Sri Lanka: Polonnaruwa

The second-oldest of all Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first established as a military post by the Sinhalese kingdom. It was renamed Jananathamangalam by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country's then capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site.

 

SriLanka: Cave Temple, Dambulla

Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha.

Thanks to Ms Pritika. She has used two stamps. One on the right is 2024 stamp on '150 years of UPU'and one on the left is taken from set of 8 on SriLankan Flowers showing Schumacheria Alnifolia.
This flower is endemic to SriLanka and critically endangered.

Sri Lanka: All Saints' Church, Galle

All Saints' Church is an Anglican church located within the Galle fort in Galle, Sri Lanka and is located on Church Road. This is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Thanks to Ms Nimisha.

Srilanka: Kandy

This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Dinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site.

Thanks to Dr Kiran Achatya.

Sri Lanka: Central Highlands

Central Highlands of Sri Lanka is a recognised world Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. On 31 July 2010. These are rain forests, where the elevation reaches 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level. The region harbors a variety of mammal species including the bear monkey, Trachypithecus vetulus monticola, (a subspecies of purple-faced langur) and the Horton Plains slender loris, Loris tardigradus nycticeboides, (a subspecies of red slender loris).

Thanks to Dr Kiran Acharya.

Srilanka: Sigriya

The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 370 m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the jungle from all sides). A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site.

My first postcard from Sri Lanka. Thanks to Mr Ravindra of Sri Lanka.