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Maha Shivarathri: The Night of Greatness – By Thulasi Muttulingam Source : sundayobserver On March 8, Hindus all over the world will celebrate Maha Shivarathri, which literally translates to ‘Great Night of Shiva.’ It is a night auspicious to legions of Hindus all over the world, the one night in the year when devotees stay up all night, chanting Shiva’s name (Om Namah Shivaya), or singing songs in praise of him. The day falls on the 13th or 14th day after the full moon, in the month of Magha, corresponding to either February or March in the Western calendar. It is the night before the New Moon, when the Moon has all, but waned. Hindus believe that this is a very powerful time of the year, when mantras chanted or spiritual exertions undertaken are magnified several-fold in their beneficence. Therefore, they fast all day and stay up all night, trying to ...

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SRI LANKAN IN NEW ZEALAND’S WORLD CUP SQUAD – By Clifford Lazarus Sri Lankan veteran, Sunitha Goonetilleke,  has been included in New Zealand’s World Cup squad for the forthcoming Over 70s cricket World Cup tournament to be played in England in late July this year. An old boy of  St Joseph’s College, Colombo, Sunitha represented Air Ceylon in the Nationalised Services, skippered the Sri Lankan team “Sinha” in Oman’s first division and played in the New Zealand domestic scene.  The right arm medium pacer excelled in the recently concluded Barwon VCA Over 60s National Championships played at Geelong in Victoria.  Playing throughout the four-match 40-over tournament, Sunitha was declared “Man of the match” for an outstanding performance against Queensland bowling his to victory.  Featuring in all matches of the tournament, Sunitha delivered 27 overs conceding 78 runs for a haul of six wickets: the best analysis for any bowler throughout ...

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4 Bedroom House on 6 Perches with Dual Access for Sale in Ratmalana, Sri Lanka Facilities All Funiture included with the sale 100m to Galle Road Walking distance to KDU University All rooms fully air conditioned Kitchen + Seperate Pantry area Dual (Seperate) access to Upstairs (internal & external access to upstairs) Hot & Cold Showers Toilets upstairs and downstairs Downstair bedroom is with ensuite Price: A$ 165,000 or nearest offer. Contact: Neil +61 402 905 275 (Whats App) or email (neil@eLanka.com.au) Contact: Neil +61 402 905 275 (Whats App) or email (neil@eLanka.com.au)   ...

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Nawala House with Large Garden for sale with Clear Title A large 5 Bedroom house with 4 Bathrooms close to Colombo 5, Nawala.   • A manicured large garden. • Teak parquet floor for upstairs bedrooms. • Granite floor for living and dining area. • Ceramic tile floors for bedrooms downstairs. • Customized pantry cupboards. • High pressure water supply system. • 60 A 3 ph. electricity with lamp fixtures / fans. • Scenic setting in a private compound. • Approx. 3000 sq. ft and 20 P land. • Car parking for 3 in driveway + 1 garage. Designed by a Professional Architect and Constructed by a top end Construction company Chethiya (76) 716 5568. Pradeep (076) 742 1431 ...

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eLanka Website Design Services eLanka Website Designs will help you to set new business priorities, outline plans for growth, determine a product & internet roadmap with expert Business Analysis, Website Design and Project Management Services! Simply put…. eLanka is Your One Stop Shop for Everything Online! Contact Neil on 0402 905275 (Australia) or +61 402 905275 (from Overseas). You can also email neil@eLanka.com.au for further info. There is no better time to launch your website presence!. We have been in business for close to 20 years… and also have come up with a really cost-effective monthly payment plan to support you to take your business online. There is no risk to you!. Check out the frequently asked questions below! We will get you online soonest with…… A Domain Name Web Site Designed with images and content Web Site Hosting Search Engine Optimisation We manage all your content Your own Content ...

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Rare opportunity in the Colombo suburbs to develop the perfect city escape! Property Overview  One-of-a-kind 61 perch property on a 40-foot hill in thriving Thalawathugoda! Features large area of clear land, terraced gardens & abundant natural vegetation. Serene space with panoramic views of Diyawanna lake. Ideal for nature lovers, families, pets. Great for entertaining lots of guests! Tons of potential for developing your new estate home! Previously rented to former principals of the Overseas International School of Colombo. Property Facts and Features Total Land Area: 61 Perches 2 access points to the property. 2 large gardens with lush vegetation and mature trees (jackfruit, mahogany, tamarind). Includes vegetable garden in lower terrace. Natural water well. Full-sized badminton court (space ideal for swimming pool). 3,400 Sq.ft. 2-storey house, built in 1991, last renovated in 2012. 3 spacious living/dining areas. 4 beds (master with connecting study), 3 baths, large pantry with separate kitchen, ...

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Tourists Encounter Wild Elephant during National Park Visit Source : dailymirror The elephant overturned two of the three-wheelers and stomped on a motorcycle, causing significant damage Foreign tourists exploring Sri Lankan wilderness had a close encounter with a wild elephant during their visit to a national park in Polonnaruwa. The group were travelling by three-wheelers when they came across the wild elephant by the roadside.  Video footage captured by the tourists shows the dramatic moment when they stopped their vehicles near the elephant, unaware of the imminent danger. Suddenly, the animal became agitated and charged them, causing damage to the vehicles.     The elephant overturned two of the three-wheelers and stomped on a motorcycle, causing significant damage. The two foreigners who were inside one of the three-wheelers managed to escape with minor injuries.    ...

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