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Srilankan national fowler

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    The Water Lily is a beautiful flower which is usually violet-blue in color with reddish edges. The plant has been used since ancient times to enhance the beauty of ponds. Some varieties have white, purple, mauve, or fuchsia-colored flowers. Water Lily is native to southern and eastern parts of Asia. The beautiful Nil Manel or blue water lily, was declared as the national flower of Sri Lanka in 1986. Again in 2016, the national flower was officially announced as the Water Lily, more commonly known as the Manel flower, and not limited to the Nil Manel. According to Buddhist legends, this flower was one of the 108 auspicious signs found on Prince Siddhartha’s footprint. It is said that when Lord Buddha died, lotus flowers blossomed everywhere that he had walked in his lifetime.   The Manel flower has light blue and white petals and it is widely found in the dry zone (and hence commonly found adorning many places in the dry zone, such as hotels and resorts in Sigiriya), a...
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Mahiyangana temple

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       A Yakka chieftain named Saman (who is now regarded as a deity) attained Sotāpanna (Sovan) after listening to the Buddha's discourse, and asked for a token from the Buddha that they could worship in his absence. The Buddha had given him a handful of hair from his head, which Saman later enshrined in a small stupa, 10 feet (3.0 m) in height. This was the first stupa to be built in Sri Lanka.     [05/01, 14:38] Akila: According to the Mahawansa, King Devanampiyatissa caused his brother Moolabhaya to deposit the relic of Griwah-Dawtoe (a neck bone) and enlarge it to a height of 30 Cubits. [05/01, 14:39] Akila: Several kings have since renovated and enlarged this stupa, including Dutthagamani[6] who raised it to a height of 120 feet (37 m). Other rulers such as Voharika Tissa, Sena II, Vijayabahu I and Kirti Sri Rajasinha have carried out repairs and maintenance work at the temple. In 1942, a society was formed for the renovation of the temple under D. S....
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Buddhism

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              There are about 53 crore Buddhists all over the world. Of these, about 70% are Mahayani Buddhists and the remaining 25% to 30% are Theravadi, Navayani (Indian) and Vajrayani Buddhist. Apart from Mahayana and Theravada (Hinayana), Navayana, Vajrayana, Buddhism also has many other sub-sects or subclasses, but these have little influence.           We have bestowed below long and short essay on Buddhism in different word limits for the review of our avid readers that will help them to understand about the fourth prevalent religion of the world i.e. Buddhism. From these Buddhism essays you will find out the roots of this religion as well as these essays will clear your concept about this religion. You will know that who had founded it, when it was founded, who was Gautam Buddha, what are his teachings and in which countries the followers of Buddhism live.       Following Buddhism essay are also useful f...
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The guitar

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      A guitar is a stringed instrument used to make musical sounds and melodies and are used for different occasions and events and can also be used personally at home.         They are usually played by stroking or plucking the strings. Guitars can be played while sitting or standing. There are different types of guitars but they are usually very similar in appearance.      Electric Guitar  – this guitar needs amplification to make sounds and use  pickups  to do so. Ukulele  – this is a  Hawaiian  guitar that primarily has 4 strings. It could have up to 8 strings. Classical  guitar – also known as  Spanish  Guitars are guitars which trace their development to the Vihuela in Spain. It is made of gut or nylon. Flat-top  also known as  steel string  guitars are guitars similar to classical but have a bigger and stronger body and framework Arch-top –  this guitar looks more l...
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1818 War of Independence

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        The immediate causes that led to the 1818 War of Independence Appointment of a Muslim Muhandiram named "Hajji Marikkar" to Wellassa contrary to the tradition of giving high posts to Sinhala families. A man named "Doresami" appeared in the Wilbawa region and claimed to have inherited the kingship. Cr.  In mid - 1817, Sylvester Wilson, Badulla's deputy agent, was sent with Hajji Marikkar to capture Doresami .The mob killed both of them. In the Keppatipola district, too, the British suffered heavy losses due to their involvement with the rebels.  With the possession of the Tooth Relic by the Sinhalese,  By January 1818, it had spread to Dumbara, Hewaweta, Satkorala, Matale, Harispathutawa, Sabaragamuwa and Nuwara Kalaviya.       AD  Leaders of the 1818 War of Independence 1.  Monarawila Keppetipola 2. Godegedara Adikaram 3. Madugalle 4. Butawe Rata Rala 5. Kiwle Home Mohottala 6. Galagedara Mohottala 7. Rala of the country...
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Our life and computers

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                Computer is one of the most brilliant gifts of science . Computers are constantly being updated to make out lives better. In fact the computer is a wonderful electronic brain that we have come to rely on in our every day life. Most offices, shops , factories and industries use computers . The internet on a computer is a store house of information .                     Camputers have gained importance as they have increased the productivity and efficiency of work done. Large amounts of data in the personal lives and business and industrial sector are stored on computers.             Computers have also brought a revolution in the field of medicine . Clinics and hospitals can store date ane the doctors make use of them to treat patients m computers are used to scan patients  and to monitor surgeries .               ...
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Manigala

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   Manigala is another spectacular mountain in the Dumbara Valley, and its ridge is 1,104 meters high. It is considered one of the most vulnerable sites for biodiversity.      The Dumbara Valley or the Knuckles Conversion forest is one of nature's wonders. We feel that the top portion of the 2,000 m boundary, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, desires that be expanded to a maximum of 1,000 m. This is because Sri Lanka's mountains have the highest biodiversity values of any peak in the country.        The Manigala Range, another magnificent peak in the Dumbara Valley, is considered one of the most vulnerable locations for biodiversity. The Manigala ridge is 1104 meters high, 750 meters long, and 250 meters broad          Of course, many European visitors are now aware of the secret located at the summit of Manigala Mountain. It is a great spot to go to the summit of Manigala mountain early in th...
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