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 ...

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Gannoruwa Agro Technology Park – alluring edible landscaping By Arundathie Abeysinghe   Situated in the salubrious climate of Gannoruwa in Peradeniya about four kilometers from Kandy City and bounded by the *Mahaweli River on three sides with an elevation of about 473 meters above sea level, *Gannoruwa Agro Technology Park is a novel concept in agriculture. Located in close proximity to world renowned Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the Park provides glimpses of almost all crops and herbs in Sri Lanka displayed in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The Park is situated on both sides of the Gannoruwa Road with each side comprising different sections; diverse local plant species, model home garden with an arched entrance of granadilla (Passiflora quadrangularis) vines, a tissue culture division as well as a plant diseases section with information about different plant diseases and how to treat them. The Park provides information on traditional as well as modern ...

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