The story behind the pandals

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The artistes and craftsmen behind the giant pandals are revealing what goes into the creation of these heart and eye-catching wonders. They also shared their views on the new trends and the technologies involved in putting up these works of art.

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Nihal Fernando Thursday, 15 May 2014 06:15 AM

THANKS A LOT DAILY MIRROR for telling us about those skilled craftsmen. A lot of work is involved and it is a very time cosuming, challenging task to put up a pandol.

Those skilled, talented artists, craftsmen and techinicians should have some good recognisiton by the government, and should be rewarded.

Jesmin Friday, 16 May 2014 05:51 PM

My opinion was pandals is a waste of money and electricity. But not now. I never knew this much people live by doing this and this much effort may behind the lights.

reality Friday, 16 May 2014 09:16 PM

What is the use of having these pandals, When Buddhism getting destroy in Sri Lanka?

finoen Sunday, 18 May 2014 07:52 PM

[quote name="reality"]What is the use of having these pandals, When Buddhism getting destroy in Sri Lanka?[/quote]
Dont be so negative. Didnt u enjoy looking at the pandals?.

antonsunil Tuesday, 20 May 2014 08:52 AM

very interesting video an insight in to the pandal art. I think only in Sri Lanka we have this art of pandals

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