tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post8495269014210485874..comments2023-10-04T22:03:33.702+05:30Comments on Kirigalpoththa: The Fountain of KandyKirigalpoththahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-13515736145143218952009-09-02T13:49:51.268+05:302009-09-02T13:49:51.268+05:30Hi Esala Perahera,
Many thanks for dropping by and...Hi Esala Perahera,<br />Many thanks for dropping by and for your excellent narrative above and in the travelfront.com on esala Perahera.<br />Rgds<br />KKirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-40726704252758683842009-09-02T13:08:30.228+05:302009-09-02T13:08:30.228+05:30Esala Perahara in Kandy, Sri Lanka is one legendar...Esala Perahara in Kandy, Sri Lanka is one legendary festival of Skanda & Buddha since 300 AD. A devout to both hindu & Buddhist idols, there is a procession with entertainments like canons, whips, performers, drums, rings, rituals, fire throwing & sword fights. But the most embellished elephants - symbol of fertility & fortune, carry Buddhist monks, temple VIPs & sacred antiques.Esala Peraharahttp://www.travelfront.com/pulsating-esala-perahera/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-7391624435255312602009-08-27T09:36:48.769+05:302009-08-27T09:36:48.769+05:30Luna,
Infact this is a man made lake :)the fountai...Luna,<br />Infact this is a man made lake :)the fountain in the middle is very interesting indeed <br />Thanks for your comments!<br /><br />Arija,<br />Great to hear you have visited Sri Lanka.<br />Glad you saw the 'Kandy Perahera' (Parade)too. <br />Since it is happening only once a year not many people get the chance to see it. You are lucky that way :)<br />Thanks for sharing your experience :)Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-62725279175349911682009-08-26T18:29:08.233+05:302009-08-26T18:29:08.233+05:30Kandy is a lovely town. We were there when the too...Kandy is a lovely town. We were there when the tooth was paraded through the ciry, Loved the Botanical gardens, the friendly people and the market.<br />Thank you for reawakening these pleasant memories.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-76066383232426076832009-08-26T15:18:20.573+05:302009-08-26T15:18:20.573+05:30it looks like a crater lake. the fountain in the m...it looks like a crater lake. the fountain in the middle is quite interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970334007479646177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-4927247665721134282009-08-26T14:19:29.599+05:302009-08-26T14:19:29.599+05:30James,
Thanks a lot for your comments!
Dimple,
Yo...James,<br />Thanks a lot for your comments!<br /><br />Dimple,<br />You are correct. although it is a city, the vegetation is quite dense so you do not feel that you are within city limits :)<br />Thanks for dropping by and for your comments!<br /><br />Jan,<br />Thanks a lot for your comments :)<br /><br />Regina,<br />Many Thanks for your comments!!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-65397590795906863192009-08-26T10:17:35.520+05:302009-08-26T10:17:35.520+05:30Great place and beautiful shot! thanks for sharing...Great place and beautiful shot! thanks for sharing.Regina https://www.blogger.com/profile/12505077820490238917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-62701960479124331092009-08-26T09:08:45.846+05:302009-08-26T09:08:45.846+05:30That fountain looks so cool coming out of nowhere!...That fountain looks so cool coming out of nowhere!The Pink Geranium or Jan's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198239040764060238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-42013500262686074032009-08-26T08:09:12.460+05:302009-08-26T08:09:12.460+05:30It is a beautiful shot. I am impressed by the vege...It is a beautiful shot. I am impressed by the vegetation which hides so many buildings, making the view almost seem to be from a rural area.Dimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313315926201426600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-46414164113869833102009-08-26T07:50:57.073+05:302009-08-26T07:50:57.073+05:30That is a wonderful fountain.That is a wonderful fountain.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938841714182436845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-85155507141913661962009-08-12T10:20:22.253+05:302009-08-12T10:20:22.253+05:30Jane / Linnea,
Thanks a lot for your comments :)Jane / Linnea,<br />Thanks a lot for your comments :)Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-40411114529057608602009-08-12T08:11:11.516+05:302009-08-12T08:11:11.516+05:30Oh...that is a really pretty place, so picturesque...Oh...that is a really pretty place, so picturesque with the water and hills. I'd love to visit it! Thanks for stopping by my Ruby Tuesday post...Linneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276503760552967969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-14909260167013852692009-08-12T03:11:32.757+05:302009-08-12T03:11:32.757+05:30Really breath-taking! What a beautiful place..Really breath-taking! What a beautiful place..Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406460922195292301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-63694243589764067642009-08-11T21:34:13.435+05:302009-08-11T21:34:13.435+05:30Hi Harumi,
