A City located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka ‘ Hambantota ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Hambantota is a district located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is also the name of the main city within the district. Hambantota is known for its natural beauty, including stunning coastal areas and wildlife reserves. There are several significant temples in the Hambantota district. One notable temple in the region is the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, also known as Tissamaharamaya Temple. It is an ancient Buddhist temple believed to have been built in the 2nd century BCE and is considered one of the important religious sites in Sri Lanka. Another well-known temple in Hambantota is the Wewurukannala Vihara, also referred to as Wewrukannala Temple. This temple is famous for its enormous seated Buddha statue, which stands at 160 feet (48 meters) tall and is one of the tallest Buddha ...

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