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05/01/2026

🌏 Sri Lanka: A World of Wonders in 2025 🌏

In 2025, millions of hearts visited Sri Lanka, from historic temples 🛕 to wild safaris 🐘. Thank you for exploring our culture, nature, and warmth 💛. Here’s to more journeys and memories in 2026! 🌺🌊

08/12/2025

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06/12/2025

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03/11/2025

1st Incentive Travel Magazine - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

01/11/2025

🌿✨ Discovering Ancient Polonnaruwa - The Timeless Heart of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Hidden deep in the lush heart of Sri Lanka 🌴 lies Polonnaruwa, an ancient city where history breathes through every stone 🪶. Once the royal capital of our island during the 11th–13th centuries, this UNESCO World Heritage Site still glows with the pride of a golden age 👑💛.

Built by the great King Parakramabahu the Great 🏰, Polonnaruwa was a city of wisdom, art, and faith - filled with temples, palaces, and engineering marvels that turned dry lands into life-giving fields 🌾.

🛕 The Magical Vatadage – Circle of History & Faith 🙏

At the sacred heart of Polonnaruwa stands the legendary Vatadage, a circular relic house that once sheltered a sacred Buddhist treasure 🕊️.

Climb its ancient stone steps and you’ll see:
✨ Exquisitely carved moonstones 🌙 welcoming you at each entrance
✨ Rows of tall stone pillars 🏛️ that once held a wooden roof
✨ Four serene Buddha statues 🧘‍♂️ facing the four directions — symbolizing peace spreading across the world 🌏

Even after centuries, the Vatadage remains a breathtaking symbol of devotion, artistry, and the brilliance of our ancestors 💖.

🌞 When & How to Visit

📍 Location: Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
🚗 Getting There: 5–6 hrs from Colombo / 3–4 hrs from Kandy
🚲 Best Way to Explore: Rent a bicycle or hop on a tuk-tuk to wander among the ruins at your own pace 🚴‍♀️

🕕 Best Time to Visit: November to April (the dry season)
🌤️ Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and catch that golden sunlight perfect for photos 📸✨

💡 Travel Tips for a Peaceful Visit

✅ Dress modestly (cover shoulders & knees) — it’s a sacred place 🙏
✅ Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat 🧢
✅ Respect Buddha statues — never turn your back when posing 📷
✅ Explore slowly — feel the serenity and imagine life in a royal city from 1,000 years ago 🌺

🌸 Nearby Wonders to Add to Your Trip

🐘 Minneriya National Park – home to the famous “Elephant Gathering” 🐘💚
🪨 Sigiriya Rock Fortress – one of the most iconic sights in Sri Lanka 🏞️
🕍 Dambulla Cave Temple – filled with golden Buddhas and ancient murals 🌄

Each of these is just a short drive away and offers another piece of our island’s incredible heritage 🇱🇰✨

💬 Why Polonnaruwa Will Touch Your Heart

Walking through Polonnaruwa feels like stepping into another time ⏳.
Every stone, carving, and statue has a story — of devotion, resilience, and beauty that still shines bright today 🌟.

As you stand before the Vatadage, surrounded by sacred stillness and the soft rustle of the breeze 🍃, you’ll feel a deep connection to Sri Lanka’s soul — timeless, proud, and peaceful. 💫

📸 So if you love history, culture, and the beauty of ancient places, make sure Polonnaruwa is on your Sri Lankan travel list! 🇱🇰❤️
It’s not just a destination — it’s a journey into the heart of who we are. 🌺

📸 Waruna Amarasinghe @ Warna Art Photography

22/10/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

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19/10/2025

19/10/2025

Timeless Sri Lankan Elegance 🇱🇰

🪶 Traditional Clothing The woman’s dress resembles what is known as an Osariya (Kandyan sari) or sometimes a redda and hatte, depending on the region and period.

• Reddha-Hatte: This was the common attire for Sinhalese women in ancient and medieval Sri Lanka, a cloth (reddha) wrapped around the lower body and a short upper garment (hatte).

• Osariya (Kandyan sari): A later evolution of this style, especially in the Kandyan Kingdom (15th to 19th centuries). The drape style is unique with a pleated frill at the waist, rather than the free-flowing pallu seen in Indian saris.

• The lack of a blouse or bare-shoulder look seen here often reflects earlier, pre-colonial attire, modest but simple and organic, suited to the island’s climate.

🌼 Jewelry & Accessories

• The jewelry is traditional Kandyan or low-country in style thick bangles, heavy silver or brass necklaces, and sometimes beads or ornaments shaped like local flora.

• The flower in the hair is a hallmark of traditional femininity and grace in Sri Lankan art and sculpture often seen in ancient frescoes such as the Sigiriya maidens (5th century CE).

🪔 Styling and Historical Tone The sepia-toned, grainy effect of the photograph evokes an antique or colonial-era aesthetic, perhaps the late 19th to early 20th century, when early photography was introduced to Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka).

• The posture and composition echo the stillness and poise found in both Kandyan portraiture and colonial studio photography.

• The flowers she holds and the natural textile drape suggest a deep connection to agrarian and village life a common theme in representations of Sri Lankan womanhood.

🏛️ Cultural and Historical Context This look bridges the ancient Kandyan kingdom (1469 to 1815) aesthetic and the early colonial period under the British (1815 to 1948). During these eras:

• Clothing was a marker of social identity, the Kandyan aristocracy wore fine handloom textiles, while villagers dressed in coarser cottons.

📷Photo credit to Meesha Gunawardana
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17/09/2025

“The Sri Lankan leopard, rare and magnificent, is more than a symbol of beauty — it’s a call to protect our wild heritage for generations to come.”

01/09/2025