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We would need more projects like `senehasaka thotupola` to finish restoring these...:):))

The greatness of the irrigation systems of Sri Lanka is summed up in the University History of Ceylon: `the construction of reservoirs originated from the meager knowledge the Indo-Aryan settlers had. From this basic elementary knowledge, there developed later the greatest engineering skill exhibited in the ancient Sinhalese Kingdom namely the progressive building up of a colossal and complex system of interrelated dams, canals and tanks, mingling the waters of rivers flowing in different directions no parallel system of the same magnitude or intricacy existed in contemporary India.`

Kiri Vehera

Kiri Vehera is one of the five most important sites of worship in the city along with the Maha Bodhi, Kataragama Devale, Sella Kataragama and Vedihitikanda. The dagoba is also described in the stanzas as one of 16 most important pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka

The 95 ft. tall Kiri Vehera has a circumference of 280 feet. It is milky white in colour, hence the name. It is situated near the well known Menik Ganga.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Sir Edmund Hillary, the unassuming beekeeper who conquered Mount Everest to win renown as one of the 20th century`s greatest adventurers, has died, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark announced Friday. He was 88.

The gangling New Zealander devoted much of his life to aiding the mountain people of Nepal and took his fame in stride, preferring to be called `Ed` and considering himself just an ordinary beekeeper.

`Sir Ed described himself as an average New Zealander with modest abilities. In reality, he was a colossus. He was an heroic figure who not only `knocked off` Everest but lived a life of determination, humility, and generosity,` Clark said in a statement.

...and cloud shapes..for your enjoyment.

1. True colors : Saturn`s rings not illuminated by Sun
2. A classic beauty M51 spiral galaxy
3. Baby picture of a solar system
4. Dancing with the stars
5. After glow : Atlantis as the Sun sets
6. Atlantis once upon a time
7. Docked in space
8. Installing the future
9. Discovery lifts off
10. Earth`s horizon