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Justo Takayama Ukon (ジュスト高山右近), born Takayama Hikogorō (高山彦五郎) and also known as Dom Justo Takayama (c. 1552/1553 - 5 February 1615) was a Japanese Catholic daimyō and samurai during the Sengoku period that saw rampant anti-Catholic sentiment.
This list of the tallest statues in the Sri Lanka includes free-standing, completed statues in the Sri Lanka that are at least 5 meters (16 feet) tall. The height of these statues are measured from the top of its base/pedestal up to its maximum height (including monuments with spires or obelisks).
NewsFirst or News 1st is a Sri Lankan news organization owned by the Capital Maharaja Organization Ltd. [1] News 1st primarily broadcasts news, live on three TV channels (Sirasa TV, Shakthi TV, TV 1, five radio channels (Sirasa FM, Yes FM, Shakthi FM, Y FM and Legends FM), three websites in Sinhala, English & Tamil languages, and social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter).
Vishama Bhaga (Sinhala: විෂම භාග) (English: The Other Half) is a Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film released in 2019, directed by Lalith Ratnayake and produced under the banner of Shraddha Film Productions. This film delves into the intricacies of human relationships and societal norms, showcasing the emotional and psychological ...
The Maligawila Buddha statue is located close to the village of Maligawila in the Moneragala District of the Uva Province in Sri Lanka.It has been carved from a single large limestone rock, and is considered to be the tallest ancient free-standing image in Sri Lanka, [1] at a height of 37 feet 10 inches (11.53 m). [2]
Kuragala inscription (No. 1). Written in early Brahmin scripts and old Sinhala language, it is belonged to the 2-1 centuries BC. [7]The extensive investigations, carried out by the archaeological department at the Kuragala, uncovered evidences that the caves at the site were using as a Buddhist monastery during the period between 3rd century BC and first century AD.
Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya is a historic temple situated in Nawagamuwa in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Considering its importance in historical, architectural and anthropological facets, the Archaeological Department has declared the Devalaya as an protected monument in the country.
Ogin's husband Shintaro blames her for still loving Ukon while rejecting his own advances. Due to the government's increasingly Anti-Christian politics, Ukon, who refuses to renounce his faith, is sent into exile. Ogin and Shintaro meet him one last time before his departure, because Shintaro secretly wants to maintain business with Ukon.