Bata atha Agro Technology Park

 Bata Atha Agro Technology Park is located in the village of Batatha in the Ambalantota Divisional Secretariat Division in the Hambantota District, facing the Matara - Kataragama Main Road.  The 50 acre Batatha Agro Technology Park is the second agro technology park in Sri Lanka apart from the Gannoruwa Agro Technology Park.

 At the front entrance of the park, there is an attractive pair of hand-carved monuments which are said to have been created for the farmers. It symbolizes the connection between the farmer and the agriculture.

 It belongs to the Information Technology and Communication Unit of the Department of Agriculture.

Nilaveli beach

 About 18 km from the Trincomalee town on the Trincomalee-Pulmudai road in the Eastern Province, a beautiful artist creates the first dawn of the millennium with blue ink.  It was a paradise for foreign tourists.  Within the Trincomalee District of the Eastern Province, there are many wonders of Sri Lanka's natural beauty and many ancient sites of great historical significance. 

 Among the places that have always attracted the attention of local and foreign tourists, the serene beaches with their soothing white beaches are a sight to behold.  Nilaveli beach is a huge beach with a large pool of water. If you go to Nilaveli beach, you can have another unique and inspiring opportunity.  Pigeon Island, or Pigeon Island, is a natural reserve just a few miles off the coast.  A boat ride is a must to reach this biodiversity hotspot.  

During the trip, you will have the opportunity to experience the wonders of this island full of pigeons as well as the beauty of the sea fish.  .  However, April to October is the best time to visit the East Coast.

Madhu Church

 The grand feast of the historic Madhu Church will be held in grand style on the 15th of this month.  It is the Feast of the Ascension of the Mothers.

 This great festival which is being held at the Madhu Sacred Area in the Vanni is the main pilgrimage festival of the Christians in this country.  During this festival, many Christians camp at the Madhu Shrine for more than a week and prepare for the Madhu festival.  Madhu Church is undoubtedly one of the most important Christian places of worship in the country.

 Madhu Shrine is also a place of worship for all believers for over 400 years.

 Devotees have not been able to go there for 30 years due to terrorist threats, but they have never forgotten the kindness shown to them by the Madhu mothers.  This is the eighth year that the Madhumatha festival is being celebrated after the liberation of the country from terrorism.

 Devotees believe that Mother Marada Madhu, who resides in the Vanni forest, is a loving mother who miraculously heals the sick and provides relief to the needy in all possible ways.  This is why tens of thousands of devotees flock to the Madhu shrine all year round from all over the island.  It is true that the Madhu sacred ground has always been a sacred place of unity where all people are treated equally.  Its devotees pray to God in Sinhala, Tamil and English together with the languages ​​they know.  Due to this the great services at the Madhu Shrine are also multilingual.  Not only Sinhala and Tamil ethnic groups but also people of different religions visit the Madhu Shrine.

 The story of the highly revered Mysterious Goddess statue in the Marudamadu sacred area dates back to the Portuguese period when Christianity was introduced to the country.  When the Dutch came after the Portuguese era, the Catholics were greatly persecuted.  For this reason, a group of Catholics who had escaped from the Dutch and sought refuge in the village of Sinna Maruda Madhu from Mante built small huts and lodged in them.  In one of the huts, the devotees took steps to keep the statue of Maruda Madhu Mata and continue their religious activities.  This happened during the period 1658 - 1687.

 It was in 1687 that Father Juscevas, who had decided to help the Catholics in Sri Lanka after hearing the sad news, came to Sri Lanka.

 A report written in 1701 reveals the construction of the first church in the Madhu sacred area.  This church was built in an area that was ruled by Sinhala kings outside the Dutch rule.  It is no secret that Father Jusevas, who came from Goa, India at that time, also received permission from the kings of Kandy to carry out his religious activities.

 However, the story of the Catholics in Mannar was not so easy.  Even before the Dutch came to this country in 1544, more than 500 Catholics had to be sacrificed at Thottaveli in Mannar at the wrath of the Hindu kings of Jaffna.  In fact, Sankili massacred those devotees with swords.  It is said that the Catholics who survived the tragedy continued their religious activities without fear.  At the same time, an idol of the Mother of God was placed in one place in Manthai and worship began.  It was a place that attracted all Catholics.  When the Dutch began their persecution, the Manthai Catholics were also targeted.  Frightened by this, a group of Catholics removed the statue from its place, hid in the jungle, and hid in a thicket.  After that we will not hear much about the Mother of God statue.  Meanwhile, the Mother of God reveals information about a statue hidden in a palm tree to a woman who appeared in a dream.  This is the beginning of the story of the Madhu shrine.  The worship of the Mother of God which started with the statue of Madhumatha in a small hut in 1701 is transformed into a small church  The foundation stone of the present church was laid in 1872 during the reign of Bishop Andrew Mellison with the religious freedom granted by the British.

