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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 ...

May 29, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Bundala National Park, hambanthota lunu lewaya, Hambantota, Kirinda Beach, Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden, tallest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, Wewurukannala Vihara, Yala National Park

Mein Schiff 5 arrived in Colombo A Few Days Ago- By Sri Lanka Tourism Source : Sri Lanka Tourism Linkedin Mein Schiff 5 arrived in Colombo on the 29th of November and docked in Hambantota on the 30th. The large number of tourists on board visited Yala National Park, becoming the largest crowd of tourists to visit this wildlife sanctuary in the past 2 1/2 years ...

Dec 13, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Colombo, Hambantota, Mein Schiff 5, tourists, Yala National Park

Sri Lanka shift Asia Cup to UAE Source : sundayobserver Political instability and shortage of essential services have forced Sri Lanka to shift the much awaited Asia Cup T20 championship to the United Arab Emirates. Sri Lanka had earlier drawn up plans to host the matches in Colombo, Hambantota and Pallekele in the six-nation championship scheduled to be held from August 27 to September 11. “Considering the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka, the ACC (Asian Cricket Council) after extensive deliberation has unanimously concluded that it would be appropriate to relocate the tournament from Sri Lanka to the UAE”, the Asian Cricket Council said in a statement. The statement said the ACC was “mindful of the passionate Sri Lankan fans” and the final decision to change the venue had been “very difficult” and “one that was deemed necessary”. “The ACC remains committed to supporting the sport and all its fans and is ...

Jul 31, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged ACC, Asia Cup T20, Colombo, Hambantota, Pallekele, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates

Gravitas: China-backed Lankan port hits legal snag Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has blocked the Colombo port bill, saying parts of the proposal violate the constitution. What does this mean for China’s ambitious port city? Is it another Hambantota in the making? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you. ...

May 24, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Colombo Port, Hambantota