Ganadeviya (deity) statue at Anurapura burnt down using tires

The picture herein shows the statue of Ganadeviya (the deity) within the Temple burnt down by setting fire to it using a tire.  (Lanka-e-News -16.March.2011, 11.00PM) According to reports reaching Lanka e news, a Hindu Temple situated at Devanam piyatissa Mawatha, Anuradhapura had been set on fire by a violent marauding group on the 14th night. This Temple which had been in existence since 1983, are visited by Tamil as well as Sinhala people for religious activities. --------------------------------------- Sri Lanka: Jaffna Public Library  destroyed by Sinhala Police   ------------------------------------------------ Bishop's House appeals to Vatican to urge  Colombo torenovate Vanni churches Jaffna Bishop inspecting the desecrated statue at one of the churches in Mullaiththeevu, occupied by the Sri Lanka Army                                                                                                               Full Story>>> ----------------------------------------------------- Sri Lanka website's office torched after government criticism    -----------------------------------------------------------                    51 Division New Headquarters In Cemetery *JDS                                                                                     - --------------------------------- Sri Lanka builds army HQ on Tamil Tiger cemetery B B C  NEWS SOUTH ASIA