 Even today the Madhu sacred area is in the dense jungle.  As soon as one speaks of the Madhu Church, one is reminded of the majestic statue of Goddess Maradamadu in the midst of a majestic forest and the majestic statue of Goddess Daya perched on its altar.

 The Maradamadu Pilgrimage is a journey that one cannot go on once again.

 The Maradamadu pilgrimage, which intensifies the devotion of the Mariottamas, seems to have become a separate pilgrimage culture.  There are many prayers, wishes and hymns inherent in Maduwandana which are spread in different languages.

 ‘Mother Japamala who appears in the forest where the tiger bears live and showers mercy.  Devotees bow down at the feet of Mother Marudamadu and pray for Mother Japamala, who sympathizes with her slaves like a working mother in the Vanni forest.

 Devotees who go to Madhu Church with great devotion do not return with any intention.  Promising to see her again.

 Therefore ... Finally, 'Mother Marada Madhu, the time has come for you to leave your romantic land, which shines with this sweet and beautiful sri, and which we will never forget in our hearts.  Devotees pray with tears in their eyes, 'Dear Mother, how can you walk alone with us? Do not end the journey of seeing your holy face on this journey.'

 The Madhu festival is a festival that brings together Catholics in Sri Lanka as well as all the bishops of the country.  If there is a Bishop in Sri Lanka, whether he has made a statement or not, he will join the inaugural service held in the open pavilion of the Madhu Church.  At worst, they even go there with their minds.  It is a wonderful wedding that is not to be missed by devotees and clergy alike.

 Heavy carts, wagons and pedestrians are now used by vehicles.  This pilgrimage, which was in full swing at that time, should never have been a fun one.  It must be a journey to meet God, the midwives, with a sincere heart.

Nine Arch Bridge

 The nine-arched building was erected at Gotuwala between the two railway stations of Ella and Demodara during the British colonial period.  Located at a height of about 3100 feet above sea level, this 99.6 feet high bridge is known in Sinhala as the "Bridge of the Nine Sky".  When one looks below it, one can see the 'nine heavens' through the nine arches.  Hence the Sinhala name is used.  This bridge is also known as the 'Bridge of the Sky'.

 Types of liquids used - stone, brick and cement

 Total length 300 feet (91.44 m) [1]

 Width 25 feet (7.62 m)

 80 feet (24.38 m) high

 Arches- Number9

 This massive bridge is made entirely of stone, brick and cement without a single piece of steel.  The bridge was finally opened in 1921.

 Legend has it that when the construction of the bridge began, World War I broke out and the steel stockpiled for the site was seized and used for war-related projects.  When the work stopped, the locals came forward and built the bridge out of stone bricks and cement without steel.

 A story about the origin of this bridge was published in the Mawbima newspaper.  According to this article, the construction of this bridge was carried out by P.K.  It is believed to have been carried out by a man named Appuhamy.  He is said to have lived in a village called Keppetipola Melimada.  According to one of his sons, who now lives in the house, P.K.  Appuhamy was born in 1870 and is a popular drummer and devil dancer.  One day he lost another drumming competition to a drummer at a party and returned home in traditional devil costume.

 The railroad was under construction at the time and the British man who saw him in his clothes was horrified to see him near the Ohio train station.  But a connection was later established between them, and Appuhamy assisted in the construction of the railway by supplying labor to Britain.

 As the construction approached the gap between the two mountains, British engineers became alarmed by a square at the bottom of the gap.  Safe anchoring of bridge towers was a problem.  By now Appuhamy had won the confidence of the engineers and asked them to hand over the construction of this huge bridge to him.  After being rejected for the first time, they finally agreed to hand over this massive task to Appuhamy.

 He started work around 1913, and he took his men and built brick towers on these rock beds until large boulders filled the bottom to fill this gap.  He had been working there for about a year and the British had doubts about the structural integrity of the bridge as construction costs were very low.

