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27 Sept 202353K
Yatagala Temple
Yatagala Temple: its history, the Bo tree, meditation, and religious ceremonies.
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Religion
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity — the religions and temples of Sri Lanka.
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27 Sept 202353K
Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram Temple and its connection to the legends of King Ravana.
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27 Sept 202353K
Ambuluwawa Tower
Ambuluwawa Tower as a symbol uniting the island's four religions.
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27 Sept 202353K
The sacred Bodhi tree
The sacred Bodhi tree and the significance of Anuradhapura for Buddhists.
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27 Sept 202353K
Japanese Peace Pagoda
The Japanese Peace Pagoda: the story of its creation after the 2004 tsunami and the rules for visiting.
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5 Dec 202335K
Hindu Temples
Hindu kovils, their symbolism, philosophy, and significance for the Tamil population.
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5 Dec 202335K
Hinduism in Sri Lanka
The core principles of Hinduism and the features of the island's temple culture.
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19 Dec 202456K
Hindu temples
Visiting Hindu temples and how to behave when visiting these holy sites.
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10 Feb 2023136K
Religion
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism, and the blending of cultures.
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26 Apr 202357K
Origin of the Whiskey Point name
The story behind the name Whiskey Point and the character of the local Muslim community.
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26 Apr 202357K
Digavapi Buddhist shrine
The Digavapi Buddhist shrine and the pilgrimage of believers from the north of the island.
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10 May 202320K
Visiting mosques in Sri Lanka
The rules for visiting mosques in Sri Lanka and features of Galle's Muslim community.
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9 Aug 202315K
The church holding one of Ceylon's first Bibles
The church that holds one of Ceylon's first Bibles and the traces of the British colonial era.
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23 Aug 2023168K
Rules for visiting Buddhist and Hindu temples
Rules for visiting Buddhist and Hindu temples: covered shoulders and knees, and entering barefoot.
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1 Jun 2026
Vesak Poya: Lights, Traffic Jams and Festive Atmosphere
The author shares personal impressions of Vesak: light installations, free food, dancing, and traffic jams caused by festive processions.
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31 May 2026
Vesak: Thousands of Lanterns and Dansalas Across the Country
Personal impressions of Vesak celebrations: light installations, free treats at dansalas, and an atmosphere of kindness the author wants to share.
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30 May 2026
Sergi Explains Dansala and Vesak in a Short Video
Sergi explained what a dansala is and what people do during Vesak, promising the next video will show how to get a blister from handing out ice cream.
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30 May 2026
Vesak in Sri Lanka: Three Events of the Buddha and the Dansala Tradition
A detailed account of Vesak, the main Buddhist holiday marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, describing rituals and the tradition of free food at dansalas.
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29 May 2026
The 'Monk Zone' in Local Buses: Island Fact
In Sri Lanka, the front rows of local buses are a 'monk zone': locals will give up their seat without hesitation even for a seven-year-old boy in an orange robe.
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22 May 2026
Vesak Poya: Buddhist Easter Begins Today
A personal account of the start of Vesak, the main Buddhist holiday combining the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, and an unexpected invitation to a charitable food distribution by neighbours.
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14 May 2026
Hidden Forest Buddhist Monastery near Elpitiya
Wathuruwila Aranya Senasanaya is a little-known forest monastery from 1953 near Galle where monks live in secluded huts, greeted by a statue of the white elephant from the Buddha's mother's dream.
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17 Apr 2026
Orthodox church services schedule in Sri Lanka
A link to the schedule of Orthodox Christian services in Sri Lanka for Russian-speaking believers on the island.
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15 Apr 2026
Buddhist monks to march for peace across Sri Lanka
A group of Buddhist monks will arrive in Sri Lanka April 21–29, 2026, and walk from Dambulla to Colombo carrying a message of peace and compassion.
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13 Apr 2026
Traditions of the Sinhala New Year Aurudu
A description of the Sinhala New Year Aurudu ritual: the exact time, red clothing, boiling coconut milk in a new clay pot, and the meaning of milk boiling over.
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13 Apr 2026
Sinhala New Year: everything closed, what to do
A post reminds readers that today is Sinhala New Year and everything is closed, linking to tips on what to do.
