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66Churches of Jaffna
Christianity has been introduced into Jaffna, the capital of Northern Province of Sri Lanka, in mid 16th century. Then Jaffna was the capital of a separate political entity called the Kingdom of Jaffna....
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83Wedding customs in different cultures - Jaffna Tamils
Jaffna is a town in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka and the capital of that province. This is located in a peninsula attached to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. The above peninsula and a few small...
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71Pittu - A Popular Food Item in Sri Lanka
Pittu is a popular and frequently prepared food item among Sri Lankans, both Tamils living in Northern and Eastern parts of Sri lanka as well as Sinhalese living in the rest of the areas of the country. This...
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62Bell Towers of Hindu Temples of Jaffna - An influence of Christian Churches?
There had been Hindu temples in Jaffna the northern region of Sri Lanka, for several centuries. However, when Portuguese captured Jaffna in 1620 AD, all temples existed at that time, without any exception had...
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79Dr. Green, an American served the people of Northern Sri Lanka.
Dr. Samuel Fisk Green was born in Green Hills, Worcester, Massachusetts in 1822. To his father William E Green and mother Julia Plimpton, he was the 8th child of 11 children. After his schooling he was...
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79Coutryard Houses
Courtyard houses are houses in which the spaces are arranged around an inner courtyard. Generally these houses are inward looking and afford maximum privacy and security for the inmates. This form of houses...
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67The History of Jaffna Clock Tower
In many towns of the world Clock Towers can be seen as main features and landmarks. In those days watches were not worn by everyone and it was useful for the people of the town to know the correct time. In a...
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