 On the first train ride, Appuhamy confirmed that he was lying under the bridge, and he is said to have fulfilled that promise when the railroad first opened.

 It is said that the English later paid him the balance and took the silver coins from four carts from Colombo, where he fed the villagers of Parabedda and Puranwela for two days and gave them one silver coin each.

Ella Rock

 Located at the end of the Poonagala Range, 'Ella Gala' is a specialty of the mountain range in the middle of the Phineas forest.  It takes about an hour and a half to climb the 500-foot-high mountain, but the total trek is more than three miles [3 km].

Battalangunduwa Island

 Battalangunduwa Island covers an area of ​​145.53 hectares.  The area of ​​Palliyawatta Island is 60.89 hectares and Uchchimune is 449.3 hectares.  715.14 hectares at the moment.  The farthest of these archipelagos is Battalanguduwa.  Battalangunduwa Island is located 25 nautical miles from Kalpitiya Jetty.  Palliyawatta Island is the adjacent island.  The shortest distance from Battalangunduwa Island to India is about 111 nautical miles.  The archipelago that stretches across the Northwest Sea on the map of Lak is four days old.  This archipelago, which can be described as one of nature's wonders, is also a unique feature of the proposed tourism project in Kalpitiya.

         Bounded by the Puttalam Lagoon and the ocean, this picturesque archipelago is a major tourist attraction.  Even so, owning one is still beyond the reach of the average fisherman.  Battalangunduwa, Palliyawatta, Dam 1, Dam 2, Dam 3, Uchchimune, Ippantivu, Periya Arichchal, Sinnarichchal, Eramutivu, Sinna Eramutivu, Eramutivu West, Kakativu, and Mohottuwarama arelands.  From this archipelago, Mohottuwarama, Uchchimune, Battalangunduwa and Palliyawatta are the islands inhabited by the fishing community.  The other islands are inhabited by migrant fishermen only part of the year.  Two passenger boats ply from the Kalpitiya jetty to the islands.  Every day at 8:30 am, the normal passenger boat service begins.  The islands can be reached in about three hours.  The fare is Rs. 350 per passenger.  Luxury passenger transport with comfortable seating and safety is also in operation.  Advance bookings are required.  Both boats are owned by Mark Sujith, a resident of Negombo.  Islanders meet many of their daily needs on these passenger boats.  These include drinking water, salt for ice cream, ice and food.  On reaching Battalangunduwa Island and Palliyawatta Island, you will pass many islands such as Anawasala, Iramathev, Sinna Arichchal, Periya Arichchal, Ippantivu, Aligaha Kele, Kimbula Bay, etc.

 Battalangunduwa and Palliyawatta are located to the east of Serakkuliya, Wanathawilluwa, Eluwankulama, River Wadiya, Dam Mundalama, to the west Eratiya Theev, Dam, Kollan Cemetery, Palugahathure, Kudiramale Kanda.  The majority of the island's inhabitants are migrant fishermen from the Negombo area.  But most of their lives have been spent on Battalangunduwa or Palliyawatta Island.  Therefore, it is appropriate to refer to the island as the home of these fishermen.

