tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43584463420600930362024-03-19T14:17:45.334+05:30LankapradeepaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1951125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-62136805877466943832024-03-09T23:56:00.004+05:302024-03-09T23:58:34.887+05:30Wehella Weluwanarama ViharayaNot to be confused with Parawahera Weluwanarama Viharaya
Thorapitiya Weluwanarama Purana Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: වේහැල්ල තෝරපිටිය වේළුවනාරාම පුරාණ මහා විහාරය) Veluvanarama Viharayais a Buddhist temple situated in Wehella village in Matara District, Sri Lanka.
History
The temple was established in 1722 by Wehelle Sri Dhammadinna Thera [(b.29 May 1679 - d.28 May 1775) Gnanawimala, 1975; Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0XMQH+Q65, Radampola, Sri Lanka5.9893629 80.6781513-22.320870936178846 45.521901299999996 34.299596736178842 115.8344013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-17091645386691670492024-03-09T21:21:00.007+05:302024-03-09T21:46:34.553+05:30Bandara Kandura Ambalama
Bandara Kandura Ambalama (Sinhala: බණ්ඩර කඳුර අම්බලම) is an old resting house situated on the wayside of Medipokuna road, about 1 km distance from the Bambarapana junction on the Welimada-Udapussellawa road in Badulla District, Sri Lanka.
History
Ambalamas are traditional resting places built by locals to provide shelter for travellers journeying to far-off destinations. They also served as Unknownnoreply@blogger.com02X37+66, Nikagolla, Sri Lanka7.0030269 80.9630916-21.307206936178844 45.8068416 35.313260736178847 116.1193416tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-72512531914117999892024-03-09T16:59:00.001+05:302024-03-09T17:00:28.039+05:30Uda Peekwella Gangathilaka Viharaya
Gangathilaka Viharaya (Sinhala: උඩුපීක්වැල්ල ගංගාතිලක විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated on the southern bank of Nilwala Ganga River in Uda Peekwella village near Matara town in Matara District, Sri Lanka. The temple is the ancient shrine at Uggal-bevula that is mentioned in several Sandesha poems.
History
The name Peekwella is thought to have come into parlance by combining an Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0WHW5+Q3W, Tangalle Rd, Matara, Sri Lanka5.9469411 80.5577228-22.363292736178845 45.401472799999993 34.257174936178842 115.7139728tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-86622763067715103132024-03-09T15:56:00.006+05:302024-03-09T16:01:58.588+05:30Malegoda Pushparama Viharaya
Sri Pushparama Purana Viharaya (Sinhala: මලේගොඩ ශ්රී පුෂ්පාරාම පුරාණ විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Malegoda village near Payagala in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. The temple is popular among the devotees for the giant Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) on its premises.
History
Malegoda Pushparama temple is said to have been established around 2344 B.E. (1800 A.D.) and Habarakada Vipassi Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0GXRJ+P8G, Katukurunda, Sri Lanka6.5417910999999993 79.980792499999993-21.768442736178848 44.824542499999993 34.852024936178843 115.13704249999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-51971137041941506222024-03-03T14:56:00.007+05:302024-03-09T14:58:21.560+05:30Wellodaya Ubesekararamaya
Sri Ubesekararamaya (Sinhala: වැල්ලෝඩය ශ්රී උබේසේකරාරාමය) වැල්ලඕඩය උබේසේකර ආරාමය Wella-Odayais a Buddhist temple situated in Wellodaya village near Rekawa in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.
History
The temple is said to have been established during the Buddhist revival in the coastal areas in the 19th century (Abeyawardana, 2004)). The image house or the Buddha shrine of the temple Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Wellodeya Rd, Sri Lanka6.0628728999999986 80.8749768-22.247360936178847 45.7187268 34.37310673617884 116.0312268tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-25211681970053750312024-03-03T13:29:00.005+05:302024-03-03T13:30:43.514+05:30Karawwa Ambalama
Karawwa Ambalama (Sinhala: කරව්ව අම්බලම), is an old resting house situated at the Karawwa junction on the wayside of Horawela-Pitigala road in Galle District, Sri Lanka. Presently, it is used as a bus stop.
