Ancient CeylonAn account of the aborigines and of part of the early civilization in Sri Lanka. |
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This is then covered on both sides with the large green leaves of the Halmilla tree ( Berrya ammonilla ) . After the fire has burnt for some time , so as to contain a supply of redhot charcoal , it is raked away , and the cake is laid ...
This is then covered on both sides with the large green leaves of the Halmilla tree ( Berrya ammonilla ) . After the fire has burnt for some time , so as to contain a supply of redhot charcoal , it is raked away , and the cake is laid ...
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It is described as having the walls covered with paintings , and containing in the centre a Bō - tree with a silver stem and golden leaves , above which was suspended a priceless canopy hung with pearls , while at each of the four sides ...
It is described as having the walls covered with paintings , and containing in the centre a Bō - tree with a silver stem and golden leaves , above which was suspended a priceless canopy hung with pearls , while at each of the four sides ...
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A long covered shed was built for the tom- tom beaters by King Kirti Sri ( 1747-1780 A.D. ) ; it is termed the Hēvisi Maṇḍapa . towards the point as it is near the hilt . 530 ANCIENT CEYLON.
A long covered shed was built for the tom- tom beaters by King Kirti Sri ( 1747-1780 A.D. ) ; it is termed the Hēvisi Maṇḍapa . towards the point as it is near the hilt . 530 ANCIENT CEYLON.
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Contents
THE MODERN VAEDDAS SOCIAL DIVISIONS | 113 |
THE RELIGION OF THE VAEDDAS | 133 |
THE ABORIGINES | 207 |
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