Dr. Buddhadasa Bodhinayake has been a household name all over Sri Lanka. Hailing from a suburban Sinhala family background in Bentota and guided by his father, a Head Master of a Sinhala School, he ...

A marriage is said to be consanguineous when the union is between two people, genetically related, by descent, from a common ancestor. All human societies however ...

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Ambalama, a cosy hideout close to Avissawella, is full of surprises inside. The interior is a blend of tradition, nature and comfort. As you enter the Ambalama one of the first sights is the deck ...

It has been a place of worship and miracles since time immemorial. First built by King Parakramabahu II, many centuries ago to fulfil a vow made by one of his ministers, Sabaragamuwa Saman Devalaya ...

Nagadipa or Naka-diva was the ancient name of the Jaffna peninsula. It is first mentioned in the Pali chronicles of Ceylon in connection with the story of the Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka in the ...

Anura Hegoda needs no special introduction to Sri Lankans, both in the UK and in Sri Lanka. Hailing from a family of poets, where his father, Wilson Hegoda, one of the five founder members of the ...

Heat a medium size pan under medium fire. Fry the mustard seeds in oil. Cover and let the seeds pop. Next reduce heat add turmeric, chillie powder, curry powder and fry for about 20 seconds. Next add ...

The development and distribution of the Ancient Hydraulic Civilization of Sri Lanka is reflected in several maps where the spatial distribution of ancient irrigation structures, the distribution of ...

Ehelapola Maha Adigar or Ehelapola the Great was the leader of the successful coup against the despot King Sri Wickrema Rajasingha (1798 - 1815). He planned to overthrow the king because he ruled as a ...

Renowned for their martial prowess and happy go-lucky attitude, Sri Lanka"s Malay folk have but a relatively short history in the country, albeit a very fascinating one. This small Muslim community ...

The system built by the British, began operating in 1864, initially from Colombo, Henerathgodde (Gampaha) and to Ambepussa. Kandy was reached in 1867. 1925-40 was the peak of railway development. Most ...