Aarti

Meenakshi-Sunthareswarar Thirukalyanam

2009-01-13T07:21:00.001+05:30

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.

Siva Thaandavam

2008-12-21T22:47:00.006+05:30

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

2008-04-29T08:26:00.001+05:30

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

2008-04-28T00:35:00.002+05:30

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

Chariot Festival

2008-03-20T19:23:00.003+05:30

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

2008-03-20T19:15:00.003+05:30

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

2008-03-18T07:33:00.002+05:30

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

2008-02-11T03:34:00.001+05:30

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

traditional drawing

2007-12-25T21:43:00.001+05:30

"Kolam"- a traditional drawing is being drawn by a woman in Wolfendhal

during Navarathri

2007-12-05T08:41:00.001+05:30

"Kolam"- traditional design drawn by a mother of Sunday school child of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Devasthanam. A "Kolam" competition was organsied by the Sunday school during Navarathri festival for the mothers of the Sunday school children.

Arrays of intricate floral, diagnol and divine patterns were on display.

a traditional design

2007-11-23T19:00:00.002+05:30

"Kolam" a traditional design displaced in Wolfendhal. Wheat flour is used to make the design

Parapet wall of Sammankodu Sri Kathirvelaiyutha Swamy temple

2007-11-10T18:27:00.001+05:30

Parapet wall of Sammankodu Sri Kathirvelaiyutha Swamy temple in Bambalapitty is being painted in red and white. Red and white are identical colours of Hindu temples in Sri Lanka

Lotus flowers for worshipping

2007-04-30T00:44:00.001+05:30

Lotus flowers for worshipping at Sri Venkadeswara Maha Vishnu temple in Nedimala-Dehiwala

Banana trees and king coconuts decorate

2007-04-29T17:31:00.001+05:30

Banana trees and king coconuts decorate the Sri Venkadeswara Maha Vishnu temple in Nedimala-Dehiwala

"Kolam"

2007-01-14T19:15:00.003+05:30

A colourful design called "Kolam" is made by saffron flour and wheat flour at the main entrance of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Temple in Kochchikade, Colombo 13 to welcome the devotees. This colourful "Kolam" was created by Pratheepan Sharma of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Temple.

A traditional figure-drawing, "kolam" skills are considered a mark of grace, dexterity, discipline and concentration.

Offering

2007-01-14T19:15:00.002+05:30