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1 Feb 2026
Navam Maha Perahera Buddhist Procession in Central Colombo
The author filmed the Navam Maha Perahera Buddhist procession near their Colombo home: decorated elephants, monks, dancers and drums around the Gangaramaya temple and Beira Lake.
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25 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka's Spiritual Leader Meets the Dalai Lama
Athamasthanadhipathi Thero met the 14th Dalai Lama for the first time in history, gifting him a sacred sapling of Sri Maha Bodhi — a symbol of unity between Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist traditions.
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15 Jan 2026
Tamils Around the World Celebrate the Harvest Festival of Pongal
Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival honouring the Sun God Surya, celebrated by all Tamils regardless of religion in mid-January at the start of the month of Thai.
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5 Nov 2025
Full Moon: What and Why Is Celebrated on the Island
An announcement of a post in the 'Curry Life' channel about today's full moon — its significance and related celebrations in Sri Lanka.
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1 Oct 2025
Sakwala Chakraya — a Mysterious Artifact of Ancient Sri Lanka
The mysterious Sakwala Chakraya artifact, also known as the Star Gate of Sri Lanka, is carved into a granite rock in the island's oldest city.
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29 Sept 2025
Cardinal Ranjith Spoke Out Against LGBT Tourism on the Island
Colombo Archbishop Cardinal Ranjith stated that promoting LGBT tourism will destroy Sri Lanka's culture and harm the youth.
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6 Sept 2025
Tomorrow Is Poya Day: Binara Poya Celebrates the Order of Buddhist Nuns
Tomorrow Sri Lanka celebrates Binara Poya — a Buddhist holiday commemorating the founding of the Bhikkhuni Sangha order of nuns about 2,500 years ago; government offices are closed and alcohol sales are banned.
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29 Aug 2025
A Hanuman Puja Kit — a Riddle from a Sri Lankan Shop
The author recounts buying a 70-cent Hanuman puja ritual kit from a local shop and using AI to decode its contents and religious significance.
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8 Aug 2025
Live Stream of the Kandy Esala Perahera Climax
The channel announces a live stream of the climax day of the Kandy Esala Perahera Buddhist festival and invites followers to watch.
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6 Jul 2025
Angampora — Sri Lanka's Martial Art and Meditation Practice
Angampora, an ancient martial art originating from the Yaksha tribes, was suppressed by colonizers but is now experiencing a revival as both a combat discipline and meditative practice.
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26 Jun 2025
Kataragama Esala Festival Begins in Kataragama
The annual Esala Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala festival opened with an inaugural procession through Kataragama's streets; over 20,000 pilgrims have arrived.
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20 Jun 2025
Kandy Esala Perahera Festival Scheduled July 25 to August 9
The dates for the Kandy Esala Perahera festival have been officially announced: festive processions will take place from July 25 to August 9, 2025.
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12 May 2025
Vesak — Gautama Buddha's Birthday in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka celebrates Vesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha, with the channel sharing links to materials about the holiday.
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9 May 2025
Three-day ban on meat and gambling for Vesak
For Vesak Poya from May 12 to 14, the Interior Ministry ordered the closure of slaughterhouses, meat shops, betting offices, and casinos island-wide.
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25 Apr 2025
President personally inspects Kandy pilgrimage situation
President Anura Kumara arrived in Kandy after police appeals to stay away — the queue grew to 400,000 and two officers on duty died of heart attacks.
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24 Apr 2025
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith in contention for the papacy
Colombo Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has made the shortlist of papal candidates, though bookmakers give him slim odds.
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24 Apr 2025
Chaos in Kandy: 400,000 pilgrims, deaths and mountains of trash
The queue at the Temple of the Tooth grew to 400,000 people; one pilgrim died of a heart attack, and the historic centre of Kandy is overwhelmed with garbage.
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23 Apr 2025
Pilgrimage in Kandy: 300,000 people at Temple of the Tooth
More than 300,000 pilgrims gathered in Kandy at the Temple of the Tooth Relic — police ask visitors to avoid the city until April 25.