Thanks for the link on Udawaththa kele ...Hi Harumi,<br />Thanks for the link on Udawaththa kele :)<br />Complete circle of 'wewa rawuma' is quite long. <br />I can see you live in a very fresh area full of vegetation from your <a href="http://harumisworld.blogspot.com/2009/07/lil-patch-of-paradise.html" rel="nofollow">photos</a>.<br />Tks for the comments!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-14355453968318944662009-08-11T16:42:10.806+05:302009-08-11T16:42:10.806+05:30Yep.. here we have less pollution and more trees. ...Yep.. here we have less pollution and more trees. =D <br /><br />Really? that's good to hear. Funny I've never covered the whole wewa rawuma, only some portions of it. =D<br /><br />And thanks for the info on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udawatta_Kele_Sanctuary" rel="nofollow">Udawatta Kele</a> too, can't waitta visit there some time.Harshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572392151451730317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-72616365140525628982009-08-11T10:54:49.173+05:302009-08-11T10:54:49.173+05:30Ratty,
Thanks a lot for your comments :)Ratty,<br />Thanks a lot for your comments :)Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-8029970461822749512009-08-11T10:15:40.135+05:302009-08-11T10:15:40.135+05:30The fountain is very attractive. I would love to s...The fountain is very attractive. I would love to see that fountain from there.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-75239195084067794752009-08-11T09:49:39.439+05:302009-08-11T09:49:39.439+05:30Harumi,
So you are in the outskirts of Kandy. Gues...Harumi,<br />So you are in the outskirts of Kandy. Guess it is even better :)<br />I have done the ‘Wewa rawuma’ once. That is a long time back as my cousins were schooling in Kandy and I used to come to meet them once in a while. It is a great place indeed for a walk! <br /><br />Michelle,<br />Yes, the solitary fountain in the middle of the water really adds more splendor to the already beautiful scenery. :) <br /><br />Irene, <br />You are most welcome and I will visit your blog again for sure. <br />Please do visit Sri Lanka one day :)<br /><br />Betsy,<br />You are welcome. Yes, for me it is the most beautiful city. :)<br /><br />George,<br />The waterfall is one of the most popular ones in Sri Lanka. This scenery of the Kandy town is not so popular yet as not many people who visit Udawaththa Kele, although it is so close to the city.<br /><br />Chavie,<br />It is open to anyone. You have to buy a ticket for a nominal fee. Just like going to Gardens. Now it has developed quite well and it has nice walkways too.<br />Yes, we usually see the photos taken from the other side with Maligawa in the B/G. You will need at least 2-3 hours for a visit here.<br />I shall upload more photos taken from here soon.<br /><br />Gallicissa,<br />This is the first time I saw this fountain. Not sure when it was started but definitely a very good addition to the scenery. :)<br /><br />Gadgetgirl,<br />The scenery is very beautiful from here and any picture taken here would be a good shot :)<br /><br />Sunny,<br />You are welcome and glad you like it :)<br />Thanks for dropping by!<br /><br />Rajesh,<br />I will post images of the Temple soon. The good thing about Kandy is you get so many things to see here. Temples, Cultural pageants, Gardens, etc…<br /><br />Thanks all for your wonderful comments!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-51393069401215100462009-08-10T20:37:21.815+05:302009-08-10T20:37:21.815+05:30Very scenic beautiful location. I could see the f...Very scenic beautiful location. I could see the fountain. I would like to see Budhist temple throgh your blog someday.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-17803989062570948412009-08-10T19:00:00.163+05:302009-08-10T19:00:00.163+05:30Your blog is so interesting, I love to learn of ne...Your blog is so interesting, I love to learn of new places.<br />Thank you for sharing.<br />Sunny :)Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-80214546590139743782009-08-10T11:40:40.555+05:302009-08-10T11:40:40.555+05:30Now, thats a good catch!Now, thats a good catch!Gadgetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811753593274904666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-87296229174177037972009-08-10T09:39:11.499+05:302009-08-10T09:39:11.499+05:30I too have missed the fountain. I will check it ne...I too have missed the fountain. I will check it next time I visit there.Amila Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607756343837325575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-475655103779936012009-08-10T09:33:00.615+05:302009-08-10T09:33:00.615+05:30K, is Udawatta kele open to visitors or do you nee...K, is Udawatta kele open to visitors or do you need a special pass to go there? <br /><br />Your picture is, I believe, the only one I've seen of the lake taken from Udawatta kele, and not from the other direction with the Maligawa in the background... would love to visit Udawatta kele someday... :)Janithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712087828463895910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-14962918942143264672009-08-10T08:39:37.870+05:302009-08-10T08:39:37.870+05:30This is a beautiful scene -- I can see why it is c...This is a beautiful scene -- I can see why it is considered to be such a beautiful city. I also like the waterfall in the post below this one.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-50635667811655159732009-08-10T06:57:16.558+05:302009-08-10T06:57:16.558+05:30Beautiful picture... I enjoyed seeing the fountai...Beautiful picture... I enjoyed seeing the fountain. Kandy appears to be a gorgeous city. Thanks for sharing.<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.com