Within the frame of the bachelor’s degree of medical school, medical students are often asked to complete a posting of any department by their choice in a different hospital from that they originally study in. One of the reasons for this seemingly stretched idea or travel excuse is to have the future doctors being exposed to different health systems, variety of patients, environments…etc. Therefore, overseas options are rather preferred.
Sri Lanka was the chosen land and the Teaching Hospital of Kandy was the cafeteria for my hungry brain to feed on for four weeks of September 2019. However, the weekends in between were visually full feasts for my eyes and camera. Where I had the chance to discover the acclaimed tea country and capture some beauty from different cities and places of this photography treasure of an island.
Colombo
The Sri Lankan flag waving above the statue of Don Stephen Senanayake, the father of the nation and the first prime minister of independent Ceylon ( Sri Lanka).
From inside Kapikaawatha Shivan temple.
DescriptionKing coconut is a variety of coconut, native to Sri Lanka where it is known as Thembili. Sweeter than regular coconuts, there are several sub varieties of the king coconut-the most common being the “red dwarf”. The other variety is “ran thambili”, a smaller variety containing about forty nuts in a bunch.
Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam, or Kapikaawatha Shivan Temple as it is also called by its devotees, is the oldest Hindu Temple in Colombo. Dedicated to the gods Ganesha and Shiva, the temple has been around for over two centuries.
The temple has been created by skilled temple architects and sculptors straight from India; and maintains the classic Hindu temple look that is rarely seen on Sri Lanka. The colorful main tower with its detailed sculptures, intricate lotus-carved main door, solid stone statue masterpieces and other such aspects make the temple a beautiful sight for sore eyes.
A portrait of a female street cleaner.
In the tuk tuk
A senior citizen on his eco-friendly vehicle
A lady at her job of cleaning up the street
A common street performance by a copra dancing to a flute player you easily can find in Colombo streets.
Eyes and patterns
The hall was built at the same time and reflected several matching architectural features; such filigreed cast iron detailing, a slightly gothic design.
Today Gangaramaya serves not only as a place of Buddhist worship; it is also a centre of learning. The temple is involved in Buddhist welfare work including old peoples’ homes, a vocational school and an orphanage.
Frim Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Colombo.
Gangaramaya temple’s architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.
The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city.
The Old Town Hall was built in 1873, designed by the British architect J G Smither who also designed furniture to match, and was the first civic building to be opened in Colombo.
Kandy
Bogambara Prison is the second largest prison in Sri Lanka, after Welikada Prison in Colombo. The building is one of the oldest existing building in the world heritage city of Kandy, and is considered to be a rich archaeological landmark.
Bogambara Prison is the second largest prison in Sri Lanka, after Welikada Prison in Colombo. The building is one of the oldest existing building in the world heritage city of Kandy, and is considered to be a rich archaeological landmark.
Bogambara Prison is the second largest prison in Sri Lanka, after Welikada Prison in Colombo. The building is one of the oldest existing building in the world heritage city of Kandy, and is considered to be a rich archaeological landmark.
Gini Sisila (Fire Dance) A south Ceylon fire dance showing the power of charms over fire and the twenty seven devils that can trouble mankind. The absolute faith of the fire dancers protects them from the flames.
A boat tour in Kandy lake.
The sky view from Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue temple, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Kandy town’s reflection on the sunglasses.
Mayura Natuma (Peacock Dance) According to the mythology, the peacock is the bird that transports Skanda, the War-God of Ceylon, worshipped by Buddhists and Hindus alike.
At Kandy’s railway station.
Stray dogs are easily found in the streets of Kandy
Appam is a type of pancake, originating from South India and Sri Lanka, made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk, common in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Sri Lanka. It is eaten most frequently for breakfast or dinner.
A Sri Lankan lady wearing Sari (A sari, saree or shari is a women’s garment from the Indian subcontinent)
Nuwara Eliya
From the End Of Worlds edge in the Horton Plains park.
Tea leaves drying and sorting. The day light helps you to live and helps you to die generously.
“No water, no life. No blue, no green.” – Sylvia Earle
The Sri Lankan sambar deer or Indian sambar deer is a subspecies of Sambar deers that lives in India and Sri Lanka. This subspecies is one of the largest sambar deer species with the largest antlers both in size and in body proportions. Large males weight up to 270–280 kg.
Out of her death, an art has started growing backwards.
From the famous tea fields in the heart of Sri Lanka
Sri Padhaya seen across the grasslands of the Horton Plains park.
Fermenting and collecting the tea leaves at a tea factory.
Dried tea leaves on the floor of a tea factory.
Tea plantation hills
Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest.
A waterfall in Horton Planes, Nuwara Eliya.
People refreshing their skin under a waterfall in Nuwara Eliya.
Sigiriya (The Lion Rock)
The name of this rock is derived from this structure — Sīnhāgiri, ( Lion Rock). The main entrance is located in the northern side of the rock. It was designed in the form of a huge stone lion, whose feet have survived up to today but the upper parts of the body were destroyed. Thanks to this lion the palace was named Sigiriya.
The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains.
Sigiriya Rock is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning . Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles.
What was left from the rain water in the ancient pool of Sigiriya rock palace
The Mirror wall is painted with inscriptions and poems written by the visitors of Sigiriya. The most ancient inscriptions are dated from the 8th century.
Ella (The Nine Arches Bridge)
As a result of the World War I, the work of building the bridge came to a standstill, leading the locals build the bridge with stone bricks and cement, but without steel.
The Nine Arch Bridge. also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.
”I knew you’d break me down and leave me flat I saw it coming but I turned my back I feel like a nickel on the railroad track Here comes the blue train” – John Coltrane
Yala National Park
Searching for a crocodile.
Jeep prisoners enjoying some temporary freedom.
A Toque Macaque monkey was left by his group leaving him sitting alone waiting for me to take a shot
Lunugamwehera Dam is an iconic site in Sri Lanka
The Asian elephant appears in various religious traditions and mythologies. They are treated positively and are sometimes revered as deities, often symbolising strength and wisdom
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