 Although most of the islanders are of Sinhala origin, they speak Tamil.  Many older fishermen do not have a definite name, surname or birth certificate.  They are known by many aliases such as Kira, Baba, Yaka, Raju.  But we learned that many such old fishermen had been evicted from the island by their relatives because of the lack of facilities on the island.  The proud fishing life of the islanders is now being severely challenged.  The current economic and social background has put an unbearable pressure on them.  Moreover, even nature seems to be engaged in a conspiracy to drive these people off the island, right now, right now.  Life on the island is currently costly.  Many fishermen have told us that rising fuel prices have made fishing a losing gamble.  "The days of coming home without fuel are endless," they say.  The cost of living on the island is also very high.  Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in at least two places.  Because of this, some fishermen have a tendency to leave the islands.  Fishermen on Battalangunduwa Island as well as Palliyawatta Island are increasingly leaving their islands.  Accordingly, there is a clear decline in the fishing industry as well.  “Fishermen running a net” The island had a prosperous season.  Gradually, the seafood overcame all the disasters on the island.  The small islands of Muktale and Settu, near Palliyawatta Island, were completely submerged.  The island called Vella was completely separated from the church garden island and the crocodile bay was newly created.  There were about 300 coconut trees on the dam island.  There was a large well that supplied drinking water to the neighboring islands.  Today there is no sign of any of that.  At present only one-third of the church estate remains.  Church Garden Catholic Church, completely submerged.  The islanders who slept in peace are now at sea.  “There are no health facilities for the islanders.  There is no other option but the pill requested from the naval base.  In the past, in case of illness or an accident, one had to reach the Kalpitiya Hospital after a difficult three and a half hour sea voyage.  Currently the situation is a bit different (a Navy jet can reach the land in about 20 minutes. A Navy soldier told us).  Several times in the history of the island, there have been reports of boat births on the way to the Kalpitiya Hospital.  The traditional midwives in the Battalion gang as well as in the church garden, as well as the paramedics, have now left the island.  Pregnant mothers as well as chronic patients are not allowed on the island.  The island fishermen have made this collective decision for their own good.  A government school was started in 1979 on Palliyawatta Island.  Assistant teachers Harrell Manchanayake and Tennakoon have taken over the school.  On May 14, 1989, the then Fisheries Minister Pestus Perera opened an island jetty.  1990 Palliyawatta police post opened.  There is no school today.  No students either.  There is nothing left on the island except the ruins of a police checkpoint.  The Battalangunduwa school has also been closed.  It was not a government school but was started on April 30, 2000 by the Catholic Church in Chilaw with the assistance of the Zedek Institute under the patronage of Rev. Frank Marcus, a former Bishop.  Today, there are about 100 families in Battalangundu, which provided shelter to about 3,000 fishing families.

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Galle Fort

 Galle Fort is a fort built by the Portuguese in the Galle area.  It was later modernized by the Dutch in the 17th century and now dates back 400 years.  Today, two gates are used to access the fort. Many government office buildings have been maintained along the fort wall to this day.  Named a World Heritage Site, Galle Fort is a beautiful and ancient object.  Galle Fort is located on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka.

It is a World Heritage Site completed by the Portuguese in 1588 and later extensively modernized by the Dutch in the 17th century.  The United Nations has acknowledged that the Galle Fort is of ancient value. It is known as the Dutch Fort or the Galle Wall. The Dutch Fort has been renovated.

Ruwanweli Maha Seya

 Not to mention that Ruwanweli Seya, which shines brightly in the sky of Rajarata, is the most revered dagoba in our country.  Thuparamaya in Anuradhapura Sacred City, Shnari Maha Bodhi, Basawakkulama Wewa etc.  Ruwanweli Seya is also known as “Ruwanmali Seya”, Mahathupaya and Swarnamali Maha Chaitya.

 During the reign of King Dutugemunu, when the stupa was to be constructed, there was a palm tree on the land to be constructed.  Legend has it that it had to be cut down and that it was named Swarnamali Maha Chaitya in honor of a goddess who lived on the tree.  This is the largest dagoba built in the country at that time.

 The Mahavamsa states that Ven. Mahinda Thera, who came to this country during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa, named this place as the place where the Great Dagoba should be built for the Buddha.  Ruwanweliseya was built by King Duttagamini (161-1131 BC) as far as our little children know.  But the king was not allowed to finish the work.  The Mahavamsa states that after the death of the king, his brother King Saddhatissa completed the rest of the work from the top of the nave of the Dagaba.  Later it became the main dagoba of the ancient temple.

 Professor T.G.  According to Kulatunga, the appearance of the Great Dagoba in the 12th century can be understood from the stupa inscription in the Nelubeva inscription.  It mentions an offer made to the Ruwanweli Seya.  It is said that the small stone stupa made by King Nissankamalla in the courtyard of the Ruwanmali Stupa has been made in the shape of the Mahathupa itself.  We can still see it today.

Sigiriya

 Sigiriya, one of the most important kingdoms in Sri Lanka, has been criticized as a fortress built to protect itself from enemies, as a second palace to live in like Kuvera, and as an urban complex.

 It is said that Kashyapa, who had killed Dhatusena, fled to India and his brother Mughals chose Sigiriya, the remnant mountain, as their state center for fear of being fought against.  That is to say, it is clear that it was stated that King Adimuthu had taken up his abode at Sinhagiriya which was not easily accessible to the people.  Sinhagiriya was later renamed as Sigiriya.

