The first meeting of the Matara team of the University πππͺ We have known each other for more than a year. We took video calls and text messages every day. We had a separate WhatsApp group.π There we all talk and make suggestions about our meeting. Everyone liked that proposal. We waited impatiently until we had seen one another. So, we set aside a day for that and worked on it. There we first agreed to perform a Bodhi Pooja.ππ We proposed a day for this on 22nd Of December 2021. At 1.00 pm on that day everyone wanted to gather near the Matara Bo tree. As we discussed, everyone gathered at that place at that time. It was a little hard to recognize because I saw them all first. First, we performed the Bodhi Pooja and wished everyone well and did the same.π Everyone contributed with great devotion. After that we went to have some fun at Matara beach. We all ate at the Navro Beach Hotel in Matara for the pleasure of meeting.ππ The day passed in the midst of all the jokes an...
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The first Siripa pilgrimage πππ The Siripa pilgrimage season begins with the Uduwap Poya in December. Once it has started, the devotees go to worship with devotion and happiness. Many people do good deeds in the hope of receiving blessings from God Sumana Saman. I also had the opportunity that I had been waiting for so long. As a Kodukara of the Siripa pilgrimage, I had the opportunity to do charity there. Mr. Kumara started my first Siripa pilgrimage with a leading entourage. The pilgrimage started with the making of aggala with utmost devotion. I felt that this was the fulfillment of a great desire in my heart. It was easy to do kindness because everyone worked together in the pilgrimage. And some people go to do charity even during the holidays. That charitable opportunity arose. We began to do Siripa Karuna. ππ First we passed the Dragon Pantheon and proceeded towards the Peace Pagoda. There we visited the Peace Pagoda, washed ourselves from the cold cave and started ...
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College Annual Prize Giving Ceremony ππ This was held on 1st of November 2019. The ceremony was held at Bamford Hall of the College. Awards and prizes were given in appreciation of the talented students of the college in the years 2017 and 2018. Dr. H . G Sujatha P. Hewagigana, Lecturer in Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo was the Chief Guest at the event. Mrs. K . G . C Senani, Lecturer in Faculty of Management, University of Rajarata was the special guest alumnus. The Principal welcomed the invited guests, parents and prize-winning students. The festival was colorful with special features from the college dance and music sections. The students were evaluated under several sections. ππͺπ Subject prizes were initially awarded according to the relevant grades. Thereafter, the scholarship examination and the evaluation of the students who excelled in the GCE Ordinary Level examination were also held. The All Island winners in Music, Art, Dance and Drama ...
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Trip to Demodara & the Nine Arches Bridge We went on that trip with the student of Sangeethanjalee Music Academy. It's 5 th of January 2018. We went on this tour as soon as the exam in Badulla was over. It was the first time many people visited this place. Everyone in the music company came together to organize this. We thought it would be a wonderful trip. We decided to go on a journey there singing.ππ First we decided to visit the Nine Arches Bridge. We went there by train from the house where we were staying. After that we realized that the journey was a bit difficult. From there we started the destination and walked along the railroad tracks. Here we sang and had fun and participated in the journey.πππͺππ We did not forget to go to the nine arches bridge and have some fun taking photos.ππ Some sat on the railroad tracks from time to time, relieving fatigue. After that we went to a relative's house for lunch. We were a little tired and there was an...
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Sister's headressing ceremonyπ This day was a very special day. That was the day that added value to the dance that had been studied for a long time. This can be said that she had a dream in her life. She studied dance under dance teacher Sisira Kumara and prepared for this. She was vegetarian for 3 months and had to prepare for it. For this, previous training had to be done properly. This event was organized with the support of the alumni. Also, the contribution of the parents of the beheaded princes and princesses was not less. Gradually that auspicious and special day dawned.ππͺ Relatives and friends as well as villagers participated in her event on that day. T hat morning I took a shower in a fresh pot, took a shower, cleaned up and started pulling up the Kandyan craftsman's suit. Then the princes and princesses who wore the headscarves in the same manner would put the headscarves on the princes and princesses. It was hard for us to even recognize her as she was s...
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Katina Pinkamaππ A Pinkama which falls into the category of eight great merits. The Katina Pinkama will begin with the E sala Full Moon Poya. Katina Chivara Pooja is performed only once a year. All work is done as per the instructions of the Chief Incumbent. Pinkama will be held as usual on Saturdays and Sundays until Katina Pinkama is held. This Pinkama is organized with the help of the people in the house who conduct the Katina Pinkama.✊ They will do the repairs and painting of the temple . Many village contributors will help with this. Many will contribute to this with great sincerity and respect. The Chief Incumbent of the temple proposes a date for the Pinkama and then gives the opportunity to the contributors . Devotees are eagerly waiting to contribute to this pilgrimage. Many offerings are made for this purpose.π They are, Atapirikara Soap, Panadol, medicine packets Brooms, rugs, pavements, pots ...
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My Beloved Pet ππ± I was so excited to bring a kitten. So while I was there my uncle's house gave me a cat. So I brought this puppy from their house in a box. Then it was about a month since he was born. I decided the day I brought home was the puppy's birthday. It will be on 27 th of May 2021. So I named this puppy 'Pulli'.. ππ Those days The reason for that is that this puppy is beautiful and It has spots. Its body color is black, white and cream. Pulli's favorite food i s Fresh milk .πΌ This leopard is now accustomed to walking around the garden. It can eat well, drink and sleep well. He has not caught a mouse in so long. So people at home love it so much. But sometimes get reprimanded for some bad deeds. So running and playing all over the house.ππΆ Now The other day, a lot of Pulli got sick. Actually we were very scared... brought medicine and got better. It i...