"Karthigai" is a month of purity and devotion. Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka celebrated the festival of "Karthigai Deepam" in the temples and houses. More Pictures
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Journalism that propelled me into blogging by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
My blog is a non-partisan site with diverse views. It is dedicated to the promotion of ethical journalism—a conscious decision on my part. It captures conflict, culture, events, nature, peace, people, tradition, and other subjects, in articles and photos. I travelled solo to the war zone to capture images—a first for a Tamil woman journalist in Sri Lanka. |
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Festival of Lights
"Karthigai" is a month of purity and devotion. Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka celebrated the festival of "Karthigai Deepam" in the temples and houses. More Pictures
Monday, December 04, 2006
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
The Impact on Children and Families of Mothers Migrating for Work Abroad
"Women play a major role in the national economy, such as tea pluckers, migrant women, and garment factory workers: Photo Essay - Left Behind, Left out
Monday, October 02, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Sri Maha Veera Pathirakaali Amman Temple, Rajagiriya
The celebration of Navarathri began on September 23rd 2006, and continues till October 2nd 2006, at the Veera Pathirakaali Amman Temple, Rajagiriya. More Pictures
Saturday, September 23, 2006
September Saturdays
Hindu devotees fast and light sesame oil lamps on Saturdays during the month of September (Purattathi Sanikizhamai) to get rid of ill evils. More Pictures
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Kite Festival at Mount Lavinia Beach
The National Festival of Kites is held annually to encourage the children and adults to be creative according to the organisers. More Pictures
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Sizzling Spice Festival
The second Spice Festival is being held at the leading five star hotels and, a few gourmet restaurants in Colombo, from September 14th to September 21st 2006. More Pictures
Friday, August 11, 2006
“Aadi Vel” festival of Jeyanthi Nagar Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple
Devotees smash coconuts on Wolfendhal street to fulfill their vows
The annual "Aadi Vel" festival of Jeyanthi Nagar Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple in Ginthupity was held on August 10 2006
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Mayurapathy Amman temple - Colombo
The annual chariot festival of Mayurapathy Sri Pathtirakaali Amman temple was held in Colombo, on July 29th. Five chariots took part in the procession: More Pictures
Friday, July 28, 2006
Colourful Thoughts
"Colourful Thoughts", a Joint Exhibition of Paintings - by S.Kouwshigan and his five students - More Pictures
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Permanent peace
"My husband, from Pooneryn and a farmer - passed away. I am now living with my sister in Chetty street in Jaffna. I have three children.They are all married and settled abroad. I come daily to the Nallur Kandasamy temple to pray for permanent peace" says Rajasundari Ratnasabapathy (78) in Nallur, North of Sri Lanka
"And all people live, Not by reason of any care they have for themselves, But by the love for them that is in other people." - Leo Tolstoy, Russian Novelist (1828-1910)
More Pictures: www.peaceandwar-ha.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
St. Anthony's Annual Feast
The annual feast of St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Colombo 13 was held on June 13th 2006: More Pictures
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Deepa Mehta's Water Opens In Sri Lanka
"I want to become a Doctor in the future, while continue to act in films. Water is my first film.I was thrilled and happy to act in a film.I was not nervous at all.My hair was shaved for the film, now I have grown my hair again. I look different now. I like all the actors and actresses, who acted with me" says nine year old H.D.J. Sarala from Galle. More Pictures
Monday, May 29, 2006
People's Voice for Peace
An expression of voice for peace and against war was held at the Lipton Circus in Colombo 07, Sri Lanka on May 29th 2006. People from various parts of the island participated in two hour expression of voice for peace and against war, despite rainy weather. This was organized by the National Peace Council. More Pictures
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
"Peace and Equity to Fight Child Hunger"
Walk the World is an Annual Event hosted to raise awareness about child hunger.
This campaign carried the theme of "Peace and Equity to Fight child Hunger", and culminate in a walk on the 21 st May 2006 in Colombo. More Pictures
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Akshaya Tritiya - Apr 30, 2006
Gold stands for goodness, purity, wealth and social standing in some cultures, there is an added aura of sanctity and divinity.
All its attributes are personified in the Goddess Lakshmi. Gold has very strong associations with good fortune and prosperity. In essence the idea behind the festival of “Akshaya Tritiya”.
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Sunday, April 16, 2006
Theertha International Artists’ Workshop 2006
"Acts of war: Tea was a political weapon" according to the artist from Kuwait Hamad Khalaf : Theertha International Artists' Workshop 2006 - More Pictures
Monday, April 10, 2006
Panguni Thingal - March Mondays of Hindu Calendar
The devotees make "Uzhunthu Vadai" and offer them to the Goddess on an auspicious day like "Panguni Thingal" - Mondays in March Hindu Calendar More Pictures
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Candlelight Vigil to prevent war and plead for peace
The National Anti War Front organized a candle light vigil to express the condemnation for the violations of Ceasefire Agreement ,and to call the parties to fulfill their commitment and obligation to the Ceasefire Agreement, and to call the parties to resume negotiation without further delay. It was held at the Independence Square at the dawn of the new year,31st December 2005.
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