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“Saradiel Village” – authentic legend of ‘Robin Hood of Ceylon’ – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated approximately one kilometer from Uthuwankanda junction in Mawanella, two kilometers from the Colombo – Kandy Road, near *Uthuwankanda Rock, Saradiel Village is a theme park depicting the life of Saradiel (Dekirikewage Saradiel also known as “Uthuwankande Soora Saradiel” by locals), a bandit who later became a gang leader. Visiting Saradiel Village gives the visitor an understanding of Saradiel’s authentic story as well as the life of 18th century Ceylon. Declared open in 2012, approximately six acres has been utilized to create this 18th century traditional village. Although, constructed with cement, skillfully-built statues give visitors an impression as if they are alive. The artificially-built theme park similar to a hamlet offers glimpses and noteworthy moments in the life of Saradiel. Local as well as foreign tourists, mostly school children visit the theme park daily to see ...

Nov 10, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Ambalama, Ceylon Robin Hood of Ceylon, Mawanella, Saradiel Village, Sri Lankan, Uthuwankanda, Uthuwankanda Rock, Uthuwankande Soora Saradiel

Ambalama, a noble deed-By Gayan Narandeniya and Shaluka Manchanayake Source:Sundayobserver The need for a safe place for people who are going on long trips in ancient times to stay overnight was acute, as such trips were done on foot or in carts which usually took several days. As a result, Ambalama had been built with the aim of preparing a place for the people to prepare food and spend the night. Most Ambalamas were built near a flowing stream. Otherwise, a large pot of clean water had been placed near the Ambalama. Villagers According to the teachings of the Buddha, the construction of Ambalamas is considered as a noble deed. Therefore, in the past, the villagers who have come together to build temples, shrines, roads, canals and bridges for the benefit of the people, had also commenced building Ambalamas. ...

May 24, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ambalama, Neelakobo Sandeshaya, Salalihini Sandesha

Wonder of wood carvings-by TEXT & PIX BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE The Panavitiya Ambalama stands on four solid rock stones planted on the ground at Matiyagane Source:Sundayobserver Ambalama’ is a Sinhala word for a wayside rest-house. I first saw one when I was trekking to Sri Pada, (Adam’s Peak) as a boy with my grandmother in latter part of 1970s. I saw several buildings along the trek up to the peak where weary pilgrims stop over to take a respite from their long journey. Ambalama was closely associated with the culture of Sri Lankan community. It was also a great necessity, which was embedded in their day-to-day life. On a long haul journey, people pull over at roadside hotels and rest houses to freshen up and have some tea. Those days, the weary travellers needed a place of refuge as they traversed various footpaths, which through long stretches of fields and ...

Jun 14, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged ADAMS PEAK, Ambalama