History
Ambalamas are traditional resting places built by locals to provide shelter for travellers journeying to far-off destinations. They served as communal hubs for gatherings, meetings, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Karawwa Ambalama, Pitigala, Sri Lanka6.3479890999999986 80.2337107-21.962244736178846 45.0774607 34.658222936178845 115.3899607tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-33548809462167924122024-03-03T13:12:00.001+05:302024-03-03T13:13:45.613+05:30Kamburupitiya Ambalama
Kamburupitiya Ambalama (Sinhala: කඹුරුපිටිය අම්බලම), is an old resting house situated at the roundabout of Kamburupitiya junction in Matara District, Sri Lanka.
History
Ambalamas are traditional resting places built by locals to provide shelter for travellers journeying to far-off destinations. They served as communal hubs for gatherings, meetings, and public interactions. During the 16th, 17th Unknownnoreply@blogger.com08 School Road, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka6.0803186 80.566569-22.229915236178847 45.410319 34.390552436178844 115.722819tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-44679792701970317802024-03-02T14:57:00.003+05:302024-03-09T17:10:36.264+05:30Samudratheera Viharaya (Kamburugamuwa)
Purana Samudratheera Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: පුරාණ සමුද්රතීර මහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Kamburugamuwa village on a cliff by the sea in Matara District, Sri Lanka. Surrounded by a coconut grove, the image house and Stupa of the temple stand atop the cliff's highest point while the monks' residence rests at a lower elevation.
History
As mentioned above the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0WGQ3+FC8, Kamburugamuwa, Sri Lanka5.9386892 80.503544-22.371544636178847 45.347294000000005 34.248923036178844 115.659794tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-19885223632744787882024-03-02T13:07:00.011+05:302024-03-09T22:09:47.678+05:30Vidyanikethana Piriven Viharaya
Vidyanikethana Piriven Viharaya, also known as Ilangangoda Purana Viharaya (Sinhala: සපුගොඩ විද්යානිකේතන පිරිවෙන් විහාරය, ඉලංගන්ගොඩ පුරාණ විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Sapugoda near Kamburupitiya in Matara District, Sri Lanka.
History
Although this site is said to have a history running back more than 200 years, the present temple has no structures surviving from that period (Unknownnoreply@blogger.com03HJ5+MVW, Akuressa - Kamburupitiya Rd, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka6.0817304 80.559712199999993-22.228503436178848 45.403462199999993 34.391964236178843 115.71596219999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-12446615375341896002024-02-25T12:39:00.002+05:302024-02-25T12:41:13.156+05:30Jayasumanarama Viharaya (Palathuduwa)
Jayasumanarama Viharaya (Sinhala: පලතුඩුව ජයසුමනාරාම විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Palathuduwa village near Tangalle in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.
The Buddha Shrine
The Buddha shrine, preaching hall, monks' dwelling and the Chapter House building at Palathuduwa temple are considered old monuments of archaeological value. Of them, the Buddha shrine preserves a valuable Unknownnoreply@blogger.com03Q5W+CWW, Walgameliya, Sri Lanka6.0586215 80.7973093-22.251612336178844 45.641059299999995 34.368855336178846 115.9535593tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-62379250600763194032024-02-25T11:57:00.006+05:302024-02-25T12:17:43.055+05:30Bodhimaluwa Raja Maha Viharaya (Raluwa)
Bodhimaluwa Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: බෝධිමළුව රජමහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Raluwa village near Medamulana in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.
The Buddha Shrine
The site consists of an old Buddha shrine containing valuable sculptures and murals following the traditional art style of the Kandyan Period. A seated Buddha statue accompanied by two figures of Sariputta (left) and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com05PHX+FMM, Raluwa, Sri Lanka6.1787131 80.7491668-22.131520736178846 45.5929168 34.488946936178849 115.9054168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-4676122214719622162024-02-23T12:49:00.004+05:302024-02-25T12:08:58.980+05:30Kapugampotha Purana Viharaya
Kapugampotha Purana Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: කපුගම්පොත පුරාණ රජමහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Kapugampotha village in Mandaduwa Gramasewa Division in Weeraketiya in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.
History
According to local belief, this temple has its roots running back to the time of King Saddhatissa (137-119 B.C.) of Anuradhapura. The dilapidated Stupa on the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com05Q7G+CH3, Marakada, Sri Lanka6.1635076 80.776433099999991-22.146726236178846 45.620183099999991 34.473741436178848 115.93268309999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-30846540909488466232024-02-23T08:56:00.001+05:302024-02-23T08:57:58.765+05:30Maramba Raja Maha Viharaya
Maramba Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: මාරඹ රජමහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Maramba village near Akuressa in Matara District, Sri Lanka.