 It is said that when King Kasyapa built the kingdom of Sigiriya, he offered the Pidurangala temple to the monks in that area and used Sigiriya as his state center.  However, it is said that the monks were quarreling with King Tissa Kasyapa.  It is said that the Mughal prince who assassinated Kashyapa did not choose Sigiriya, which was full of worldly pleasures, as his kingdom, but offered it to the monks and again chose Anuradhapura as his royal center.

 Most of the Kurutu songs written on the Sigiriya wall are written around 8,9 AD.  That is, it was written in the late Anuradhapura period.  And the C.R.W.  Sigiriya Kuruthu Gee written during the Polonnaruwa period in the 10th and 12th centuries have also been found on the mirror wall.  Accordingly, Sigiriya has been a popular tourist destination during the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras.

 Today, Sigiriya is being explored by the Cultural Triangle.  Sigiriya is one of the most important archeological sites in the cultural triangle, and Sigiriya is currently being criticized for being the eighth wonder of the world.  have.  Sigiriya is a fortress. Like other forts in Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is fortified with moat foundations.  It is said that the bridge had a wooden interior which could be used only when required according to the ruins found there. A stone and brick wall was found inside it.

 Sigiriya Archaeological Water Park (Symmetrical Layout), Rock Garden (Natural Plan), Malaka Garden is divided into three parts.  The section is called the symmetrical plan as the buildings and ponds are constructed in parallel according to a systematic plan on both sides of the road by removing the geographical obstacles such as trees and rocks.

 The next entrance is to the rock garden. This section is known as the rock garden because it consists mostly of rocks.

 The upper bouts featured two cutaways, for easier access to the higher frets, and the lower bouts featured two cutaways, for easier access to the higher frets.  There is evidence that the gates were located.

Sinharaja Forest

 

From the time of Panjarag Gondwana, when all the continents were together, Sri Lanka has become a vast forest that has not been easily touched by humans.  It is the royal forest or the lion kingdom in Sinhala.  There is an opinion that the last forest where the last lion lived in Lakdiva spread its dominance and later became known as Sinharaja.  The area where the lion is said to have been used to kill the lion is known as Yoda Galgoda, and the area where the lion lived is still known as Sinhagala and the cave where the lion lived is still known as the Lion's Cave.  The Sinharaja Forest, the largest tropical wet evergreen forest in Sri Lanka, is now a World Heritage Site.  It is also the only natural world heritage site in Sri Lanka.  The Sinharaja Maha Forest is located in the districts of Galle, Matara and Ratnapura and covers an area of ​​11,187 hectares.  This forest which belongs to the Rakwana mountain range is 21 km long and has a minimum width of 3 km.  The highest point is Mount Pitigala which is 1171 feet above sea level.  There are four ways to enter Sinharaja.  These are Kalawana Weddagala Road, Rakwana Morning Side Road, Hiniduma Neluwa Road and Deniyaya Pallegama Road.  Annual rainfall is between 3000 and 5000 mm. This forest has almost no dry season.  Even in the month of February, when there is a minimum rainfall of 180 to 200 mm, the Gin River and the Kalu River are fed by streams flowing from the forest, creating several beautiful waterfalls such as Duvili Ella, Bandarahmana Ella and Uravatunu Ella.  In the Sinharaja forest, you can see plant pagodas spread over five main layers.  Canopy layer (includes plants such as Batu Na, Welipiyanna, Keena, Thiniya Dun, Beraliya, Kiri Hambiliya), Sub canopy layer (consisting of plants such as Hadawaka, Malaboda, Diya Na, Katamoda), Layer (Madol, Athuketiya etc.)  Many of the plants that can be seen in this forest can be clearly distinguished as layered shrubs (this layer is made up of wild bamboo, deer, perennial species) and climbing plants and stemless plants (wild pepper, ferns)  Is endemic to Sri Lanka.  Among the plants that show great diversity, the features found in the mountain forests of Mulawella, Hinipitigala and Morning Side are also special.  With more than 75 percent endemic flora, Sinharaja has hundreds of plants that have never been introduced to the world, say researchers.  Thirteen of the 25 endemic plant groups in Sri Lanka have been recorded from Sinharaja.  About 60% of the plant species less than 30 cm in circumference are endemic to Sri Lanka.  .  There are 340 species of woody plants in the forest, 192 of which are endemic to Sri Lanka.  Fifteen of these species can be found only in Sinharaja.  The total vegetation density of this forest is estimated to be over 240,000 units per hectare.  95% of it is in the ground layer.  Surrounding villagers say that elephants were abundant in the Sinharaja forest in the past.  Now the elephant population has dwindled.  Three stray elephants have been spotted in the forest area near Rakwana from time to time.  Eight of the 12 endemic mammal species in Sri Lanka have been recorded in the Sinharaja, which is home to a vast array of wildlife including leopards, deer, deer and green leopards.  In the Sinharaja forest, which is home to about 160 species of birds, 18 endemic bird species can be seen.  Cahibella, White Sharikawa, Head Gray Tamilichcha, Bata Attikukula, Sitasia and Pathigomara Thirasikaya are some of them.  There are 45 species of reptiles, of which 21 species are endemic to Sri Lanka.  Some species of lizards, turtles and hippos are among them.  Two very rare species of tricolor kenipathuella and kurun karawala are also found in Sinharaja.  About 50 very rare amphibian species also inhabit Sinharaja.  The yellow wire worm frog, a species of limbless frog, lives beneath the swamps of Sinharaja.  , About 40 mammals, 20 species of freshwater fish and 65 species of butterflies are also reported from Sinharaja forest.  The people living in the vicinity of the Sinharaja Forest, which contributes immensely to the survival of the natural environment of Sri Lanka, have also built their economy from the products of this forest such as Kitul, Way Vine, Nutmeg, Fruit, Vegetable Oil and Ginger.  Residents in the area are facing the threat of extinction due to encroachment and cultivation.  The Sinharaja Forest, a World Heritage Site, has become a haven for local and foreign researchers.

