The Royal Palace of Kandy in central Sri Lanka is unlike any other. Perched on an artificial lake in the island’s mountainous highlands, its whitewashed stucco and terracotta walls tower over a series ...

"First published as two books: 'Some ancient Hindu temples of Sri Lanka' in 1980 and 'More Hindu temples of Sri Lanka' in 1991"--Title page verso Section I. Vinayakar temples -- Section II. Sivan ...

Sri Lanka is capturing global attention in 2025 for good reasons. This island nation blends rich cultural history with diverse wildlife and lesser-known coastal towns. Over 93,000 international ...

Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka have decided to turn off lights at temples across the country on Oct. 9, an important Buddhist feast day, to protest the steep electricity tariff hike. The council of ...

COLOMBO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka expects to pull in nearly 50% more tourists this year, a minister said on Wednesday, as the tropical island nation, famous for its ancient temples and golden ...

The pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, is a land of great beauty and is culturally intricately linked to India. Therefore, the presence of temples in Sri Lanka is nothing new. Witness the serene ...

The town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka is home to the largest cave complex in the country. With a labyrinth containing over 80 documented caves, five in particular stand out from the rest.Get the full ...

Churches and temples in Sri Lanka have been turned into emergency relief camps for thousands left stranded by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought heavy rains, flooding, and landslides across the island ...

In Yazhppanam, in a place full of scenic beauty, we find the Selva Sannidhi Murugan temple. Kanda Puranam says that when Veerabahu was on his way to Veera Mahendrapuri, he rested here. He did sandhi ...