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A town located in the Hambantota District of Sri Lanka ‘ Thissamaharamaya ‘ – By Malsha – elanka Thissamaharamaya is a town located in the Hambantota District of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Southern Province of the country. Thissamaharamaya is known for its historical and cultural significance and serves as a gateway to several popular tourist attractions in the region. One of the key attractions in Thissamaharamaya is the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, which is an ancient Buddhist temple dating back to the 2nd century BC. It is believed to have been built by King Kavantissa and is known for its beautiful architecture and serene surroundings. The temple is a popular pilgrimage site and attracts both locals and tourists. Thissamaharamaya is also renowned as a base for exploring the nearby Yala National Park, which is one of the most popular national parks in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park ...

Jun 12, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , , ,
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Travel and exploration in the jungles, coast and Kataragama – By Douglas B. Ranasinghe Source : island  excerpted from from the authorized biography of Thilo Hoffmann Soon after their marriage, Thilo and Mae began to make extensive journeys through the country, during weekends and holidays. Once, on one of their first, they found themselves at Arugam Bay late in the afternoon. The old resthouse on the dunes consisted of a small trellised veranda, a dining room beyond that, two bedrooms, kitchen and staff quarters. It was already occupied. However, the resthouse keeper and the occupants graciously allowed the Hoffmanns to put up for the night on the veranda. Before dusk, they went for a drive towards Komari. On their return, a fine male leopard crossed the road just ahead of the car. It was Mae’s first. Back at the resthouse, lit by cosy kerosene lamps, she recounted the episode to their new ...

Mar 17, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Royal Palace of Kandy – By Arundathie Abeysinghe   Royal Palace of the Kandyan Kingdom is located to the north of Dalada Maligawa. It was the royal residence of King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe (1798-1815), the last reigning King of Kandy as well as Sri Lanka. The palace dates back to the 14th century. King Wickramabahu III (1357-1374) and King Senasamatha Wickramabahu (1469-1511) of the Kingdom of Gampola constructed the palace. King Wimaladharmasuriya I (1592 – 1603) was the first king to occupy the Palace. Each king who resided in the Royal Palace made improvements to the structure of the Palace. The original palace walls were burnt during wars between foreign invaders and the Kandyan Kingdom.  The Palace was renovated during the Kandyan Kingdom after the wars without alterations to its interior. Royal Palace Complex included the Royal Palace (Raja Wasala), Royal Audience Hall (Magul Maduwa – hall where the king ...

Sep 15, 2020 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , , Comments 0
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