In 2021, my mother and I took a trip to Sri Lanka. I hadn’t been back in 16 years, so I was excited to re-discover the place, and this time with a camera. Each morning during our stay, we would walk around different parts of town, and I’d try to capture
inspiring moments. One day, we found ourselves looking up at the vibrant tower, or kōpuram of the Periya Piḷḷaiyār Kōyil. I learned about the numerous hand-sculpted statues enacted scenes from mythical tales. There are many temples all across town, each with a unique kōpuram filled with rich stories.