Mahagal Wewa is a reservoir situated in Badulla and Hambantota Districts. It is said to have been constructed by Mahasen, a regional king of Ruhuna.
Mahagal Wewa M ahagal Wewa (Sinhala: මහගල් වැව) is a reservoir situated in Badulla and Hambantota Districts, Sri Lanka. The ancient Padikemgala Raja Maha Viharaya lies on the border of this reservoir. History The history of this reservoir dates back to the Anuradhapura Period . It is said to have been constructed by Mahasen, a regional king of Ruhuna (Abeyawardana, 2004). The reservoir was renovated during the 1950s-1960s period (Abeyawardana, 2004; Arumugam, 1969). You may want to read these posts : Magalle Wewa Mahagalgamuwa Wewa The Reservoir The reservoir has been built by damming the waters of the Maha Ara stream (Abeyawardana, 2004; Arumugam, 1969). The bund of it is about 3,900 ft. long and the water is extending in an area of about 240 acres at its full supply level (Arumugam, 1969). It has one spill and one sluice (Arumugam, 1969). Related Posts Read Also References Books 1) Abeyawardana, H.A.P., 2004. Heritage of Ruhuna: Major natural, cultural and historic sites. Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lank…