History
The Siri Siduhathwatha poem mentions that Ketagoda Sri Rathanajothi Thera, a Buddhist monk of Siyam Nikaya who came to the low county in 1767 pioneered in building 18 temples in the Southern Province (Ranaweera, 2015). Of them, the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com04FJP+58, Maramba, Sri Lanka6.1304652 80.4858565-22.179768636178846 45.3296065 34.440699036178842 115.6421065tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-24065417204482055002024-02-18T15:49:00.004+05:302024-02-18T19:53:17.302+05:30Uduwila Diya Bibula
Uduwila Diya Bibula (Sinhala: උඩුවිල දිය බිබුල) is a natural spring situated in Uduwila village situated north of Bambarenda in Matara District, Sri Lanka. Located in the middle of a paddy field, it is one of the few freshwater springs found in the area. Presently, the site has become a popular bathing spot among travellers.
Water springsA spring represents the organic movement of groundwater Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0XJ9W+VGJ, Matara, Sri Lanka5.9696831 80.6462834-22.340550736178844 45.4900334 34.279916936178843 115.8025334tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-33514282400037321492024-02-18T15:15:00.010+05:302024-03-09T17:12:01.087+05:30Galkanda Viharaya (Bambarenda)Not to be confused with Galkanda Viharaya (Horampella)
Galkanda Purana Viharaya (Sinhala: බඹරැන්ද ගල්කන්ද පුරාණ විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Bambarenda village near Dikwella in Matara District, Sri Lanka.
History
The exact establishment date of this temple is unknown. However, the Katapaya-type inscription (Shakabdam Geerasatyam) which is engraved on the stone door frame of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0XJ8W+MXJ, Hunnadeniya, Sri Lanka5.9666811 80.647367199999991-22.343552736178847 45.491117199999991 34.276914936178848 115.80361719999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-199805849797278282024-02-17T21:08:00.006+05:302024-02-17T21:11:00.489+05:30Nalagama Ganegoda Viharaya
Ganegama Purana Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: නලගම ගණේගොඩ පුරාණ රජමහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Nalagama (east) near Tangalle in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.
The Image House
The image house (the Buddha shrine) of Ganegoda Viharaya is considered an important monument of archaeological value. It preserves a collection of murals following the art tradition of the Kandyan Unknownnoreply@blogger.com03Q6H+GF7, Tangalle, Sri Lanka6.0612988 80.778624999999991-22.248935036178846 45.622374999999991 34.371532636178848 115.93487499999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-3345246859737379492024-02-17T15:38:00.004+05:302024-02-17T17:48:16.865+05:30Ehelepola Harem (Ratnapura)
The building known as Ehelepola Harem (Sinhala: ඇහැළේපොල අදිකාරම්ගේ අන්තඃපුර මාළිගාව) is situated near Ferguson High School premises in Ratnapura Town, Sri Lanka. It is believed to have been used as the harem of Ehelepola Nilame (1773-1829 A.D.), a courtier of the Kingdom of Kandy.
History
Ehelepola Nilame
Ehelapola, who held the position of Pallegampahe Adigar was the Maha Nilame fromUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0M9MX+37M, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka6.6827046999999986 80.3981816-21.627529136178847 45.2419316 34.992938536178841 115.5544316tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-663363060819972312024-02-11T13:35:00.002+05:302024-02-17T15:00:18.712+05:30Dangara Kadulla Ambalama
Dangara Kadulla Ambalama (Sinhala: නැලව දඟරකඩුල්ල 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 destinationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0HCGF+CRW, Muruthawa, Sri Lanka7.5761142 80.4246-20.734119636178846 45.26835 35.886348036178845 115.58085tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-84905995185536282512024-02-11T12:51:00.002+05:302024-02-11T12:52:34.258+05:30Gerekmedilla Raja Maha Viharaya
Gerekmedilla Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: අරඹේපොල ගැරැක්මැඩිල්ල රජමහා විහාරය) Garakmadilla Viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated in Arambepola village near Alawathugoda town in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. It is one of the temples that belongs to the Malawathu Maha Vihara Chapter.
