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Nilawarai – ‘Bottomless Well’ in Jaffna Peninsula – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located in Puttur, approximately 14 kilometers northeast of *Jaffna, Nilawari (also spelt as Nilawarai or Nilavari) is the largest freshwater well in Jaffna Peninsula. Although, the water in the well is brackish, villagers are of the view that it is potable water. Some villages are of the view that the well was created by Prince *Rama. According to villagers in Puttur, the water in the well never dries up even during prolonged periods of drought. The well is approximately 44 meters deep.  The rectangular basin of the well surrounded by rock surface is 13 meters long and 10 meters wide. Currently, the water of the well is utilized for irrigation purposes.  Scholars are of the view that the well was caused due to collapse of the top layer of soil exposing a limestone cavern connected to an underground water ...

Nov 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Sallitivu Island – uninhabited islet in Vakarai – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located in *Batticaloa District in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka and significant due to its rich biodiversity, the islet is connected to the mainland over a sand bar approximately 200 meters in length. During the high tide as well as during the low tide, this sand bar is exposed, few inches below water. The islet is protected by a ring of coral reef with a 200-meter wide reef on the eastern side. During the high tide season, the sand strip gets covered with water and the sea shore is covered with dead corals. Although, the beach is wide and is pristine, it is covered with a thick layer of washed in coral rubble after the Tsunami that occurred in 2004. According to research conducted in the area, it was discovered that majority of the coral reef is not ...

Oct 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Stupas of Delft Island – evidence of earliest human habitation – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Known as “Neduntivu” or “Nedunthivu” by residents in Jaffna, Delft Island is commonly referred as “Delft Island”, inherited from Dutch Colonials during their rule in Jaffna. Although, Delft Island is a vast island, it is mostly uninhabited. At the northwestern coast of Delft Island, there are ruins of three ancient Buddhist stupas (dagobas) known as “Cholan ruins.” Two stupas are of medium or small size, yet the largest stupa has a circumference of 32 meters. Their ground walls are restored by the Department of Archaeology. Buddhist ruins on the Island were first reported in 1832, by a person utilizing the pseudonym “Pen” (PENN) to “Colombo Journal” newspaper. Around the main stupa, there are remains of four smaller stupas. All these are bell shaped. There had been two stupas on the sides of the steps towards the ...

Sep 16, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , ,
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“Girihandu Seya” – first Buddhist stupa? – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Girihandu Seya (“Seya” meaning stupa or dagoba) also known as “Nithupathpana Vihara” is an ancient Buddhist Temple in *Thiriyaya in *Trincomalee.  Girihandu Seya is considered as the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to have been constructed by two seafaring merchants *Tapassu and *Bhalluka. Names of the two merchant bothers are recorded on a rock inscription in the temple premises. According to the inscription, Girihandu Seya was constructed by the guilds of merchants named “Trapassuka” and “Vallika”, Their names were written as “Tapassu” and “Bhalluka” in Sinhala chronicles. Situated on a small hillock near the sea coast, approximately 47 kilometers (29 miles) towards north of Trincomalee, the stupa of the Temple has been enlarged during the 8th century A.D. The Vatadage (literally meaning circular relic house or shrine) covers the stupa with concentric circles of stone pillars, almost similar ...

Aug 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 16th July 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Delegation Meets Australian Minister Hon.Tony Burke MP to Address Community Concerns OBU Victoria to Support St Benedict’s College in its STEM Initiative SUNDAY CHOICE – There is peace in Christ – by Charles Schokman Obituary for Dugald Gonsal AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2023 – What is Happiness? – by Charles Schokman Reminiscing Multi Faceted Ruvinie Dunuwille Committed to Singing , Acting , As Television Host In AN Unblemished Sparkling Voyage – By Sunil Thenabadu Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 166 13 07 23 Pettigala hike – epic views of Central Highlands By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad & Kiara Show PODCAST Brad talks to Shehan Karunaratna from The St Peter’s College Welfare Society Full Chat බලංගොඩ ආනන්ද මෛත්‍රේය මහානායක හිමි අපවත්වී 25 ...

