Lanka is the name given in Hindu mythology to the island fortress capital of the evil king Ravana in the epic Ramayana. It is popularly identified with present day Sri Lanka. This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... RAVANA, Indian Demon King of Lanka (Sri Lanka) In Hindu mythology, Ravana is one of the principal, if villianous, characters of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. ... Lord Ram, Laxman, Sita and Hanuman(crouching) The Ramayana (Sanskrit: march (ayana) of Rama) is part of the Hindu smriti, written by Valmiki (c. ...
In Hindu astronomy, Lanka is the name of an imaginary island located where the longitude passing through Ujjayini crosses the equator. Ujjain (also known as Ujain, Ujjayini, Avanti) is an ancient city of central India, in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, on the right bank of the Kshipra River. ...
Sri Lanka is ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse.
The future of Sri Lanka's economic health primarily depends on political stability, return to peace, and continued policy reforms—particularly in the area of fiscal discipline and budget management.
U.S. policy toward Sri Lanka is characterized by respect for its independence, sovereignty, and moderate nonaligned foreign policy; support for the country's unity, territorial integrity, and democratic institutions; and encouragement of its social and economic development.
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