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The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotesversicolor), also known as "Gara Katussa" in Sinhala, is one of the most common and u...
04/08/2025

The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotesversicolor), also known as "Gara Katussa" in Sinhala, is one of the most common and ubiquitous agamid lizards in Sri Lanka.
These lizards are extremely versatile and can flourish in a wide range of environments, including urban areas, gardens, and forests up to 1,400 meters above sea level
: "ගරා කටුස්සා" (කැලෝටෙස්වර්සිකොලර්), ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ වඩාත් සුලභ හා සෑම තැනකම දක්නට ලැබෙන අගමිඩ් කටුස්සන්ගෙන් එකකි.
මෙම කටුස්සන් අතිශයින්ම බහුල වන අතර මුහුදු මට්ටමේ සිට මීටර් 1,400 ක් දක්වා උසකින් යුත් නාගරික ප්‍රදේශ, උද්‍යාන සහ වනාන්තර ඇතුළු පුළුල් පරාසයක පරිසරවල වර්ධනය විය හැකිය.

An oriental pied hornbill, whose unique profile and black-and-white plumage attest to the natural beauty of its habitat,...
02/08/2025

An oriental pied hornbill, whose unique profile and black-and-white plumage attest to the natural beauty of its habitat, is sitting quietly and gracefully on a solid limb as the dappled sunshine seeps through the thick forest canopy.

The Thumpath Rana is a social grouping of Sri Lankan elephants, a highly protective family unit consisting of a mother, ...
28/07/2025

The Thumpath Rana is a social grouping of Sri Lankan elephants, a highly protective family unit consisting of a mother, her baby, and a third female elephant.
These elephants are known for their loyalty and bravery, even at the risk of their own lives. They also exhibit cooperative calf-rearing, with the third female lactating when a baby is born to supplement the mother's milk.
Thumpath Rana groups are found in Sri Lanka's natural habitats, particularly in dry zones, and are classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and human-elephant conflict.

Chena cultivation, a traditional farming practice in Sri Lanka, showcases ancient agricultural heritage and community co...
27/07/2025

Chena cultivation, a traditional farming practice in Sri Lanka, showcases ancient agricultural heritage and community cooperation. It involves selecting land, clearing it, burning vegetation, and cultivating crops for a few seasons before moving to regenerate it.

Tourists can experience local cuisine, folk traditions, and wildlife coexistence. Chena farms are often located in natural settings, offering picturesque views and birdwatching opportunities.

The Sri Lankan Jackal, a subspecies of the Golden Jackal, is the island's only wild canid and a crucial predator and sca...
25/07/2025

The Sri Lankan Jackal, a subspecies of the Golden Jackal, is the island's only wild canid and a crucial predator and scavenger.
They are highly social, vocal, and omnivorous, consuming small animals, fruits, vegetables, and human food waste.
However, the population is facing threats like habitat loss, food web erosion, road network expansion, pesticides, diseases, and human-wildlife conflict. Research is ongoing to ensure their survival.

"Little England."
25/07/2025

"Little England."

The Indian Roller (දුම් බොන්නා) is a resident breeding bird found in Sri Lanka, primarily in the dry lowlands and wet zo...
24/07/2025

The Indian Roller (දුම් බොන්නා) is a resident breeding bird found in Sri Lanka, primarily in the dry lowlands and wet zones.
It is a stocky bird, 30-34 cm long, with vibrant plumage and a large head, short neck, and legs. They are known for their aerial displays, particularly during breeding season, and are opportunistic feeders.
They are also known as "Dumbonna" in Sinhalese, meaning "Smoke-drinker," due to their habit of flying over grass and shrub fires to catch insects. The Indian Roller is currently classified as "Least Concerned" in Sri Lanka's national conservation status.

Paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka is crucial for food security and rural livelihoods, providing a significant portion of da...
24/07/2025

Paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka is crucial for food security and rural livelihoods, providing a significant portion of daily caloric and protein requirements for the majority of the population.

The cultivation season is primarily cultivated during the Maha and Yala seasons, largely influenced by monsoon patterns.

Traditional methods include tank cascade systems, organic fertilizers, and harmony with nature. Modern practices include high-yielding varieties, mechanization, chemical inputs, and water management technologies.

However, challenges such as climate change impacts, water scarcity, pest and disease attacks, labor shortages, economic factors, and land use changes continue to impact paddy cultivation. Despite these challenges, paddy cultivation remains a cornerstone of Sri Lankan agriculture, with ongoing efforts to improve productivity, sustainability, and the livelihoods of farmers.

