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Sri Lanka: Esala Perahera (Kandy) - Dancing with fire |
| Men and boys (two age 5!!) dance, twirling & spinning flaming batons at the 2006 Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Video by Michael T. Balonek. |
| Date: 2008-06-28 15:12:40 - Added by: Nishan |
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Kandy Esala Perahara & other Festivals |
| A Land like No Others,Festivals of Srilanka would leave most enchanting experiences on the minds of its travelers as the island enjoys the bright and colorful tradition festivals celebrated with full fun and enthusiasm. Mostly festivals in Sri Lanka are religion base and celebrated with same sprit among all sections of the society. The people of Sri Lanka are so lively that there is festivity mood throughout the year, which is easily depicted in their celebrations, with vivid traditional rituals, ceremonies and a splendid extravagance. The exact dates of most festivals tend to change from year to year as they depend on lunar and solar aspect. |
| Date: 2008-06-28 15:09:17 - Added by: Nishan |
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Kandy Esala Perahara, Esala festivities |
| The annual Esala Pageant popularly known as the Esala Perahara, held in the month of Esala (July - August) in Kandy needs no introduction to the Buddhist world. Originating from Indo-Aryan traditions, Esala festivities signify the victories of the mythical Hindu God Indra over the demon Vritra who prevented the burst of rain clouds. In fact Esala Perahara was originally a ritual invoking the blessings of the Gods to cause rainfall in the dry month. Later the Sinahla kings who possessed the sacred Tooth Relic coupled that event with the procession in honour of the sacred Tooth Relic, maintaining some of the ancient rituals of yore. The sacred Tooth Relic was brought to Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, from Kalinga during the reign of the King Kitsiri Mevan (A.D. 303 - 331). That was about 500 years since the arrival of Theri Sanghamitta and the planting of the sacred Bodhi Tree. The Chinese Buddhist traveller Fa Hien given an account of the rituals associated with the sacred Relic when it was taken to Abhayagiri vihara for the annual festival during the month of Esala. The fourteenth century Sinhala text |
| Date: 2008-06-28 15:03:44 - Added by: Nishan |
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agricultural methods of Sri Lanka by Sooriya |
| Video about agricultural methods of Sri Lanka made by my Sooriya. |
| Date: 2008-06-28 14:57:12 - Added by: Nishan |
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Sri Pada holy mountain - by Sooriya |
| Impressions of Sri Lanka -Video about Sri Lanka made by Sooriya. You will see the holy mountain with religious singing, local wildlife, tea plantations, rice fields, agriculture... |
| Date: 2008-06-28 14:51:46 - Added by: Nishan |
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On Safari in Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka |
| Udawalawe National Park. Sri Lanka. What a great Safari, September 2006, |
| Date: 2008-06-28 14:37:40 - Added by: Nishan |
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4x4 Off Roading Yala Sathmaga (New Track..Awsome !!) |
| Yala national park sri lanka. Off Roading in sathmaga (a trail supposed to be discovered by Sajith Premadasa). Music:Prodigy - Breathe (watch with sound) |
| Date: 2008-06-28 14:36:00 - Added by: Nishan |
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Elephant Chase in Sri Lanka Safari |
| Be careful with the elefants! They're WILD!! Javier Toledo en Sri lanka |
| Date: 2008-06-28 14:31:32 - Added by: Nishan |
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doramadalawa - Discussion about Amma -17dec2007-Part9 |
| Discussion about Amma (Mother) with Madoluwave Sobitha Thero, Prof: Attanayaka M. Herath, Mr.Punchinilame Meegaswatta,Prof. Kusuma Karunaratne Presented by Hasantha Hettiarachchi (http://www.hasantha.com) telecast on Independent Television NetworkVisit http://www.itn.lk for more videos |
| Date: 2008-06-28 14:16:40 - Added by: Nishan |
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doramadalawa - Discussion about Amma -17dec2007-Part8 |
| Discussion about Amma (Mother) with Madoluwave Sobitha Thero, Prof: Attanayaka M. Herath, Mr.Punchinilame Meegaswatta,Prof. Kusuma Karunaratne Presented by Hasantha Hettiarachchi (http://www.hasantha.com) telecast on Independent Television NetworkVisit http://www.itn.lk for more videos |
| Date: 2008-06-28 14:15:32 - Added by: Nishan |
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