Sri Lanka 070905e: Inside the Temple

After disposing off my footwear, I pass through security and climb up a staircase. Along the way a couple of guys busily prepare offerings of lotus flowers (for a fee), for which I decline. I head to the main door and duly pay 200 rupees (US$2) as entrance fee and another 100 rupees (US$1) for my camera. Local devotees enter for free.