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📍Namunukula Open Air Theatre, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka The open-air theatre with the most spectacular view i...
15/02/2026

📍Namunukula Open Air Theatre, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
The open-air theatre with the most spectacular view in Sri Lanka ✨️💃

Sunny Days, Calm vibes....📍✨️📍Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
11/02/2026

Sunny Days, Calm vibes....📍✨️

📍Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

13/01/2026

Where the mist meets the memories 🌬️❤️

Misty evenings at the Uva Wellassa University ✨️❤️
10/01/2026

Misty evenings at the Uva Wellassa University ✨️❤️

09/01/2026

Misty Vibes at Uva Wellassa 🫧✨️

📍 Victroia Garden, Nuwara EliyaVictoria Park is a public park located in Nuwara Eliya, next to the Nuwara Eliya Post Off...
07/12/2025

📍 Victroia Garden, Nuwara Eliya

Victoria Park is a public park located in Nuwara Eliya, next to the Nuwara Eliya Post Office in Sri Lanka.

Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The park was formally named in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The park was established with the planting of its first tree, an Oak, by a visiting German Princess.

The Nanu Oya runs through the park, creating a number of small lakes. A number of rare bird species can be found in the park. At the far end of the park is a small children's playground and miniature ridable railway. The park comes alive with flowers around March to May, and August and September.

📍Nuwara Eliya Post Office The Nuwara Eliya Post Office, built in 1894 by the British, is one of Sri Lanka's oldest build...
26/11/2025

📍Nuwara Eliya Post Office

The Nuwara Eliya Post Office, built in 1894 by the British, is one of Sri Lanka's oldest buildings, a historic landmark in the Tudor style. It served as a key communication center for British officials and planters in the colonial era and continues to operate today, having been designated an archaeological protected monument in 2007. The post office is known for its distinctive red-brick, two-story design with a clock spire and has been featured on a Sri Lankan postage stamp.

✨️History and key facts
•Construction: The building was constructed by the British in 1894.

•Architectural style: It is built in the Tudor style, featuring red bricks and a clock spire.

•Purpose: It served as a crucial communication hub for the British, connecting Nuwara Eliya, which was developed as a hill country retreat.

•Historical recognition:
The post office was featured on a Rs. 10 stamp issued by Sri Lanka Post in 1990 to commemorate

•World Postal Day.
It was designated an Archaeological Protected Monument in 2007.

•Modern use: The upper floor, which was formerly the postmaster's living quarters, was converted into tourist accommodation in 2012.

🪻Jacaranda mimosofolia🪻Jacaranda trees, specifically Jacaranda mimosifolia, are common ornamental trees in Sri Lanka, na...
24/11/2025

🪻Jacaranda mimosofolia🪻
Jacaranda trees, specifically Jacaranda mimosifolia, are common ornamental trees in Sri Lanka, native to South America, known for their profuse, showy blue-purple flowers. They are often planted as street or shade trees and typically bloom twice a year, with flowering times around late April/early May and again in late October/early November. These trees are easy to grow in full sun, drought-tolerant, and can reach heights of up to 40 feet or more.

💜️Characteristics of Jacaranda trees in Sri Lanka;

•Scientific Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia

•Common Names: Jacaranda, mucakaranda (Kikuyu), or omosaria (Kisii)

•Native Origin: South and Central America

•Appearance: They have lush green, fern-like foliage and clusters of trumpet-shaped, blue-purple flowers.

•Flowering: Two main flowering seasons are observed in Sri Lanka, around late April/early May and late October/early November.

•Size: They are fast-growing and can reach heights of 25 to 40 feet, sometimes taller under ideal conditions.

📍Photo Location - Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 💜️✨️

📍Keragala Padmavathi Rajamaha Piriven Viharaya 🙏☸️Keragala Padmavathi Rajamaha Viharaya Pirivena in the Gampaha District...
23/11/2025

📍Keragala Padmavathi Rajamaha Piriven Viharaya 🙏☸️
Keragala Padmavathi Rajamaha Viharaya Pirivena in the Gampaha District was one of the most popular seats of learning in the ancient Kotte Kingdom. The establishment of the temple is attributed to King Vijayabahu IV (1270-1272) of the Dambadeniya kingdom and the temple was further developed into a Pirivena during the reign of King Parakramabahu (1415- 1468) for Queen Padmavathi of Keragala to worship. Padmavathi is the sister of King Buvenakbahu’s Prime Minister Nissanka Alagakkonara. She is mentioned in the Keragala inscription and in the Hansa Sandesya. According to books on literature, Alagakkonara is very often referred to as Alakeshwara. They are supposed to belong to a ‘Giri-Vamsa.’ and their ancestral land is given as Raigama in Kalutara.

Two rock inscriptions have been found at this temple, one belonging to the Dambadeniya era and the other to the Kotte era. The Tampita Viharaya of the temple was built during the Dambadeniya kingdom and has been donated to a Wattala Nagasena Dammananada Thero. Eight pillars with a height of eight feet are the only remains of this tampita viharaya today. More broken pillars indicate that there would have been more than 8 pillars holding this Tampita Viharaya. The rock pillars are dodecagon in shape (12 sides) and are of 2 types. They are pillars with carvings and crownless pillars with minimum or no carvings (numbering 5). Rare carvings such as Lanu Getaya. Digati Lanu Gataya with swans and four-petal flowers with lotus flower carvings can be seen on these pillars.

This temple has been abandoned during the colonial era. It is said that the Portuguese burned down this temple along with the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya during the 16th century. According to folklore, some of the Buddha Statues have been moved to Buthpitiya Walagamaba Rajamaha Viharaya before the impending attack by the Portuguese but a lot of other valuables have been buried in a well close by. This temple was abandoned during the colonial era.

📍St. Francis Xavier's Church, Nuwara Eliya.✝️⛪St. Xavier's Church or St. Francis Xavier's Church is a Catholic church si...
06/11/2025

📍St. Francis Xavier's Church, Nuwara Eliya.

✝️⛪St. Xavier's Church or St. Francis Xavier's Church is a Catholic church situated in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is considered the first Christian Church established in Nuwara Eliya town.

The church was established on 23 October 1838. It is believed that the church was built on a land allotted by Governor Torrington. Fr. L. Singolani was the first priest in charge.

The church features colonial architecture with Roman and Gothic influences and is painted light brown, which is said to represent the color of the saint's robes.

Magical sunset moment at the Uva Wellassa University ✨️❤️
04/11/2025

Magical sunset moment at the Uva Wellassa University ✨️❤️

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