Sri Lanka is a country where palm trees rustle in a friendly way, swaying in the wind, and summer and fun never end. Life here goes slowly and measuredly, no one is in a hurry. It's hard not to fall in love with this country, especially for those who come from the metropolis.
Sri Lanka is notable for the fact that its territory has been preserved almost in its original form. There is not a single polluting plant here. The preservation of architecture is monitored not only by local residents, but also by large world organizations, since these beautiful buildings have no analogues in the world.
Sri Lanka Holidays
Sri Lanka is an island where the fun almost never ends. The number of holidays per year exceeds 160. Almost every second day in Sri Lanka falls on a holiday.
Most of the holidays are associated with Buddhism, the dominant religion on the island. They are accompanied by grandiose festivities, incredible performances of fakirs and elephant riders. Locals are always glad to see tourists at any holidays. Visitors to the island can take part in the traditional annual ceremonies held in honor of the youngest son of the god Shiva.
Sri Lanka landmarks
In the central part of Sri Lanka, there are many beautiful monasteries protected by UNESCO. Aluvihara is the most magnificent of them. From the local dialect, this name is translated as "a monastery from the ashes." It was built in time immemorial, when Buddhism was just emerging on the island. Aluvihara is 13 caves connected together. Once upon a time, monks lived and worked here. What they were able to leave behind is amazing. This is a ten-meter statue of a reclining Buddha with relief images of a lotus on the ceiling, and even a wall painting. Pictures in one of the caves depict demons in hell, who come up with new ways to punish sinners.
Sri Pada is located 108 km from Nuwara Eliya, an extraordinarily beautiful mountain that is important for all Buddhists. According to the writings of ancient monks, Gautama Buddha himself came here three times. On his last visit, he left a footprint. This place has become a sacred place for the followers of Buddhism. The most beautiful temples were built, in which tourists are allowed to enter.
The name of the mountain translates as "sacred footprint", but Muslims call it "Adam's peak". They believe that it was here that Adam ended up when God expelled him from the Garden of Eden. According to this version, Sri Lanka is the cradle of humanity.
Visiting all temples and shrines of Buddhism requires a certain dress code. Clothing should cover shoulders, knees and back. Hats cannot be worn in such places.