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13 Apr 2025
Happy Sinhala-Tamil New Year greeting
A festive greeting for the Sinhala-Tamil New Year written in the Sinhala language.
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6 Apr 2025
Schedule for Sinhala-Tamil New Year celebrations 2025
A translated astrological schedule for the Sinhala-Tamil New Year: end of old year, auspicious transition period, start of new year, and ritual times.
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23 Mar 2025
Vesak and the practice of Dana: a call to participate
The editorial team explains the Buddhist practice of Dana during Vesak — giving free food — and invites islanders to take part.
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26 Feb 2025
Maha Shivaratri: the festival of Shiva and Parvati
Maha Shivaratri is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva, celebrated with prayers, fasting, and meditation as a symbol of triumph over darkness and ignorance.
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23 Feb 2025
Peace prayer at the Buddhist temple in Unawatuna
On February 24, a special one-hour peace prayer will be held at the Japanese Buddhist Peace Pagoda in Unawatuna, marking three years since the war in Ukraine began.
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31 Oct 2024
Diwali in Sri Lanka: Festival of Light and Good
Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival of lights symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, celebrated with oil lamps, fireworks, and sweets.
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22 Aug 2024
Temple Construction: New Altars for Ganesha and Murugan
Two new altars to Ganesha and Murugan have been completed in the temple under construction; finishing and painting work remains.
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19 Aug 2024
Supermoon and Nikini Poya Festival in Sri Lanka
On the night of August 19–20 a rare supermoon and blue moon coincide with the Buddhist holiday Nikini Poya.
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7 Aug 2024
Perahera: Shaman Summons Demon Mahasona
A report from the Perahera festival where a shaman summons the chief demon Mahasona in a traditional Sri Lankan religious ritual.
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26 Jul 2024
Arun and Mahamaya's journey to India's sacred sites
The Island channel begins a series of reports about Arun and Mahamaya's journey through the Himalayas, Varanasi, and Rajasthan.
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20 Jul 2024
Esala Maha Mangalya festival in Unawatuna
A six-day Buddhist Esala festival with a market and street celebrations begins in Unawatuna; the tourist street is closed to traffic until July 26.
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19 Jul 2024
Recording of the broadcast with Arun about the Hindu temple and Aghori
A recording of the broadcast with Arun about restoring the Trincomalee temple, Aghori practice, and his disillusionment with Orthodox Christianity is now published.
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16 Jul 2024
Live stream with Arun about temple restoration in Trincomalee
Announcement of a live stream with Arun on July 18, 2024, about the Hindu temple revival project in Trincomalee.
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15 Jul 2024
7th-century cosmic mandala at Galle Maritime Museum
The Galle Maritime Museum displays a copy of a conceptual world map from the Buddhist park Ramasuyana, dating to the 7th–8th century CE.
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15 Jul 2024
Former archbishop restores Hindu temple in Trincomalee
Arun, a former Orthodox archbishop who converted to Aghori Hinduism, has launched a project to restore an ancient temple in Trincomalee.
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9 Jul 2024
Tinder photos with Buddha risk deportation for tourists
Photos of tourists in disrespectful poses near Buddha statues sparked outrage, with a reminder of past deportation cases for similar behavior.
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21 Jun 2024
Poson Poya: Festival Marking Buddhism's Arrival in Sri Lanka
Poson Poya commemorates the bringing of Buddhism to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC by Ashoka's son Mahinda; traditions include white clothing, pilgrimage to Mihintale and illuminations.
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8 Jun 2024
Arun's Batticaloa Video Goes Viral in Tamil Social Media
Video of Arun, Mahamaya and Leo attending the fire-walking ritual at the Batticaloa temple went viral in the Tamil-language internet segment.
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8 Jun 2024
Arun's Live Broadcast from Batticaloa Temple
Arun's live broadcast begins from the Batticaloa temple during the fire-walking ritual.
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7 Jun 2024
Arun Makes His Way to Fire-Walking Ritual Honoring Kali
Arun is in Batticaloa at a temple packed with people, where the ancient fire-walking ritual honoring the goddess Kali is about to begin.
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6 Jun 2024
Arun to Live Stream from Temple in Batticaloa
Arun agreed to live stream from a temple in Batticaloa, where it may be possible to broadcast the ancient fire-walking ceremony live.
