixteQoL7hhmW27cJKhRFf9GrUp_C4khDOqtU1Bcfyh1ShpoAGwBkeu8gI/s400/h5.jpe" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439501464484687218" /></a><br /><p>Isurumuniya temple, in Anuradhapura built in the 3rd century B.C. is noted for its rock carvings. The best known among these is the "Lovers". Many a poet and song writer has taken inspiration from this carving to write their masterpieces. It is believed that the carving may represent Saliya, and the low-caste maiden whom he loved. Saliya was the son of the great king Dutugamunu. </p>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-66843450286300172552010-02-18T13:58:00.000+05:302010-02-18T14:19:56.335+05:30Portuguese Arrival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS71d7t-6uifx4Tt6HjiU12Xjf7CYzDu4GK8YPC4ixoqqmqMJ00lJHdWko5kUAw3bFdVYBD89i3IhkGcgOKm6Y5Uh-L4EDyAFEwT0kwQ78Nkfaqwez7kUGUgmMpa_S1PyFJ8p9fM5ee0/s1600-h/Arrival_Vasco_Gama_Calicut_mw.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS71d7t-6uifx4Tt6HjiU12Xjf7CYzDu4GK8YPC4ixoqqmqMJ00lJHdWko5kUAw3bFdVYBD89i3IhkGcgOKm6Y5Uh-L4EDyAFEwT0kwQ78Nkfaqwez7kUGUgmMpa_S1PyFJ8p9fM5ee0/s400/Arrival_Vasco_Gama_Calicut_mw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439502981099159362" border="0" /></a><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblBody" class="pageDetails"><strong><br />1411 – 1466 </strong><br />During this period whole Sri Lanka was under the kingdom of Kotte. The King Parakramabahu VI won Yapa patuna (currently Jaffna) defeating Soli Senavi Arya Chakrawarthi from India. This was an important period that made a Significant Political, Literature and Religion development in the country.<br /><br /><strong>1467 – 1477 </strong><br />On the death of King Parakramabahu VI, his grandson Jayabha II was made the King. The ruler of Yapa Patuna Prince Sapumal came with his army and fought and killed the King to become the King as Buwanekabahu VI (1469-1477). After his death a prince brought up by him became the King as Parakramabahu VII.<br /><br /><strong>1477-1489</strong><br />Weeraparakramabahu VI became next King killing Parakramabahu VII. The Goa , India Ruler during this time Don Francis Alameda Sent his son Lorenzo De Alameda to capture Ships of Muslim Traders. Lorenzo De Alameda accidentally landed in Galle<br /><br />Source : www.manthree.com<br /></span>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-36828272209261185382010-02-18T13:47:00.001+05:302010-02-18T13:55:25.495+05:30Sigiriya<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.twip.org/photo/asia/sri-lanka/photo-7957-14-01-08-12-33-48.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 239px;" src="http://www.twip.org/photo/asia/sri-lanka/photo-7957-14-01-08-12-33-48.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-32244990230096719772010-02-18T13:17:00.000+05:302010-02-18T13:21:07.675+05:30Parakramabahu statue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSNIfdaMZ2tjTMjM9r8z0TvGr-5MkoOSn3iz9sc0bB6dGVACgIs1MfQ09UOBopQko8_Z1Q0lHxmdHHYXvbARsUkP3cUdn1TDBQ_EtswzE8Pp-VX6YHyyDXoaO7y57cVy2co-T_oX3jV4/s1600-h/h1.jpe"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSNIfdaMZ2tjTMjM9r8z0TvGr-5MkoOSn3iz9sc0bB6dGVACgIs1MfQ09UOBopQko8_Z1Q0lHxmdHHYXvbARsUkP3cUdn1TDBQ_EtswzE8Pp-VX6YHyyDXoaO7y57cVy2co-T_oX3jV4/s400/h1.jpe" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439487336970635330" border="0" /></a>On the Southern side of the Parakrama Samudra (Polonnaruwa) is a striking stone statue of a bearded man holding in his hands what seems to be book (written on palm leaves). The care-worn expression hints at royalty and popular belief identifies it as a statue of Parakramabahu the Great. <br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Kalai/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" />Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-25981702303418329462010-02-18T12:29:00.000+05:302010-02-18T12:32:57.905+05:30The Kings Rule before 1411<div id="rightConent"> <div class="ashBox"> <span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblBody" class="pageDetails"><p>This was the system in Place times through out till 1505. John Doily Wrote on his notes “The Kings Power is Massive, He decisions are firm, The ministers may advice him but cannot change his will, he decided to make war or peace, He makes the law.<br /><br />However a he is not a Dictator, he had a cabinet containing senapathi, mahalekam, purohitha, and bhandagarika. Protecting peasants and religion. He always had to go by traditions. He had a limit of power for anything he does. He had to take advice and intelligence from the maha sanga. If he does not rule this way the public will rise against him.<br />The King was responsible for keeping peace, protecting the law, Protecting peasants at Durbiksha times, Decease and Rebellions and against Invasions (Para Sathru Akramana).<br /><br />The King delegated the power to Yuwa raja, his Adipada Senavi and other officials . The king appointed the officers. The local ruling unit was the village. The ruler of the village was called gamika or gamladda. The officers worked for the Kingdom was paid in Lands. They were called Nindagam.</p><p><br /></p><p>Source:www.manthree.com<br /></p></span> </div> </div> <div class="cls"> </div>Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3894016410120576079.post-9694734732874881792010-02-18T09:24:00.000+05:302010-02-18T09:25:45.287+05:30History of Sri Lanka<div style="text-align: justify;"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CKalai%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CKalai%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CKalai%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><!--[if gte 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mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The chronicle records and archaeological discoveries of human beings and their events which happened in an area known as Sri Lanka is called the <b>History of Sri Lanka</b>. The number of archaeological evidences and chronicles written by Sri Lankans and non-Sri Lankans, exploring the history of more than 10,000 years</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The archaeological discovery of the <i>Balangoda Man</i> <span style=""> </span>providing the evidences of a 30,000 years past civilization. With the famous chronicles of Sri Lanka, the Mahawansa, the Dipavamsa, the Culavamsa,and the Rajaveliya, which has the recorded Sri Lankan history from the beginnings of the Sinhalese monarchy in the 6th century BC to the arrival of European Colonialists in the sixteenth century, up until the disestablishment of the monarchy in 1815. There are some historical records about the country also included in the famous Indian chronicles of sage Valmiki’s Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the ancient books of Gautama Buddha's teachings.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The period after sixteenth century, some coastal areas of the country was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. After the year 1815 the entire nation was ruled by the British Colonialists until the political independence granted in 1948 and becomes a sovereign state after 1972 The Sri Lankan people's armed uprisings happened against the British colonial rule in 1818<i> Uva Rebellion</i> and in 1848 <i>Matale Rebellion</i>.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The new constitution was introduced in 1978 the Executive President as the head of state, was happened after the armed youth uprising in 1971 known as <i>1971 April Rebellion</i> The Sri Lankan Civil War started in 1983 and again another armed youth uprising happened in 1987-89 period and the 26 year civil war ended in year 2009.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The significant cultural changes happened after introducing the Buddhism in 3rd century BC by Arhath Mahinda (was the son of Indian emperor Ashoka the Great after sixteenth century arrival of European Colonialists and after 1977 the new open economic policies also changed the cultural values in the country.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> Amasing Srilankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498147964121851229noreply@blogger.com0