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Medawala Viharaya

Is located in the Mahanuwara district in Medaoya Pattuwa in the  village of Medawala and is 9.6 km from Kandy.There are 3 bus routes to Medawala.They are Bokkavala Road though Hataraliyadda,the road through ranawana and the road throuth Ambatenna. Travelling from Kandy one could reach Katugasthota and use any one of these roads.

The temple is popular for its wall painting.As the shring room is constructed on stone pillars,it is known 25 “Tampita Pilimage”. Construction shrines of this nature was popular during the Kandy peiod.These buildings were on stone pillars about 2 or 3 feet above the ground,was with wooden floors.this small temple is 13 – ¾ ft. In length and 9 ½ ft.in breadth.the walls were made of wattle and  daud”and is about 8 feet in hight. In the centure is the statue of the Buddha.above it is the magnificent “Makara thorana” or the Dragon archway and  is in painted stucco.

There is a 4ft. Platform surrounding the Vihara.where pepole could go round and worship. The 3 tierd roof is over laid with a special type of tile. The paintings of the Vihara include :Animisa Lochana Pujawa” the dansers,admin’s peak,Divaguhawa,Uraga Jataka and some other paintings. These paintings show that the traditional style which is akin to the Kandyan period is followed.

Horton Plains

Horton Plains Is situated in the highlands of the Central Province, 32 km from Nuwara Eliya. This is the highest plateau in the country. It is at a height of about 2300meters. This was discovered by Sir Robert Horton. The park which is 3160 hectares was declared a national park in 1988. ......... read more

Bentota Beach

The Down South season has not began due to the prevailing monsoon but if you need to have a mini holiday before the tourism season gets under way, then  there are little “gems” that dot the southern coastal beach if you where to look.

The beautiful Bentota beach is a must-stop just as the beach season begins. The waves are calm with a few height waves here and there but the beach is in pristine condition showing that is has been....... read more

2011 Best year for tourism....

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals will reach unprecednted growth this year with the number of visitors expected to touch the 800,000 mark according to Sri Lanka tourism data.

The number of arravals rose 27.2 percent in September from a year earlier and to rise every month on a year-on-year basis May 2009.

We are confident the number of tourists will reach 800,000 by the end of this year which has been so far the best year of tourism in Sri Lanka.

The construction of new........ read more

Coral Reefs

Coral reefs add beauty to the sea word. It is also a blessing because the reefs reduce the speed of the ocean waves and minimize coastal erosion.

There are several factors that are used to measure the value of a coral reef.  Its biodiversity, the area it covers, the number of coral varieties and the percentage of the live coral covering are some of them. The Hikkaduwa coral reef  is one of the Sri Lankan treasures. The Bouna Vista coral Reef which is situated a few miles away from Galle town and the corals at Unawatuna are the other places in the Southern coast where we find coral.

The Sri Lankan coastal line is rich which this ‘little Sinharaja’ at the bottom of the sea. Most species of corals are vanishing rapidly because of the destructive fishing method and sewage disposal. We must protect coral reefs one of our natural treasures.  

Important events Connected To full Moon Poyadays

Duruthu full moon poya day

  

• Lord Buddha prevailed upon the three Jatila brothers to follow dhamma on a Duruthu full moon poya day.
• Lord Buddha arrived in Mahiyangana for the first time on a Uruthu full moonpoya day.
• It is said god Sumana Saman received some hair from Lord Buddha on that day.

Navam full moon Poya day

• The first summit for the disciples of Lord Buddha was held on aNavam full moon poya day.
• Sariyuth and Mugalan became the chief disciples of Lord Buddha on aNavam full moon poya day.
• Lord Buddha preached “Owada Prathimokshaya,” a sermon, on aNavam full moon poya Day.

Medin full moon poya day

• Lord Buddha left for the city of Kapilawasthu on a Medin full moon poya day.

 Bak full moon poya day

• On a buk full moon poya day Lord Buddha arrived in Sri Lanka for the second time and established peace and harmony in the country preaching Dhamma to king Chulodara and Mahodara.

Vesak full moon poya day

• On this day people commemorate Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away.
• Lord Buddha’s third arrival in Sri Lanka, Prince wijaya’s arrival in Sri Lanka and king devanampiyathissa’s coronation ceremony, which was held according to the “Aryan tradition”, also important events that are commemorated on this day.

Poson full moon poya day

• On a poson full moon poya day ‘Arahath Mahinda’s mission arrived in Sri Lanka. He preached ‘Chullahasthi Padopama Sutra,’ a sermon, to king Devanampiyathissa and 40000 people.

Esala full moon poya day

• Prince Siddhartha’s conception and prince Rahula’s birth are commemorated on thi day.Pince Siddhartha  left the place on the bank of the River aAnoma and became an ascetic on the day that prince Rahula was born.
• Kondanna, an ascetic, attained “Sovan” on an Esala full moon poya day.

Nikini full moon poya day

• The annual perahera in Mahiyangana. 

Binara full moon poya day

Wap full moon poya day

• On a wap full moon poya day Lord Buddha arrived in the city of Sankissa after spending some time in Thavthisa, which is said to be apart of heaven.
• It is said that on a Wap full moon poya day kingDevanampiyathissa and Prince Aritta, along with several other people, sent a message to king Dharmashoka asking for a branch of the holy Bo tree that helped Prince Siddhartha to attend Nirvana.

Il full moon poya day

• The first Buddhist mission commenced their service on an Il full moon poya day.
• It is said that Arahath Seriyuth passed away at his mother’s home on an Il full moon poya day.

Unduwap full moon poya day

• The commencement of enrolling women as female ‘Bhikkhus’ and ArahathSangamiththa’s arrival in Sri Lanka talking the right branch of the holy Bo tree that helped prince Siddhartha to attain Nirvana are commemorated on this day.