One dip in the Keerimalai pond was all it took To convert the princess’ disfigured face to a stunning look. It wasn’t the first magic in this place And it certainly wasn’t the last of that divine grace. These are the stories of miracles that have always taken place at the Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil – … Read more
If you had blindfolded me and led me here, then I definitely would have thought I was still in Tamil Nadu, India. The colorful Kovils, the lip-smacking Chettinad like flavors and smiling saree-clad women – the Jaffna culture and landscape was different from the rest of Sri Lanka and closer to India. And yet when … Read more
At one end was the bird’s eye view of the three landscaped gardens below, At the other end was the giant swimming pool with shades of blue and indigo Past the painted frescoes one had to walk For that was the only way to reach the top of this Sigiriya Lion Rock. There are various … Read more
Her body severed into 51 pieces. Each of these fell on to the earth, sanctifying the spot and turning it into a powerful Shakthi Peetha. It was her anklet that dropped onto a remote Naga island off the coast of present day Jaffna. It was that which gave birth to the holy Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman … Read more
Tip, Tap, Top… The sound of the drop echoed through the silent dark cave Vibrant paintings brightened the otherwise blank enclave The silence filled the space like a soothing tone These are the paradoxes for which Dambulla cave temple is known . Caves have always held an element of mystery for me. Whether they are … Read more
His calm demeanour forced them into a powerful silence His soothing voice rendered them both speechless The Words of Wisdom slowly turned their frowns upside down Their moist eyes indicated the mindful turn around. The differences lay forgotten and the unity was sealed for the better At the Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya – they lie hidden … Read more
Holland, Zeeland, Gelderland, Utrecht and Friesland faced away from each other in five unique directions. One offered the view of the snapping crocodiles while the other two faced the calm Jaffna Lagoon. The remaining had the guards vigilant of breaches that could emerge from the city. Not one could enter without being seen but many … Read more
Did I ever tell you that the Sri Lanka blog posts that you have read so far are not of my first visit to this country? Yep, the all just detail my 2nd visit. My first one was more than a decade back to the usual tourist circuit of Sri Lanka. It was then that … Read more
When it comes to naming the key cities in Sri Lanka, Galle always finds a mention. For some, it is owing to its famed Galle Cricket stadium. Others like me, recognize it for its colonial history. While I build my Mirissa itinerary on the go, the one thing that I was certain was a day … Read more
My pre-trip research on the South Coast of Sri Lanka had me so confused. Mirissa, Tangalle, Weligama, Unawatuna, Galle …..where should I stay? What should I do? Each one of them seemed magical. Thankfully, a little in-depth research gave me a solution to this dilemma. All I had to do is take a day trip … Read more
When it comes to Sri Lanka holidays, there is no missing out on the beaches. And when it is about beaches, my highest recommendation would be Mirissa, Sri Lanka. A peaceful beach town along the south of Sri Lanka, it offers you plenty to enjoy. From pretty shores to fun day trips and water fun … Read more
Meeting Squirt in the Great Barrier Reef was an experience that put turtles high on my list of sea creatures to spot when diving or snorkeling. I wasn’t sure if I would get another memorable experience like that one again. Little did I know that they would be happy to meet me again – not … Read more
