Bulugahagoda Ambalama (Sinhala: බුළුගහගොඩ අම්බලම) is an old wayside rest situated near Bulugahagoda Railway Station in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. The old Jayasumanarama Viharaya is located about 150 m north of this Ambalama.
History
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 people to gather, hold meetings and serve as a public place in society. During the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, Ambalamas were spread all over the country. The Ambalama in Bulugahagoda is believed to be such structure built in the past.
The Structure
The Bulugahagoda Ambalama is a rectangular-shaped brick-mortar structure with 4 square pillars holding the roof. The roof is covered with Calicut clay tiles. A short wall is built around the building with a wooden gate at the front.