Ancient capital city of Sri Lanka ‘ Dambadeniya ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Dambadeniya is a historical site and an ancient capital city of Sri Lanka. It is located in the North Western Province of the country, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Kurunegala. Dambadeniya served as the capital of Sri Lanka from 1232 to 1272 during the reign of King Vijayabahu III and several other kings of the Dambadeniya Kingdom. During its time as the capital, Dambadeniya was an important political, administrative, and cultural center. The city was fortified with walls and had many palaces, temples, and monastic buildings. One of the notable landmarks in Dambadeniya is the Dambadeniya Raja Maha Vihara, a Buddhist temple that still exists today. The temple houses ancient statues, inscriptions, and other archaeological remains. Dambadeniya lost its status as the capital when it was replaced by Yapahuwa as the seat of power in the ...
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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka GANNORUWA – By Dr. Nimal Sedera Source:-Dæhæna One interesting feature in most of the names of places is Sri Lanka is that they are linked to the Kings and Queens that ruled the nation. King was close its subjects. The country had been divided into many parts and there were Kings in these provinces. Kingdoms have moved to many places within this small Island for very short periods. Dambadeniya and Gampola are such examples. With regards to my note this month, Gannoruwa is a significant place in our history. This place is located between Peradeniya and Kandy, bordering the river Mahaweli. Known for its fertile earth, today, it is a centre for agricultural activities linked to the Department of Agriculture. It is historical for the final battle that prevented the western power Portuguese entering the Kingdom of Kandy was at this point ...
