Category: Locations
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Kataragama
Legend : This is the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam at Kataragama. Lord Karthikeya was requested to go to the battlefield by Lord lndra on the last day of war. This was done to protect Lord Rama from the wrath of Brahma asthram shot by King Ravana which otherwise would have weakened Lord Rama. Brahmaasthram…
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Ravana Cave
Legend : These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage. These tunnels networked all the important cities, airports and dairy farms. A close look at these tunnels indicates that they are man-made and not…
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lshtripura
Legend : lshtripura means an area of women in Sinhalese. It is believed that this was one of the places to which King Ravana shifted Sitadevi as a precautionary measure after lord Hanuman’s advent. It is said that Sitadevi took bath in nearby stream and dried her hair sitting on a rock and put clips…
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Kanniya hot water springs
Legend : It is believed that Kanniya is the place where King Ravana carried out the last rites for his mother. When he was not able to find water to perform his rites, he in sheer anger pierced the ground with his trishul seven times, and water started gushing out immediately. It is believed that…
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Great World’s End Drop
Legend : World’s end or Pathala Lok is the place where King Ravana had hidden both Lord Rama and Lakshmana who were later rescued by Lord Hanuman who carried them back on his broad shoulders. Location : In Horton Plains (closer to Nuwara Eliya) Distance and Time : Distance from Nuwara Eliya to the site…
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Ussangoda
Legend : According to Rama yana, after meeting Sitadevi Lord Hanuman decided to test the strength of the mighty King Ravana and his army of Rakshasas. In the events that unfolded Lord Hanuman’s tail was set on fire by the rakshasas, who in turn went on to torch some parts of King Ravana’s empire. It…
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Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
Legend : It is believed that Lord Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi from these hills of Ramboda. Location : Thawalamtenne, Ramboda Access : Kandy – NuwaraEliya road (40km post on A5 route) Time : 05 hrs – 5 min walk Note : This is situated within the Dutch Fort. People are allowed to walk to…
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Gurulupotha
Legend : It is believed that there was an aircraft repair center in the capital city of King Ravana. In Valmiki’s depiction King Ravana’s Vimana resembled a huge peacock. The Vimana in Sinhala language means Dhandu Monara which is known as flying peacock, and hence the name Gurulupotha, which means parts of birds. Location :…
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Sita Kotuwa
Legend : It is believed that the city of Lankapura once stood in these jungles.The city had a beautiful palace for queen Mandothari surrounded by waterfalls, streams and varieties of flora and fauna. Sitadevi was kept in this palace until she was moved to Ashoka Vatika. Sita Kotuwa means Sita’s fort and got its name…
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Thiru Koneswaram
Legend : Thiru Koneshwaram was built by sage Agasthyar as per the instructions of Lord Shiva who was impressed by the devotion of King Ravana. This place has the uniqueness of the Lord building a temple for his devotee as a reward for his devotion. Lord Rama also oered his prayers on his return to…