Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- As we enter a new year and a new decade, images of incredible courage and resolution are imprinted in our minds. But most of the religious minded people gather at religious places to get blessings from their faith.
The most important centre of faith for Buddhists is at Kelaniya, ten kilometres northeast of the Colombo city and a short detour off the Kandy Road. Indeed, the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is said to be one of the three places in the island the Buddha made it a special point to visit.
The meandering Kelani Ganga flows serenely in front of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, which has an attractive environment with scenic beauty. Passing the hustle and bustle suburb of the highly urbanised Kelaniya town, with m...