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1 Jun 2024
Orthodox Archbishop Turned Aghora Guru in Trincomalee
Recording of the broadcast with Arun — a former Orthodox archbishop who became an aghora guru and lives with his family in Trincomalee.
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29 May 2024
Live Stream with Arun: From Orthodox Christianity to Aghora Hinduism
The Ostrov channel is hosting a live stream with Arun Giri — a former Orthodox priest who embraced Aghora Hinduism and lives in Trincomalee.
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25 May 2024
Chronicles of a Trip to Tamil Nadu: Following the Ramayana Epic
Artyom Kardash and Anton Sakhno publish 11 episodes of their Tamil Nadu trip on YouTube, created while developing an immersive quest based on the Ramayana and Sri Lanka.
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21 May 2024
The Start of Vesak: History, Traditions and Meaning
The editorial team explains the Buddhist festival of Vesak — the Buddha's birthday — its history, traditions of offerings and ceremonial observances at temples.
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18 May 2024
Artyom Shares His Trip to the Hantana Lingam Ashram
Author Artyom shares a story in his stories about visiting the Hantana Lingam ashram.
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18 Apr 2024
Orthodox Priest Coming to Sri Lanka on Assignment
Father Dionisy is coming to Sri Lanka on a church assignment from April 19 to 29, visiting Malsripura, Kurunegala, Colombo and Galle.
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12 Mar 2024
What Do the Flags Hanging Everywhere Mean
The post explains what the flags seen everywhere in Sri Lanka signify — they are connected to cricket.
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2 Mar 2024
How to climb Adam's Peak: tips from an experienced visitor
A detailed account of climbing Sri Pada: best timing, route, 5,555 steps, overnight stay at the summit, and tips for avoiding crowds on full moon days.
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28 Dec 2023
Bhadara Kali Temple in Trincomalee: a Tamil shrine
Arun and Mahamaya describe the Bhadara Kali Temple in Trincomalee — a Hindu shrine with astonishing bas-reliefs created by a master in 1981, dubbed the 'Sistine Chapel of the Island'.
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13 Nov 2023
Astro forecast 13–19 November and Diwali celebration
The weekly astrological forecast opens with a description of Diwali — the metaphysical victory of light over darkness — and its symbolism for relationships.
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29 Sept 2023
Binara Full Moon Poya Day: history of the Buddhist Poya
Overview of the Buddhist Poya holiday: origins of the tradition, introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka, and founding of the first female monastic order.
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27 Sept 2023
Lotus Tower to light up for Milad Un Nabi
On September 28, Colombo's Lotus Tower will be illuminated in green and white to mark the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
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30 Aug 2023
Nikini Full Moon Poya Day and the end of Esala Perahera
August 30 is the Buddhist Nikini Full Moon Poya Day marking the end of Esala Perahera, with alcohol and meat sales prohibited and government offices closed.
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23 Aug 2023
Elephants went berserk at Kandy Perahera parade
During the Kandy Esala Perahera parade several elephants became uncontrollable and caused panic among spectators, with one person injured.
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22 Aug 2023
Kandy Esala Perahera: Festival of the Tooth Relic begins
The Esala Perahera Buddhist festival has begun in Kandy at the Temple of the Tooth Relic, running until 31 August and ending with a ceremony on the Mahaweli River.
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6 Aug 2023
Esala Perahera in Unawatuna: personal impressions
A personal account of attending the Buddhist Esala Perahera festival in Unawatuna — procession with elephants, monks, dancers, and local treats.
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1 Aug 2023
Esala Poya and the Kandy Festival
On 1 August the Island celebrates Esala Poya — the Buddhist full moon — marked by a grand festival in Kandy.
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31 Jul 2023
Esala Poya Tomorrow: Full Moon and Shop Closures
Morning digest: eve of Esala Poya — a Buddhist full-moon holiday — advice to stock up before shops close tomorrow.
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21 Jul 2023
Friday: Day of Buddha's First Sermon
Morning digest mentions the Buddhist holiday of Buddha's first sermon, celebrated by Bhutanese pilgrims at sacred sites, plus a banana ice cream recipe.
