Special Feature – IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN OF A GOD: a Visit to the Temples of Saman

The legends disagree on the exact method in which Sumana Saman became a god, but what is clear is that Adam’s Peak, or Siripada, is believed to be his earthly home, and the centre of his influence and protection.”

The Mountain of Saman, Sumanakuta, also known as Siripada and Adam’s Peak, as seen across the Kuru Ganga Valley, close to Ratnapura.

Special Feature — THE FORGOTTEN TEMPLE: Dakkinagiriya & the Other Kaludiya Pokuna

A thousand-year-old ‘mountain monastery’, lost in the Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, east of Dambulla; forgotten by the tour guides, and seemingly by time itself. For the visitor seeking something literally off the beaten track, the Dakkinagiri Viharaya is an intriguing but serene detour away from the well-trodden sites of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.”

The stupa of the 9th century Dakkinagiri Viharaya, with Erawalgala behind it.

Horn of Ivory #2

Detail of a 12th century ivory and silver medicine horn from Anuradhapura. Shot on assignment for Serendib, the inflight magazine of Sri Lankan Airlines, at the National Museum in Colombo. My photo story on the museum, ‘Katu Ge‘, ran in the October 2017 issue.

Sacrificial Stone

One of the four large stone altars that surround the 1st century BC Abhayagiriya stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. December 2017.

The Sword of a King

The 13th century sword of King Buwanekabahu of Yapahuwa. Shot on assignment at the National Museum, Colombo, for Serendib magazine. My photo story on the museum, “Katu Ge“, ran in the October 2017 issue.