Mandaramnuwara

 The city of Mandaram is known as the city where the sun sets late.  Mandaram can be reached from two sides.  One way is to cross the main road from Padiyapele and reach Mandaram.

 The other route is to reach Mandaram through the Gonapitiya Goodwood Estate in the middle of the Kandapola High Forest Estate via Nuwara Eliya.

 We parked our car near the Tea Factory in the ancient city of Mandaram, and from there we entered the jungle environment by taking a short walk to see the beautiful helm plantations.

 Our aim was to see the waterfall called Kolapathana Falls which is hidden in the forest.  Mount Pidurutalagala can be seen on one side.  Our route is at the bottom of Pidurathalagala hill.  On the other side is the Gulf of Rankotiyagala.  Our guide brother told us that there is a legend that a million worth of gold is hidden here.  As we ascended the footpath through the foothills, we saw the Kolapathana Komaliya in the middle of the forest, with its fluffy white hair, falling out of shape.  Without stopping at the viewing point, a few of us descended a slightly lower slope to experience the true beauty of the waterfall.  There is a nice natural water body there.  There is a suspicion that the dirty water is dirty from our bodies, but we were happy because it was a great remedy for the fatigue of the journey.  Undaunted, the four of us climbed the jungle parallel to the waterfall to the middle of the waterfall, out of curiosity.  It was a great strength for us to have two experienced mountaineers with us.  It is dangerous to go that route without such experienced guides.

 If you are a mountaineer, you have the opportunity to climb this ridge after visiting the falls.  You can take this route to a height close to the level of Pidurathalagala mountain and if so, be sure to go with a guide.

 We also learned from the villagers that there are several waterfalls in the middle of the forest path around this Mandaram town and that the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka is the Cinnamon Falls.  But we missed those opportunities because our group was over time.

 What are some of the places you can easily visit while visiting Mandaram?  What are the places where you can camp without disturbing anyone so as not to harm its environment?  This is a documentary that explores how accommodation is.

 We know that many people go to Mandaramu and visit only Kolapathana Falls.  But they avoid these beautiful places around Mandaramnuwara.  Kabaragala Falls Athiniwala Falls Rankotiyabokka Viewpoint Pears Farm etc.  Watch this video.  It is your responsibility to protect these places without harming the environment.

Source of Ayurvedic Medicine in Sri Lanka

 Information about the medical system that existed in ancient Sri Lanka can be found in books and archeological evidences.  Of these, the Mahavamsa occupies an important place.  The Mahavamsa mentions Sivikasalas and Sothisalas which are believed to have been built during the reign of King Pandukabhaya.  In addition, King Buddhadasa and King Agbo IV are said to have been leaders in the field of medicine.  The Mahavamsa contains a number of details, including that many other kings paid salaries to doctors and built hospitals.