HistoryThe name Gerekmedilla is thought to have evolved from breaking the word Garuka-Mandapa (the pavilion ofUnknownnoreply@blogger.com09JX6+3XQ, Arambepola, Sri Lanka7.3977039000000007 80.6124988-20.912529936178846 45.4562488 35.707937736178849 115.7687488tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-37397828485261730202024-02-10T21:48:00.004+05:302024-02-11T12:43:26.363+05:30Kachchativu Island and Church (Sri Lanka)
Kachchativu Island Kachchatheevuis an islet that lies about 15 miles northeast of Rameshwaram and approximately 14 miles southwest of Delft Island within the territorial waters of Sri Lanka. Located in Palk Strait, the island is one mile long, 300 yards broad and extends into an area of 285.2 acres (Raju, 2009). There are no permanent inhabitants or any permanent structures on the island other Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526, India9.2618979 79.301484500000015-19.048335936178844 44.145234500000015 37.572131736178846 114.45773450000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-284870016948399982024-02-10T17:24:00.003+05:302024-02-11T09:20:50.885+05:30Brahmi Inscriptions in Sri Lanka
Numerous Brahmi inscriptions are scattered across Sri Lanka, particularly in the dry zone encompassing the North, North Central, North Western, Southern, and Uva Provinces and they give an indication of the early settlements of the Sinhalese (Dias, 2001; Paranavitana, 1970). The language used in all these Brahmi inscriptions is an Indo-Aryan language (known as Old Sinhala/ Sinhala Prakrit) and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-60758910855447257362024-02-03T17:47:00.000+05:302024-02-03T17:47:58.050+05:30Kalalpitiya Viharaya
Kalalpitiya Viharaya, also known as Kshetraramaya or Wele Pansala (Sinhala: කලල්පිටිය විහාරය), is a Buddhist temple situated in Kalalpitiya village near Ukuwela town in Matale District, Sri Lanka.
History
Sri Lankan ancient texts such as Pujavaliya (13th century) and Asgiri Talpata (18th century) have recorded that 500 Buddhist monks gathered at Alokalena or Alulena (present Alu Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0CJH7+4P3, Matale, Sri Lanka7.4276681 80.614262099999991-20.882565736178847 45.458012099999991 35.737901936178844 115.77051209999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-58154374705181914332024-02-03T14:54:00.008+05:302024-02-03T14:56:09.392+05:30Beligala Viharaya (Balangoda)Not to be confused with Baligala Viharaya (Kegalle)
Beligala Viharaya (Sinhala: බලංගොඩ බෙලිගල විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Pallekanda village near Balangoda town in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka.
History
In popular folklore, the origins of this temple intertwine with the storied reign of King Valagamba (103, 88-77 B.C.) of Anuradhapura. Legend has it that the cave of this site Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0JMMC+34W Beligala Rajamaha Viharaya, Beligala Rajamaha Vihara Rd, Sri Lanka6.6327473 80.670329-21.677486536178847 45.514078999999995 34.942981136178844 115.826579tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-74693249526916854902024-01-28T13:58:00.003+05:302024-01-28T14:01:02.701+05:30Pekoe Trail (Sri Lanka)
The Pekoe Trail is an extensive 300-kilometre curated long-distance walking route that meanders through the breathtaking landscapes of the Central Highlands in Sri Lanka. This trail offers travellers an immersive and enriching experience, showcasing the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and tea plantations that are characteristic of this region. It stands as Sri Lanka's inaugural Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4358446342060093036.post-38642600164363992622024-01-28T13:51:00.008+05:302024-01-28T13:54:01.772+05:30Suramba Ella Falls (Punahela)
Suramba Ella Falls (Sinhala: සුරඹ ඇල්ල) graces the picturesque landscapes of Punahela in the Kegalle District, adding to the natural allure of Sri Lanka. This charming waterfall, standing proudly at a height of 15 meters, is a delightful gem waiting to be discovered by those who venture into the scenic heart of the island.
The Falls
Situated along the Ruwanwella Bulathkohupitiya route, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com038P6+XF4, Kegalle-Bulathkohupitiya-Karawanella Hwy, Bulathkohupitiya, Sri Lanka7.087334900000001 80.311180400000012-21.222898936178844 45.154930400000012 35.397568736178847 115.46743040000001