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Liyya Water Villas – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website : www.Doctor harold.com Hello Viewers, I am taking a break from a health topic to a resort in Sri Lanka. I visit frequently when I need a quiet environment away from the hustle and bustle of city life. And the spot is Leafy Liyya Villas in Dambulla, an hour and a half drive from my hometown, Kandy. Liyya Water Villas is not just another resort; it’s an exclusive escape to a serene paradise in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. Here, luxury and nature perfectly harmonise. Tucked away amidst lush greenery and a tranquil lake, this eco-friendly haven offers a unique retreat from the chaos of life.     Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 11, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , ,
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The Mysterious Caves of Dambulla: Unraveling the Enchanting Secrets Within – eLanka – By Nadeeka Introduction: Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Sri Lanka, the ancient city of Dambulla holds a treasure trove of captivating history and mystical allure. Its most celebrated gems are the Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and an architectural wonder dating back over two millennia. In this article, we embark on an exploration of the mysterious caves of Dambulla, delving into their profound spiritual significance, breathtaking artistry, and the enigmatic stories they preserve through the passage of time. A Journey to the Sacred Caves As we step into the heart of Dambulla, we are greeted by a mesmerizing complex of five caves etched into the towering rock face. Each cave has a unique ambiance and contains a treasure trove of ancient art and artifacts, providing a vivid window into Sri Lanka’s spiritual heritage. ...

Jul 25, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Nadeeka Kumari Tagged , ,
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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka DAMBULLA – By Dr. Nimal Sedera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – May 2023 Dambulla is among the famous places in Sri Lanka, 146 km away from the capital city Colombo and located in the Central Province, 72 km north of Kandy. It is popular among the Buddhist pilgrims. The key thing that comes to our mind with the mention of Dambulla is the famous Dambulla Cave, which is supposed to be a unique cave housing a pagoda and   large number of Buddha statues. This cave dates back to the time of King Walagambahu. This cave was turned to a great place of worship by King Walagambahu. It is amazing how he had the vision to build a temple in the cave to last this long to remember him. Even to this date, Sri Lanka receives a substantial income from ...

May 1, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Weekend in Dambulla at Liyya Water Villas Resort – By Harold Gunatillake Website : www.Doctorharold.com My wife and I booked this hotel a few weeks ago and visited last weekend. We started from Kandy at about 11 am, and it took us two hours through Matale to reach Dambulla without rush and a comfortable slow drive. This resort was about 2 km before Dambulla Cave Temple., where had to turn left near a small boutique. There was a large display board at the turn-off. It was just 5 minute’s drive from this point to the resort. We parked our car in front of the main office building. The manager promptly arrived and greeted us, and two boys carried our bags. It was a great feeling as we got out of the car, the air was fresh with a cool breeze, and we saw many ducks swimming in the pond on ...

Mar 24, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , ,
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Rose quartz mountain range – largest in Asia – By Arundathie Abeysinghe   Nestled in the vast ironwood forest (popularly known as “Na Uyana” or “Jaathika Namal Uyana” due to its vast range of Na trees – Mesua ferrea), the oldest and largest man-made forest in Asia and situated in close proximity to *Dambulla, the rose quartz mountain range also known as “pink quartz mountain” (known as rosa thiruwana kanda in Sinhala) comprises seven mountains. According to scholars, the rose quartz mountain range enclosed in Namal Uyana is over 500 million years old. The rose quartz mountain is the most well-known and unique attraction of the heritage site. Vistas of the breathtaking splendor of the pink quartz mountain range is a unique experience. There is no presence of common black rock in the entire area. Although, quartz crystals are common in many parts of the world, this deposit is renowned ...

Jun 15, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka DAMBULLA – by Dr. Nimal Sedera Source:Brisbane Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – May 2022 Ninety percent of the names of places of our country are linked to stories of Kings of our history. The name DAMBULLA too has this similar effect. The unique King’s Palace used by only one single King in our history is Sigiriya. It was built and used exclusively by King Kashyapa. This palace built on a beautiful huge rock has been hailed as a masterpiece of art in the world and has been declared as a man made wonder of the world. King Kashyapa was a son of King Dhathusena who was famous as a pious, religious King who worked for the betterment of the people and made the country prosperous . The Kala Wewa he built stands as a monument to his contribution to agriculture of ...

May 1, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Aakash Sri Lanka – Enabling Green Economies Partners in Sri Lanka Chairman of Aakash Green. Mr. Jeff Goonewardena – Board member of Aakash Green. AAKASH IN SRI LANKA  Aakash has already commissioned two power projects one in Sri Lanka and the other in South Africa.  Aakash green is committed and working towards to reach the word Aakash- Sky itself.  Sri Lanka is privileged to be chosen as one of the destinations to execute this project.  Aakash has successfully completed the plantation close to 600,000 bamboo plants in Vavuniya bringing a lot of benefits. GROWTH OF AAKASH IN SRI LANKA  We are exited to share the good news that Aakash received 5 acres of Land in Digampathaha, Dambulla which is in Matale district.  Dambulla is known to be the second largest population centre in Matale district.  We already planted 5000 Aakash bamboo tress in ...

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