Category: Locations
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Devundara (Dondra)
Legend : It is believed that from here Sugreeva king of the Vanara’s started his Onslaught on King Ravana’s forces. Location : On the Colombo – Matara main road Access : Colombo Matara main road Distance and Time : Distance from Colombo to the site : 164 km Time : 03 hrs Distance from Matara…
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Kelaniya Temple
Legend : It is believed that Kelaniya is the place from where King Vibeeshana ruled after being crowned by Lakshmana. As Lord Rama was in exile for 14 years, could not take part in any coronation ceremony, deputed his younger brother Prince Lakshmana to crown Vibeeshana. Today in this very place a Buddhist shrine and…
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Maanavari
Legend : Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed the Siva Lingam and prayed after the end of the war with King Ravana. This Lingam is called Ramalin gam because it was made by Lord Rama. Apart from this, the Lingam in Rameshwaram is the only Lingam in the world which is named…
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Divurumpola
Legend : This is the place where Sitadevi underwent “Agni” test. Sita reached her husband.Meeting him after such a long time, she was overcome by joyous emotion. But Lord Rama appeard to be lost in thought. At length he spoke, “I have killed my enemy. I have done my duty as a true king. But…
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Dunuwila
Legend : It is said that the Dunuvila is the place from where Lord Rama fired the Brahmaasthram at King Ravana and killed him. Dhunu means arrow and Vila Means Lake. This place got its name because Lord Rama fired his arrow from this lake. Location : Near the 40km post on the Hasalaka –…
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Thiru Ketheswaram
Legend : Thiru Ketheshwaram is the third Lingam in Lanka, which Lord Rama installed and prayed to get rid of the Brahmahasthi Dosham. Location : In Mannar Distance and Time : Distance from Anuradhapura to the site : 112 km Time : 02 hrs. Distance from Mannar to the site : 8.7 km Time :…
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Thotupola Kanda
Legend : Researchers believe that there were more than 5 airports which were used by King Ravana and his mighty army to land and take off their vimanas. These Vimanas were used as both goods and passenger carriers. Identified airports are Weregantota in Mahi yangana, Thotupola Kanda at Horton Plains, Usangoda on the Southern Coast,…
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Wariyapola in Kurunegala
Legend : Same as “Thotupola Kanda at Horton Plains” above. Location : Kurunegala Access : Distance from Kandy to the Kurunegala : 45 km Time : 01 hr 21 Minutes. Note : Very flat area surrounded by hills.
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Rumassala Sanjeevani Drops
Legend : During the war, both lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the lifesaving herbs from Himalaya. Lord Hanuman went to Himalayas, lifted the whole hill and brought it,as he was not able to identify the lifesaving…
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Yudhuganawa
Legend : It is said that this particular piece of land can never bear any vegetation as this served As the battlefield and had borne the brunt of destruction. Location : In the midst of the jungle Wasgamuwa Access : In side Wasgamuwa National Park. Accessible by 4 wheel drive jeep Distance and Time :…