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The tallest hindu temple in Sri Lanka, on the way to Kandi  
   

The tallest hindu temple in Sri Lanka, on the way to Kandi

Kandy and a home from home.

October 24th 2010
The drive from Dambulla to Kandy was beautiful. It is really jungley and therer are lots and lots of spice plantations. Naturally I visited one and had the tour with a guide who was probably hoping for a tip - again. Then it was time to have some of the preparations rubbed on my hand, sprayed on my arms etc. Then as I was about to leave the little cabana for the shop a young man came to massage so ... read more
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Sri Lankan Flag The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa... ... read more
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