 The second most important evidence of ancient Sri Lankan medicine is found in the inscriptions.  These documents include information on royalties received by hospitals, salaries and benefits received by doctors, allowances, medical procedures, land owned by hospitals, and statutes on hospital administration.  Articles such as the Dorabawila Tam inscription, the Mihintale tablet inscription and the Medirigiriya rock inscription are some examples of this.

 The Attani Parihara pillars erected during this period reveal facts about dispensaries, hospitals, dispensaries and Thimbirigewals built during the Anuradhapura period with the patronage of the state.  Attani Parihara is a special category of grants and privileges conferred by the standard of the Royal Council.  The affected lands were treated as sanctuaries.  The Kiribathvehera Tam inscription mentions a donation of land named Megiriwatta to a dispensary called Bamuna Kumburam by King Kasyapa IV.  The four borders were defined and declared a sanctuary, and even the princes had no power to apprehend the criminals who came there.  This implies that the dispensary at that time was an independent institution free from state interference.  According to the Dorabawila Tam article, there is a reference to Dappula Mapanan's harassment.  Several lands belonging to a hospital built by King Kasyapa V have inherited the above grant.  It states that kings who violate the privileges bestowed by compensation are dogs at any level, such as Epa and Mapa.  According to the Polonnaruwa Raja Sabha Mandir TAM letter, a landowner should be given a dry ginger plant every year except the one started by Dothi Valakkana for the exemption granted to him on the condition of paying taxes to the hospital.

Ambuluwawa Temple

 

It is not uncommon for the world's most beautiful landscapes to be altered by rulers from time to time, adding new creations to the tourist attraction.  Three districts of Ambuluwawa Kanda, which separates the two Kandy districts from the Gamipola area, are formed naturally by a single black rock. Only the slope towards Hemimathagama is covered with natural forest.

 Ambuluwawa access road is built on the left hand side after passing the third kilometer of Gamipola Hemimathagama road. From there you can reach the top of Ambuluwawa hill after crossing the 3 km hilly road.

 Gampola was the fourth kingdom in the history of Sri Lanka.  Historians have pointed out that four kings of the Gampola kingdom reigned. The royal palace of those kings was located in the village now known as Godagama at the foot of the Amibuluwawa hill.  However, after the British invasion of the upcountry in 1815, all the antiquities of the Gamipola Kingdom were destroyed and land was used for coffee cultivation.

 By the end of the British rule, most of the land at the foot of Ambuluwawa Hill was occupied by only two or three people. Until 1970, the lands were occupied by the government and distributed to the landless people.  It has been there ever since

Accordingly, DM Jayaratne, who was the then Minister of Agriculture, Lands and Forests in 1997.  Jayaratne climbed Mount Ambuluwawa with several other youths from the area to design an accessible road. On March 21, 1997, Ambuluwawa was climbed. On March 27, 1997, the construction of the Ambuluwawa Access Road began ten years later.  DM to focus on Amibuluwa  Passed.

 From the moment you enter Mount Ambuluwawa today, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy about 65 unique creations, enjoy fun, spiritual healing as well as develop knowledge.  The concept, design, technical knowledge as well as engineering work of DM Jayaratne is unique in that all these designs are built on a land of about 457 acres.

 Ambuluwawa mountain top has been created for spiritual healing. DM has stated that the 223 feet high Agrarian Stupa has been built as a tribute to the farmers of this country. The first part of that stupa is the paddy field.  It symbolizes the paddy farmers and the second part of the dagoba is made in the shape of a water hyacinth to symbolize the vegetable farmers.  Mentioned.  The third part of the dagoba is made in the shape of a cacao nut to symbolize the local fruit growers.  The bodhi tree in front of the dagoba is a sapling from the Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura. Between the bodhi tree and the dagoba are the Catholic, Hindu and Islamic religious centers on the right.  The Sri Padasthana is located just beyond the Chaitya.

 Nearby is an observation deck where you can observe the surrounding mountains.  There is a standing stone statue carved near the Ambuluwawa Sri Maha Bodhi and the lower part of the building where the statue is placed has been prepared for the meditators. A tunnel has been constructed under all these constructions.