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5 Jul 2023
The Lion Island 1875: legend of the Mahiyangana stupa
Excerpt from the 1875 Letters from Ceylon: history of the Mahiyangana Buddhist stupa on the Mahaweli River, venerated since the 5th century BC.
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4 Jul 2023
Quiz round 3: Ravana's fortress from the Ramayana
Third round of the Island of Wonders quiz: a seven-letter name of a Sri Lankan landmark that served as the refuge of demon-king Ravana from the Ramayana.
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3 Jul 2023
Esala Poya: full moon holiday and closed shops
On Monday July 3 the island observes Esala Poya — most shops, banks, wine stores and government offices are closed.
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1 Jul 2023
Quiz: Hanuman's mountain from the Ramayana on Sri Lanka
Channel quiz: participants guess the name of the Sri Lankan mountain that Hanuman carried from the Himalayas to save Lakshmana in the Ramayana epic.
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30 Jun 2023
Quiz «Field of Wonders»: ancient Indian epic and Sri Lanka
Channel quiz: participants guess the name of the famous ancient Indian epic linked to Sri Lanka for a prize of 0.1 gems.
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29 Jun 2023
Eid al-Adha in Sri Lanka: what is closed and the holiday's history
From June 27 to July 1 the island observes Eid al-Adha — schools and banks close; the post explains the history and traditions of the sacrifice holiday.
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9 Jun 2023
Ceylon 1875: Perahera Is Not a Buddhist Festival
Excerpt from 'Lion Island' (1875): clarification that Perahera is not a Buddhist festival — monks do not participate, and its roots lie in folk traditions dating to King Kirti's era.
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8 Jun 2023
Ceylon 1875: The Last Night of Perahera in Kandy
Excerpt from 'Lion Island' (1875): the final night of Perahera on August 28 — procession all night long, street noise, sweet sellers, and a crush of the crowd.
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7 Jun 2023
Ceylon 1875: The Temple of the Tooth Before Perahera
Excerpt from 'Lion Island' (1875): visiting the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy before the procession — women pray, festival attributes are being prepared.
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6 Jun 2023
Ceylon 1875: The Perahera Procession in Kandy
Excerpt from 'Lion Island' (1875): the annual Perahera festival in Ceylon's cities — a nocturnal procession that even Europeanised Sinhalese found hard to explain.
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5 Jun 2023
The Sacred Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapura
A post about the sacred Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura — a descendant of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2500 years ago, its leaves and role in Buddhist rituals.
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3 Jun 2023
Poson Poya: Buddhist Festival in Anuradhapura
Morning digest June 3: Poson Poya — Sri Lanka's second most important Buddhist festival, thousands of devotees climb Mihintale, most local shops and cafes are closed.
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1 Jun 2023
June 1: Poson Poya Festival Approaches
Morning digest June 1: weather, International Children's Day, and a preview of the Buddhist Poson Poya festival on June 3 with the tradition of feeding everyone who comes.
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19 May 2023
Lesson 4: Mount Rumassala and Ramayana Legends
The fourth mythology lesson: Mount Rumassala near Galle, its connection to the Ramayana epic, and the unique nature that attracts visitors.
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16 May 2023
Lesson 3: Main Deities of Sri Lankan Mythology
The third mythology lesson: Buddha, Vishnu, Kataragama Deva, Patini Deva, and other key deities of the island's Buddhist-Hindu pantheon.
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11 May 2023
Sri Lanka Mythology: The Mahavamsa Epic
An analysis of the Buddhist historical epic Mahavamsa: Prince Vijaya's lion descent, the Buddha's three visits to the island, and the sacred Bodhi tree.
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10 May 2023
Kandyan Dance: Traditional Ritual of Sri Lanka
The morning edition describes the Kandyan dance — a traditional ritual performance to drums intended to attract harvest and ward off evil spirits.
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9 May 2023
Sri Lanka Mythology: Vishnu and Ravana
Overview of Sri Lanka's mythology: the intertwining of Hinduism and Buddhism in the story of Vishnu, Rama, Sita, and the ten-headed demon king Ravana from the Ramayana.
