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Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898
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Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898
Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a shaven-headed priest of the Buddha temple at the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, a monastery in Kandy. Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa Maluatta Vehara. Der Oberpriester im Buddhatempel. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]
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Allers Andresen Bamp W Buddhist Buddhists C W Allers Ceylon Ceylonese Christian Wilhelm Christian Wilhelm Allers Monk Monks Priest Rund Um Die Erde Shaven Head Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft Willy Willy Allers
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This print captures the serene presence of Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, a Buddhist head priest from Ceylon in 1898. The portrait showcases the shaven-headed priest dressed in traditional robes, representing his deep devotion to Buddhism. Taken at the Malwathu Maha Viharaya monastery in Kandy, this image offers a glimpse into the religious and cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa's profile is highlighted against a backdrop that exudes tranquility and spirituality. Holding a fan and engrossed in reading a book, he embodies wisdom and knowledge sought by monks on their spiritual journey. The lithograph was created by Christian Wilhelm Allers for his publication "Rund um die Erde" (Round the Earth), which beautifully combines written accounts with illustrations. The photograph not only serves as an artistic representation but also provides valuable insight into 19th-century Ceylonese society. It depicts the distinctive clothing worn by priests during that era while emphasizing their commitment to simplicity through their shaven heads. Preserved by The Print Collector, this historical artifact allows us to appreciate the rich tapestry of religions present across different countries and centuries. It reminds us of the profound influence Buddhism has had on Sri Lankan culture throughout history.
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