Dangara Kadulla Ambalama is a wayside rest in Nelawa village. It served as a resting spot for weary travellers journeying to far-off destinations.
Dangara Kadulla Ambalama D angara Kadulla Ambalama , also known as Muruthawa Ambalama (Sinhala: නැලව දඟරකඩුල්ල අම්බලම, මුරුතව අම්බලම) is an old resting house located on the wayside of Pannala-Muruthawa road in Nelawa village in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. The ancient Periyakadu Raja Maha Viharaya is situated about 700 m west of this Ambalama. History Ambalamas served as essential resting spots erected by locals for weary travellers journeying to far-off destinations. They were also used as a place for people to gather, hold meetings and serve as a public place
in society. Throughout the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, these structures were dispersed across the country. The Ambalama at Nelawa is believed to be one such structure built in the past. The Structure Among the other Ambalamas scattered across the country, the Ambalama at Nelawa holds a unique distinction with its hexagonal ground plan. Noteworthy for its architectural features, the roof boasts a hexagonal shape with two decks, supported by six pairs …