The handloom industry in Sri Lanka is a deeply rooted traditional craft with a rich history, reflecting the island's cul...
18/07/2025

The handloom industry in Sri Lanka is a deeply rooted traditional craft with a rich history, reflecting the island's cultural heritage and the creativity of generations of artisans. It's primarily a cottage industry, with many small-scale producers alongside a few larger manufacturers.

Handloom weaving has been practiced in Sri Lanka for centuries, with traditions passed down through generations. Regions like Kandy, Digana, Weligama, Mirissa, and Batticaloa are particularly known for their distinct weaving traditions and designs.

Traditional designs often feature vibrant colours, bold geometric patterns (like katuru mala - crossed petals, botapata - two triangles apex to apex, and mal petta - geometrical flower petals), and nature-inspired forms. Techniques like ikat (resist dyeing) and dobby weaving are also used.

ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ අත්යන්ත්‍ර රෙදිපිළි කර්මාන්තය දිවයිනේ සංස්කෘතික උරුමය සහ ශිල්පීන්ගේ පරම්පරා ගණනාවක නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය පිළිබිඹු කරන, ගැඹුරින් මුල් බැසගත් සාම්ප්‍රදායික ශිල්පයකි.
එය ප්‍රධාන වශයෙන් ගෘහ කර්මාන්තයක් වන අතර, කුඩා පරිමාණ නිෂ්පාදකයින් කිහිප දෙනෙකු සමඟ විශාල නිෂ්පාදකයින් කිහිප දෙනෙකු සිටී.
ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ අත්යන්ත්‍ර රෙදිපිළි රෙදි විවීම සියවස් ගණනාවක් තිස්සේ ප්‍රගුණ කර ඇති අතර, සම්ප්‍රදායන් පරම්පරා ගණනාවක් පුරා පැවත එන්නකි. මහනුවර, දිගන, වැලිගම, මිරිස්ස සහ මඩකලපුව වැනි ප්‍රදේශ ඒවායේ සුවිශේෂී රෙදි විවීමේ සම්ප්‍රදායන් සහ මෝස්තර සඳහා විශේෂයෙන් ප්‍රසිද්ධය.
සාම්ප්‍රදායික නිර්මාණවල බොහෝ විට විචිත්‍රවත් වර්ණ, තද ජ්‍යාමිතික රටා (කතුරු මල - කතිර පෙති, - ත්‍රිකෝණ දෙකක් මුදුනෙන් මුදුනට සහ මල් පෙති - ජ්‍යාමිතික මල් පෙති වැනි) සහ සොබාදහමෙන් ආභාෂය ලැබූ ආකාර ඇත. ඉකාට් (ප්‍රතිරෝධී ඩයි කිරීම) සහ ඩොබි රෙදි විවීම වැනි ශිල්පීය ක්‍රම ද භාවිතා වේ.

Sri Lankan cuisine is an explosion of flavors – spicy, tangy, savory, and sometimes sweet – creating a vibrant and unfor...
15/07/2025

Sri Lankan cuisine is an explosion of flavors – spicy, tangy, savory, and sometimes sweet – creating a vibrant and unforgettable culinary experience.

Horagolla National Park is a relatively small but significant national park in Sri Lanka, located in the Gampaha Distric...
10/07/2025

Horagolla National Park is a relatively small but significant national park in Sri Lanka, located in the Gampaha District of the Western Province, near the town of Nittambuwa. It's often referred to as the smallest national park in the country, covering an area of approximately 13 hectares (33 acres).

Unlike many other national parks in Sri Lanka that are primarily known for large mammals, Horagolla National Park is particularly rich in its diverse flora. It's a low-country evergreen forest with an abundance of towering trees like Hora, Kekuna, Godapara, and many other indigenous species. This makes it a great place for those who appreciate lush greenery and botanical diversity.

While large mammals are less common, the park is a haven for various bird species. Visitors can enjoy the chirping of parakeets, black-crested bulbuls, barbets, Asian koels, and many others. It's an excellent spot for birdwatching.

Horagolla offers a tranquil and serene environment, providing a refreshing escape from the bustling city life. It's a place to stroll through well-defined trails, breathe in fresh air, and immerse yourself in nature's calm.

The area was initially declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1973 due to its rich biodiversity and was later elevated to national park status in 2004. Its name, "Horagolla," is derived from the abundance of "Hora" (Dipterocarpus zeylanicus) trees found there.

If you're looking for a peaceful nature retreat with a focus on lush forest environments and birdlife, Horagolla National Park is a worthwhile destination in Sri Lanka.

Chasing the city's dreams under a starlit sky. # This is where the magic happens. Location :Colombo Date: 07.07.25
07/07/2025

Chasing the city's dreams under a starlit sky.
# This is where the magic happens.

Location :Colombo
Date: 07.07.25

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