Explore Sri Lanka

The Dalada Perahera, as it was originally called, commemorates the time the Buddha’s sacred tooth relic was first brought to Sri Lanka from India. It allows devotees to venerate the...

     Long, tapered manioc tubers are dull brown with a hint of grey and rough on the outside. The white flesh of manioc can be composed of floury, sweet,...

(L–R): Erandika Hennedige, Director – Business Development and Corporate Affairs, Hemas Pharmaceuticals; Jude Fernando, Managing Director, Hemas Pharmaceuticals; Dr Gamini Abeywickrama, Chairman, Basilur Tea Export; and Hemantha Perera, Director Sales...

Puskola poth with intricate wooden covers. Nikini Pōya, according to the calendar, August is also very important for all Buddhists all over the world, as the day of laying the...

The magnificent entrance to the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. “Haro Hara”, the unwavering chants of worshippers reverberate through Jaffna in August. The Mahotsavam of the resplendent Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a...

The Dalada Perahera, as it was originally called, commemorates the time the Buddha’s sacred tooth relic was first brought to Sri Lanka from India. It allows devotees to venerate the...

Catalyzed by the revitalization of a decommissioned power station in San Francisco, the project will create a new mixed-use sustainable neighborhood with seven acres of parkland and open space, new...

  Journey through the less traveled roads of Sri Lanka’s interior. Find it sheltering rich habitat of wild fruits that are numerous, extravagant in taste, and loaded with health benefits...

     With the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone is concerned about taking precautions and keeping themselves safe and their families protected. Households recall the precautionary remedies that have been passed down...

Esala Pōya in July is the beginning of a centuries-old custom originated in India during the time of the Lord Buddha. Today, Vas or the rain retreat begins on Esala...