Asupini Ella Falls

Asupini Ella is situated in Kandy District. According to folklore, a prince who escaped captivity from enemies crossed over the stream at this spot.
Asupini Ella Falls
Asupini Ella Falls

Asupini Ella Falls, also called Ahupini Ella (අහුපිනි ඇල්ල), is a waterfall cascading in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. The site can be reached by travelling through the Horewala-Deiyanwela road about 1.5 km distance from the Uduwella Bus Station. The fall is visible through the jungle.

Etymology

The name Asupini Ella is said to have evolved from "Asupitin Penna Ella" - the fall crossed over on horseback (Abeyawardana, 2002). According to folklore, a prince who escaped captivity from enemies had crossed over the stream at this spot.

The Falls

The waterfall is about 10 m in height and originates on the upper course of the Maha Oya, a stream that flows through Mawanella, Rambukkana and enters the sea in the Negombo area (Abeyawardana, 2002; Kautzsch, 1983).

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References

Books

1) Abeyawardana, H.A.P., 2002. Heritage of Sabaragamuwa: Major natural, cultural and historic sites. Sabaragamuwa Development Bank and The Central Bank of Sri Lanka. ISBN: 955-575-077-7. pp.78-79.
2) Kautzsch, E., 1983. A guide to the waterfalls of Sri Lanka: Tisara Prakasakayo. p.56.

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1) Ahupni Ella by D.V.Mervin is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

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