Ranamune Pihilla and Ambalama
The Ranamune Pihilla , also known as the Ranamune Water Spout , and the Ambalama (Sinhala: රණමුනේ පිහිල්ල සහ අම්බලම) are situated in Kothmale in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. Ranamune Pihilla Folklore
According to folklore, the history of this place is related to Prince Dutugemunu [(reign 161-137 B.C.) Abeywardana, 2004]. It is said that the sward of the prince had been hidden here for protection when he comes from Ruhuna to Maya Rata seeking shelter. After the death of King Kavantissa (the farther of Prince Dutugemunu), the prince had to leave for war having taken the sward from this spot (Abeywardana, 2004). However, the same folklore is found associated with Dehadu Kadulla , an ancient monument located near to Kothmale Maha Seya .
Presently, many people come to this place for washing and bathing purposes. Ranamune Ambalama Ambalamas are traditional resting places built by locals to accommodate
wayfarers who were travelling to distant places. They were also used as a place for peopl…
