Uthuwankanda is a mountain located in Mawanella. According to locals, it was the hideout of Sura Saradiel, a bandit known as Robin Hood of Sri Lanka.
Uthuwankanda Saradiel's Rock U thuwankanda , also known as Saradiel's rock (Sinhala: උතුවන්කන්ද), is a mountain [430 m (1,410.76 ft. amsl)] located in Mawanella in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. According to locals, Uthuwankanda was the hideout of Sura Saradiel, a bandit popularly known among the people as the Robin Hood of Sri Lanka. Saradiel Deekirikevage Saradiel, popularly known as Utuwankande Sura Saradiel (1832-1864) is famous among the locals as a figure who supports the poor and the downtrodden by robbing the British administrators and their native supports (Abeyawardana, 2002). Uthuwankanda Mountain was his hideout and from there he carried out numerous raids. However, Saradiel was captured by Police and taken to the gallows on 7 May 1864. You may want to read these posts : Beligammana Viharaya Mountains in Sri Lanka Saradiel Village Sabhan Memorial Presently, the area including the Uthuwankanda rock has been promoted as a destination for cultural tourism by the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council. A tunnel discover…
