When Kandy was the Capitol of Ceylon-by Dr. Tilak S. Fernando Kandy Lake Source:Dailynews The up-country reign was divided into 21 sectors. Out of 21 sections, the kingdom was divided into 12 main sectors, with a separate section head (Disapathy) in charge of every section who possessed the executive powers (civil and war affairs). These Disapathys collected taxes from the king’s subjects and sent taxes to Kandy. Disapathys paid all the facilities of the king and paid to the Government stores annually. They rented land not for the money but for their service to the King. However, economic growth cannot be compared with Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras. It was mentioned that, unlike the dry zone, up country being a wet zone, there was adequate water supply in the up-country in both seasons (Yala and Maha) because of the river’s water ways were available adequately. Apart from that, some rivers and ...
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10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN KANDY – By Malsha – eLanka Kandy is a city in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, located approximately 115 km northeast of Colombo. It is the second largest city in Sri Lanka after Colombo and is known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty. The city is surrounded by mountains and is home to several important Buddhist temples and historic sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is considered to be one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world. Kandy is also famous for its traditional dance performances, beautiful botanical gardens, and the picturesque Kandy Lake. The city has a rich history and was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy, which was the last independent kingdom in Sri Lanka before it was colonized by the British. Today, Kandy is a popular tourist destination and is ...
Maha Maluwa (Great Terrace) – steeped in history and legend By Arundathie Abeysinghe Maha Maluwa (Great Terrace) is an open park area located in front of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, the most venerated Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka visited by hundreds of pilgrims as well as local and foreign tourists daily. Maha Maluwa is steeped in history and legend. Initially, Maha Maluwa was the threshing ground of a large paddy field (this paddy field was later converted as the Kandy Lake). According to folklore, when King Wimala Dharmasuriya I (reign 1592 – 1604) consulted astrologers to select a site for his capital, they advised him to select this threshing floor which was frequented by a Kiri Mugatiya (white mongoose – Ichneumia albicauda) as the site was considered a very auspicious place. During the Kandyan Kingdom, many historical and religious events have taken place at Maha Maluwa. ...
Jul 29, 2021
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Wales Park with majestic views of Kandy City By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated on a hillock in Kandy City above Kandy Lake among trees, shrubs and beautiful flower beds, Wales Park is a small park ideal for a leisurely stroll. The park covers approximately two hectares of land and is well-known for its walkways, well manicured garden paths, beautiful flower beds, woodland areas with shady trees, tree canopies, a relaxing atmosphere with a cool breeze as well as majestic views of Kandy City and Kandy Lake. Wales Park also known as The Royal Palace Park, Wace Park or Rajawasala Park (meaning park of the Royal Palace in Sinhala) is situated on a breathtaking location away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy City. The hillock where the park is situated was named as Castle Hill by British during the British Colonial Era as the hillock was the site of ...
Nov 13, 2020
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Hopper Nite WE are in Sri Lanka now, in the ‘city of Kings’ (Kandy) holidaying and meeting friends for the next few months. This is an annual trip we make to avoid the winters in Sydney from May to October.We arrived a few days back without any hassles.We came across an army check point on Kandy Colombo Road: they were courteous and quite friendly. You need to show your passport. There is some inconvenience at Katunayake Airport. You need to walk with your baggage, of course helped by a porter to the car park, 200 yards away. Our destination was Kandy and driving in the night takes two and a half hours. For the tourists the interesting places in Kandy are: • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. • Kandy Lake. • Giragama Tea Plantation. • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. • Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue. https://youtu.be/Xb7tO6FhkuU • Dalada Maligawa ...
May 28, 2019
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Tagged Dalada Maligawa Museum, Esala Perahara, Giragama Tea Plantation, Hopper Nite, Kandy Lake, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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