| 词条 | Holmwood Estate |
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}}{{Infobox settlement |official_name = Holywood Estate (ஹோம்வூட் தோட்டம்) |image_skyline = Holmwood Estate Tea Factory.JPG |image_caption = Tea Processing Centre (not in operation) |image_flag = |image_seal = |image_map = |map_caption = |pushpin_map = Sri Lanka |subdivision_type = province |subdivision_name = Sri Lanka |subdivision_type2 = Province |subdivision_name2 = Central |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = |area_land_km2 = |area_water_km2 = |population_as_of = |population_total = |population_metro = |population_density_km2 = |timezone = Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone |utc_offset = +5:30 |timezone_DST = Summer time |utc_offset_DST = +6 |coordinates = {{coord|6|51|05|N|80|42|46|E|display=inline,title}} |website = |footnotes = }} Holmwood Estate ({{lang-ta| ஹோம்வூட் தோட்டம்}}) is a tea estate in the Agrapatana region in Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province of Sri Lanka. The estate was established by Henry St. George Caulfield in 1878 and was named after Holmwood, a parish in Surrey, England. It comprises two Divisions: Holmwood and Sutton Divisions. Holmwood Division is the major division with a larger population. The Estate has about 392 workers. GeographyThe total extent of the estate is {{convert|255.44|ha|abbr=on}}[1] of which {{convert|198.88|ha|abbr=on}} are planted with tea. EconomyThe estate mainly produces tea along with other minor agricultural products, mostly highland vegetables, including leek, potato, carrot and beetroot. The estate is managed by [https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=31309617 Agrapatana Plantations Limited], a Public Company with Limited Liability in Sri Lanka. During 2006-2007, the estate produced {{convert|231,000|kg|abbr=on}} of tea, with a yield of 1,160kg per ha. DemographicsThe residents of the estate share the cultural traditions of Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka. A small number of inhabitants are Sinhalese. Inhabitants follow Hinduism, Christianity or Buddhism. Hinduism (Shaivism) (Tamil: சைவ சமயம்) is the main religion, followed by more than 70% of the residents. Inhabitants are a mixture of Tamil and Sinhalese. Indian-origin Tamils are the major ethnic group. FestivalsAlthough the Tamils follow Shaivism, they worship the Mariamman deity as well. Each family has its ancestral deities. However, Māri ({{lang-ta|மாரி}}),Tulu(Mari), also known as Mariamman ({{lang-ta|மாரியம்மன்}} and Mariaai (Marathi: मरी आई), both meaning "Mother Mari", also spelt Maariamma ({{lang-ta|மாரியம்மா}}), or simply Amman or 'n' Atha ({{lang-ta|அம்மன்}}, "mother") is worshiped by many as part of common festivals. Residents of the Holmwood Estate practice few unique festival rituals.{{what|date=November 2017}} Attractions{{no sources|section|date=November 2017}}Ramar Mali (இராமர் மலை)Ramar Mali is a mountain with a temple of Rama at the peak. This mountain is regarded as the most interesting place for the people in Agrapatana, Dayagama and Glenlyon. People, mostly Tamils, from all estates in the vicinity used to visit this mountain. The folklore about the temple is well-known to residents. People who were working on cleaning the peak for a tea plantation when they found an arrow-like steel rod that was believed to be an arrow used by Rama during his war with Ravana as described in Ramayana. Since the day that arrow was found, the place started to be worshiped by Hindus and visited by pilgrims. Sutton HillEstate SchoolThe Estate School is the second educational institute after the pre-school. Estate school covers up to Grade V. Its five teachers include the Principal. The school opened in the 1960s. ClimateHolmwood Estate shares the climatic conditions prevailing in Nuwara Eliya. It is Hill Country Climate: From January to April the temperature ranges from 21-14 °C, May to August 18-16 °C and from September to December 18-15 °C. Seasons are milder than in Nuwara Eliya. The forest cover in the South is evidence for its climatic richness.[2] References1. ^ {{dead link|date=November 2017}} 2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.mysrilanka.com/travel/theland/climate.htm|title=Climate in Sri Lanka|website=www.mysrilanka.com|access-date=2017-11-29}} External links
2 : Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka|Populated places in Sri Lanka |
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