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2 May 2023
Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka
The channel explains the Buddhist Vesak festival — when it falls and how it is traditionally celebrated in Sri Lanka.
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29 Apr 2023
Alcohol Shops Closed for Vesak Festival
The Excise Department announced the closure of all liquor stores for three days — May 4, 5 and 6 — due to the Buddhist Vesak festival.
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26 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka's religious holidays: Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim
An overview of Sri Lanka's main holidays: Vesak (Buddha Day in May), Thai Pongal and Diwali for Hindus, Mawlid and others for Muslims.
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16 Apr 2023
Pilgrimage to Kataragama on New Year's Day
The author describes a traditional family trip to the sacred city of Kataragama — a place of worship dedicated to the god Skanda, where Sri Lankans come in white robes for the blessing of fruits.
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15 Apr 2023
Sinhala New Year celebrations on Unawatuna beach
The Sinhala New Year continues on Unawatuna beach with free contests, stalls with traditional food, and a festive atmosphere.
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14 Apr 2023
Happy Sri Lankan New Year: Morning of Fireworks and Birdsong
Morning bulletin on 14 April, the Sinhala-Tamil New Year: festive sounds, southern island weather, and currency rates.
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13 Apr 2023
New Year's Date Calculated by Astrologers Based on the Sun
A brief cultural fact: Sri Lanka's New Year date is recalculated each year by astrologers based on when the Sun passes from Pisces into Aries directly over the island.
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13 Apr 2023
Eve of the Sinhala-Tamil New Year: Festive Atmosphere
Morning bulletin on the eve of the Sinhala-Tamil New Year on 13 April, listing simultaneous Asian New Year celebrations and a brief currency update.
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11 Apr 2023
Avurudu: Sinhala-Tamil New Year on the Island
An overview of Avurudu, the traditional Sri Lankan New Year in mid-April marking the start of the agricultural year, including rituals, foods, and auspicious timings calculated by astrologers.
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5 Apr 2023
Warning: Alcohol Not Sold in Sri Lanka on Poya Day
A reminder for tourists that alcohol is not sold in Sri Lanka on Poya Day (full moon days), and an explanation of why this period has its name.
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5 Apr 2023
Poya Full Moon Day and the Island's First Railway History
Morning digest: story of Bak Poya marking the Buddha's second visit to Sri Lanka, plus a fact about the island's first railway built under British colonial rule in 1864.
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23 Mar 2023
Buddhist cave temple in Dambulla: a pilgrimage site
The Buddhist cave temple in Dambulla has been a pilgrimage center for 22 centuries and houses 150 Buddha statues, half of which are gilded.
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19 Mar 2023
Western and Vedic astrology: what is the difference
Astrologer Angelina explains the difference between the tropical (Western) and sidereal (Indian/Vedic) zodiac and their reference systems.
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17 Mar 2023
The Sacred Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapura
The Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura is considered the oldest human-planted tree with a documented history, its cutting brought from India in the 3rd century BC.
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13 Mar 2023
Alcohol sales on Poya days: possible changes
The state minister of tourism proposed allowing alcohol sales to foreigners during Buddhist full moon holidays known as Poya days.
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6 Mar 2023
Full moon and the Buddhist Poya holiday on the island
The morning digest covers the energy of the full moon and the Buddhist Poya Day, celebrated in Sri Lanka since 247 BC.
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26 Feb 2023
Blue lotus — Sri Lanka's national flower
Morning post featuring a historical fact: the blue lotus was declared Sri Lanka's national flower in 1986 and is a symbol visitors encounter already at the airport.
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21 Feb 2023
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: the island's oldest tree, planted in 288 BC
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi — a sacred fig grown from a cutting of the Bodhi tree and planted in 288 BC — is one of the oldest trees in the world.
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19 Feb 2023
Fairs After Maha Shivaratri: Where to Find Them
Morning edition of February 19th: after Maha Shivaratri, fairs take place near water bodies — the channel asks readers to share locations.
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18 Feb 2023
Maha Shivaratri: The Great Night of Shiva
Morning edition of February 18: Hindus celebrate Maha Shivaratri; staying awake this night promises prosperity, and meditation is believed to be 100 times more powerful.
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