SRI LANKA TRAVEL BLOG

Introduction: Sri Lanka is a country that is steeped in history, culture, and tradition. Among its many festivals, the Kandy Esala Perahera is one of the most important and widely celebrated events in the country. The festival takes place annually in the city of Kandy, which is located in the central province of Sri Lanka. In this blog, we will explore the origins of the Kandy Esala Perahera festival, its...Read More

In antiquity, Sri Lanka was known to travellers by a variety of names. According to the Mahavamsa, the legendary Prince Vijaya named the land Tambapanni (‘copper-red hands’ or ‘copper-red earth’), because his followers’ hands were reddened by the red soil of the area.[22][23] In Hindu mythology, such as the Ramayana, the island was referred to as Lankā (‘Island’). The Tamil term Eelam (Tamil: ஈழம், romanized: īḻam), was used to designate the whole island in Sangam literature.[24][25] The island was known under Chola rule as Mummudi Cholamandalam (‘realm of the three crowned Cholas’).[26] Ancient Greek...Read More