Siva Thaandavam

Siva Thaandavam in sculputures carved on the side of the main Kopuram of Sri Muththumaariyamman Temple in Matale.

Siva Thaandavam is a form of cosmic dance by Lord Siva in Chithamparam.The dance consists of 108 Karanams. Siva Thaandavam is a cosmic dance of creation, protection and destruction. The Lord Siva had prformed seven different Thaandavams. They are Ananda Thaandavam, Sandya Thaandavam, Kalika Thaandavam, Vijaya Thaandavam, Oorthva Thaandavam, Uma Thaandavam and Samhara Thaanda

polished with cow dung

The ground is polished with cow dung, and Kolam is drawn on top of it. Kolam is drawn using Saffron powder and wheat flour. This is placed at the main gate of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devasthanam on the day of Vettai Thiruvizha (Animal Pilgrimage)

in Madampe

Beautiful sculptures of the main Kopuram of Sri Kaliyuga Varatha Murugan temple in Madampe

Chariot Festival

Idols are beautifully decorated for the festival with variety of fresh flowers, on the Day of the Chariot Festival, Mar 20th at Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Temple, Kochchikade, Colombo.

decorated for the festival with variety of fresh flowers

Idols are beautifully decorated for the festival with variety of fresh flowers, on the Day of the Chariot Festival Mar 20th, at Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Temple, Kochchikade, Colombo.

saffron flour and wheat flour

Kolam-A colourful design is made by saffron flour and wheat flour at the venue where Manapoo has taken place on October 21st 2007 at Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Temple in Kochchikade, Colombo 13 to welcome the devotees. This colourful Kolam was created by Pratheepan Sharma of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Temple.

Kolam is considered a mirror of Tamil culture. And Kolams are thought to bestow prosperity to the homes.

Thulasi or Indian Basil

Thulasi or Indian Basil in the compound of Mangala Pilliayar temple in Pavalamalai, Ginigaththena. Its botanical name is Ocimum Sanctum. And it's also called "Holy Basil". This plant in considered holy and has many herbal values. Thulasi is invoked in prayers as the embodiment of purity.

According to the Hindu legends the Goddess lives in Thulasi plant and considered sacred. Therefore women are not supposed to touch Thulasi when menstruating. Thulasi garlands are made and offered to Lord Vishnu, because it pleases the Lord Vishnu the most. Thulasi is a very common name for girls among the Hindus