Jul 17, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Pettigala hike – epic views of Central Highlands – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located approximately 20 kilometers from Kandy City, Pettigala (also known as “Pethiyagala”) in *Teldeniya in the Kandy district is well-known as a hiking area. Pettigala is a moderately tall mountain situated at an elevation of 760 meters, with an altitude variation of 200 meters. During the hike, many tourists visit *Bambaragala Buddhist Temple (situated at the commencement of the hike), too. History of the Temple dates to 2000 years and its incredible cave paintings and statues are proof of its ancient history. During the route to Bambaragala Buddhist Temple and Pettigala from Kandy to Digana, prominent landmarks are Mahaweli Ganga (*Mahaweli River) and Victoria Golf Club Road. Pettigala hike starts from the top of the stone steps of the Bambaragala Buddhist Temple. Although, not immediately obvious, there is a well-worn trail which continues towards the forest past the ...

Jul 15, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 11th June 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter The Annual General Meeting of “SLAMAT” – Sri Lanka Malay Association of Toronto (Photos – Thanks to Noor Rahim) Orient Finance Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ for the Second Consecutive Year Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam The Body Shop marks World Environment Day 2023 with successful interactive DIY and upcycling workshop Sri Lanka win against Afghanistan in 3rd ODI to seal series win (Winning by 9 wickets) – by eLanka ඩිනාරා දෑල බණ්ඩාර මූලික වටය ජයගනිමින් මීටර් 100 අවසන් තරගයට සුදුසුකම් ලබයි. – ආසියානු කණිෂ්ඨ මලල ක්‍රීඩා ශූරතාවලිය STEMUP Educational Foundation teams up with SLT-MOBITEL & National Library to offer free coding classes for children at Public Libraries Vale – Shyamon Jayasinghe Watch Cricket One Day International (ODI) Highlights – ...

Jun 11, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 28th May 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Christell Group launches Christell International Institute – unveils anti-aging age element® treatment for the first time in Sri Lanka UNSELFISH MUSICIAN INDRAJIT MIRIHANA DOMICILED IN MELBOURNE WITH EXCEPTIONAL MOTIVES WITH RARE QUALITIES NOT POSSESSED BY OTHERS – by Sunil Thenabadu TASERING LEADS TO EXCRUCIATING DEATH: POLICE OFFICER TO BE CHARGED: – by Joe Van Langenberg When I pass this Earth – by Charmaine Candappa Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Saman Liyanage – New President of OBA (Melbourne) The dietary fiber you need for better health.- By Dr Harold Gunatillake When Kandy was the Capitol of Ceylon-by Dr. Tilak S. Fernando The Originator of the “Battle of the Blues” – By S. S Perera SUNDAY CHOICE – Therefore, if anyone is in ...

May 28, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 21st May 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter OMED Pharmaceuticals celebrates successful mesoestetic® workshop and conference in Sri Lanka with launch of ground breaking unique medical device Diamondleauge2023 Foreign Interference in the community – The Australian Federal Police Tour of St Peters College, Colombo, April 2023 – by Joe Paiva Tour of St Peters College, Colombo, April 2023 – by Joe Paiva Skilled Migration Marketing Campaign Materials SUNDAY CHOICE – HOLD ON WITH YOUR PRAYER—NEVER GIVE UP – by Charles Schokman Glycosuria- a condition passing too much glucose in your urine. How does it harm you? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 158 18 05 2023 Deanston – marvelous vantage point in Knuckles Range By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-5-20 DHANUSHKA’S THREE SEXUAL CHARGES ...

May 21, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 14th May 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Vale Mr Desmond Kelly – Condolences sent to eLanka A Mother’s “Never Ending” Daily Routine. – By Noor Rahim Mother’s Day Remembrance Poems – by Charmaine Candappa Mother ( අම්මා ) – By Gamini Kariyawasam SUNDAY CHOICE A Tribute to Mothers – By Charles Schokman Western Sydney Hills Community fundraiser for transitional housing for older women – By Padmi Pathinather Diabetes Awareness Forum at the Glenwood Community Centre – 11th June 2023 – 9.30 AM To 1.00 PM What should you know about ‘Autoimmune Disorders? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 157 11 05 2023 Shanthipura – highest viewpoint with spectacular vistas – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-5-13 Seeds – dying to live. – By ...

May 14, 2023 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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