“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

With its elegant prayer hall, sweeping roofs ... in other Southeast Asian countries such as Sri Lanka and Cambodia. Followers of Theravada Buddhism are said to adhere most closely to Buddha ...

Buddhism originated in India over 2500 years ago. It is a nontheistic faith founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the ...

Dr. Upatissa Pethiyagoda Whether the participation of monks in representative politics is permissible (or proper), has been a ...

During his recent visit to the United States, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power, addressed an interesting question from a Sri Lankan resident. The person highlighted ...

Several devotees offered special prayers to Lord Balaji at Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple located on the banks of Nagavali river in Srikakulam on Wednesday. Priests led the procession with ...

Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his policies in the island nation struggling ...

The National People’s Power (NPP) won four seats in parliament from the Digamadulla electoral district while the Sri Lanka Muslim... The National People’s Power clinched 16 of the 19 seats in ...

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is keeping the Sarna Code issue alive in its election campaign, especially in tribal areas ...

The recitation of Shahadah symbolizes the acceptance of the Islamic faith, and it is also recited during daily prayers. 2) Salah (ritual prayer) Salah or ritual prayer is an essential aspect of ...

Money Transfer To Sri lanka, Whether you are going on holiday and after travel money rates or looking to carry out Sri Lankan Rupee exchange, it pays to keep informed. Exchange rates fluctuate ...

Prayers at the Graveside Aside from the time of mourning, the month of November, including especially All Saints' day and All Souls' day, is a traditional time for visiting graves, as is the ...