Thai Pongal is celebrated on January 14th 2009 by the Tamils all over the world. It’s a festival of thanks giving. It is also known as harvest festival. The month of Thai is considered auspicious by the Tamils, which will last from January 14th 2009 to February 15th 2009. Weddings take place during the month of Thai. [Read More]
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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. |
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thai Pongal 2009
Thai Pongal is celebrated on January 14th 2009 by the Tamils all over the world. It’s a festival of thanks giving. It is also known as harvest festival. The month of Thai is considered auspicious by the Tamils, which will last from January 14th 2009 to February 15th 2009. Weddings take place during the month of Thai. [Read More]
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam
Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam in sculptures carved on the side of the main Kopuram of Sri Muththumaariyamman Temple in Matale, Sri Lanka.Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam is considered as the divine marriage. According to Hindu legend,Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam was supposed to be the biggest event on earth. It's also believed that Lord Siva came down to earth in the form of Sunthareswarar to marry Meenakshi, and incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. [More Pictures-Temple Traditions]
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Fire walking ceremony @ Udappu
Rukmani Sathyapama Sametha Sri Paarthasaarathy Thiraupathathevi Devasthanam's annual fire walking ceremony was held on August 13th 2008. The annual festival of the temple is 18 day long. [Read & see more]
Saturday, December 13, 2008
"Karthigai", Month of purity and devotion
“Karthigai” is a month of purity and devotion. Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka celebrated the festival of “Karthigai Deepam” in the temples and houses on December 12th 2008. It falls on Unduvap Poya day, which coincides with Karthigai star. [More Pictures]
Monday, December 08, 2008
Sunday, December 07, 2008
A Special Evening of Music with the Kaffirs
A Special Evening of Music With the Kaffirs was held at the Barefoot cafe on November 2nd 2008. The event was organised by Internews. There were 300 music and dance lovers who had the rare opportunity of experiencing African music and dance in Colombo. [Read & See More]
Friday, December 05, 2008
Raking leaves
Raking Leaves is an independent publisher of contemporary artists’ book projects. Two book projects mark the launch of Raking Leaves in Colombo on August 25th 2008 at the Barefoot Gallery. The book launch marks the debut of Raking Leaves in Sri Lanka. ~ [Read & See More]
Friday, November 14, 2008
Our bonds of affection
Nov 5th Edition of The New York Times
"We are not enemies, but friends, though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection." - America's 44th President Elect Barack Obama, quoting President Abraham Lincoln's words, on Election Night, Nov 4th, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunrise in Chilaw ~ North West Sri Lanka
Chilaw (භලාවත/Halāvata in Sinhala and சிலாபம் /Cilāpam in Tamil) is a seaside town on the west coast of Sri Lanka ~ [More Pictures on a glorious daybreak recently, in Chilaw]
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