Pigeon Island Excursion

On March 25th, Innersearch Sri Lanka pilgrims took a little excursion and study tour to Pigeon Island. Located north from Trincomalee, visitors take a 10 minute boat ride from Nilaveli beach.

Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks in Sri Lanka. The island is small with a total area of 471.4 hectares. The rock pigeon colonized the place and gave it its name. This national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri Lanka and has been designated a sanctuary since 1963.

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami had an enthralled group of students for the day's class, under some of the natural shade. Later, pilgrims and monks went snorkeling to swim among the reef's friendly sharks, sea turtles, many of colorful fish and corals.

Satsang with Satguru

Annie Ruiz from California

Paramacharya Sadasivanathaswami sharing a story

Karthik Suresh from California looking at notes from the travel-study booklet

Holly Young is enjoying the sun in Sri Lanka

Haran Kandadas

Purany Ponniah is on Innersearch with three others from Singapore

Sundari Devam

Thurai Sellathurai lives in Ankara, Turkey and has had a wonderful experience in Sri Lanka

Yogi Jayanatha, one of the main coordinators of Innersearch 2019

Rita Samey from Singapore

Along with all the historic Temple visits, Dr Mruthyunjaya has also been enjoyed taking photos during this Innersearch

Asha Tanzi from Massachusetts came to Innersearch with family and friends

Amma Gnanasothy has her son and daughter here, playing the role of doctors to ensure everyone stays healthy and well on this Innersearch

Dis Chenganna was on last year\

s Sri Lanka Innersearch as well'

Pilgrims take notes during classes

A bluetooth speaker hung on a branch for Satguru\

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This black crow hovered around for a while listening

The island is a breeding ground for these Rock Pigeons

The little ones had a quiet moment of reflection during the class

Class in session under some shade

Ramesh Sivanathan during a lighter moment of Satguru\

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Rudy intently taking notes as Satguru speaks

Rajan Pillay

Shamini Rajan is here with her husband, three children and her mother for Innersearch

A little briefing by the park ranger before some of the more adventurous pilgrims go snorkeling.

Clear water, sandy beach and plenty to see underwater

A framed outlook of the ocean blue

The monks enjoying the clear waters and sun

Lyla in the middle with some company, enjoying the view below

Higher up on Pigeon Island

Easy to spot fish from up here too

A school of fish

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