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.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Jul 25: Aadi Poora Mahotsavam

Aadi Pooram” is a special day which is dedicated to the Goddess. It is also known as “Aadi Poora Mahotsavam”. Hindus in Sri Lanka celebrated the day in the morning of July 25th 2009.

The female devotees carried a pot of pure milk on their heads from one temple to another temple on a cloudy day. Then the Goddess idol in the temple is showered with pure milk by the priest. [Click here to See & Read more]