Below all this is a statue of the Samadhi Buddha surrounded by beautiful chambers. The assembly hall built nearby can seat about a thousand people at a time.  Nearby is the library building.  The Saman Deva Statue, the Vishnu Deva Statue as well as many creations built in accordance with the beliefs of the people can be seen in Ambuluwa.  In 2007, Mount Ambuluwawa was named one of the best mountain ranges in the world by the United Nations for tourism.  The upper floor of the building resembles an observation deck

Ambuluwawa Trigonometrical Station, Ambuluwaawa ICC Road

Lankiri Ella Falls

 

Lenathiri scattered on the rocks of Makanda jungle ..

 We used to visit Kitulgala this time because we thought we would go for a walk in the jungle closest to Colombo. When we say Kitulgala, everyone thinks of water rafting on the Kelani River.  Thought to go to the jungle.

                          If you want to know about the plants on the Kitulgala side you have to go to the Makandawa reserve. This reserve has to be crossed by the Kelani river.  That is to enter the Makandawa reserve.

  This forest is located at an altitude of 250 to 760 m above sea level. Makanda Mukalana. It is divided into two parts as Bandara jungle.

  Visitors can get the information they need from the tourist center at the entrance to the forest, but you have to walk through the forest trails looking at the nameplates. That is to say, there are few guides here like Kanneliye Sinharaje.

   For those who come to see the birds, Makanda is a wonderful oasis. 28 out of 33 endemic bird species live in Makanda. Also, 13 out of 33 species of fish can be seen around Makanda.

 There are two waterfalls in Makanda.  One is Spider Falls and the other is Lanteri Falls. Lentari Falls is the most beautiful and farthest waterfall in Makanda. It is located about 3 km from the Makanda Information Center.

 Our journey started at around 9 in the morning amidst the shouts of the herdsmen. We entered the jungle like the forest of Sinharaja. We continued along the road through the thick trees.  The interior is a bit dark because of the trees.

          There are wide roads in Kanneliya as well as inside Makanda.  Drawn roads. We had to look for nameplates to find our way, but due to the lack of nameplates at some of the road divisions, we lost our way and the road was endless.  Did not happen.

 After climbing a few waterfalls and climbing a large hill, we found the location of the waterfall because we had gone to the top of the falls, so the first thing we did was pack our breakfast.  That is to say.

                              The waterfall is about 30 meters high and has a strange beauty. It falls alone and cascades down the rocks below.  Water droplets are as cold as ice, like a lantern on the ground.

                                We went to the very bottom of the falls with great difficulty and then the waterfall looked like a huge waterfall. We saw a completely different waterfall below the one we saw above. However, the waterfall is very beautiful.  The water is very clean because people don't go much.

   Apart from this, there are things to stay in Makanda jungle for weeks to see. We will tell you about it another day.

    Nissanka Moore.

Hanthana Mountain

 

The Hanthana Range stretches from Kandy to Galaha.  This mountain range belongs to the Gangawata, Pathahewaheta, Udapalatha and Deltota Divisional Secretariats.  The western slopes of the Hanthana mountain range are being activated as one of the most important catchment areas of the Mahaweli River.  At an elevation of 1240 m (3720 ft) above sea level, this mountain range is separated from each other by the tributary valleys of the Mahaweli River.  Pig Mountain is the highest peak in the Hanthana Range which consists of 7 mountains.  It is difficult to climb the mountain and then reach the tops of each other but it is a very beautiful experience.  From the top of the hill you can also see a wonderful view of the city of Kandy.  The way the Mahaweli River flows around Kandy is also beautiful.  From here you can see the Knuckles Mountains in the Central Highlands and the Sabaragamuwa Mountains including the Twelve Mountains in the Aranayaka area.

 Many people have a question about how to get to Hanthana.  Hanthana is a mountain range that can be easily explored without any risk.  The Hanthana site can be reached by following the Peradeniya Galaha Road near the University as well as the road leading to the Udawela - 4th pillar near the Kandy Hospital.  If you are going on the Udawela road, you can take the Udawela or 4th pillar bus and get off near the Hanthana estate and climb the mountain.  You can reach the top of the hill by going near the telephone signal tower in the distance.  If you start near the Peradeniya University, you will find the Upper Hanthana Lodge on the Peradeniya Road above Hanthana.  From there you can reach the peaks along the footpaths.  In addition to these two roads, you can cross Hanthana via the road that runs through the Mahakanda Sarasavigama area and the Deltota area.  There are pine forests and places around the road to the mountain.  So it's not hard to find.

 Try to keep the environment clean no matter where you go.  Because these are our heritage.  Our filthy people never try to save our things.  Remember.