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Kottimbulwala Raja MahaVihara A pivotal point in history-BY MAHIL WIJESINGHE Source:Sundayobserver Cut off from the rest of the world, hidden by a green canopy that afford a special curtain of protection lies the Kottimbulwala Raja Maha Vihara, a little-known temple nestled in picturesque Balangoda. It is certainly the perfect setting for a temple that has been the hideout of King Walagambahu during the height of foreign invasions. With the development in the road network, reaching the temple is no longer difficult. First drive to Balangoda, an exotic rural area and 15 km from there along the Weligepola road is a village that looks green everywhere, with acres and acres of tea and paddy. Thereafter, travel 14.5 kms on the Pallebedda-Balangoda road, taking the turn to the right from the Weligepola town and proceed a further 6.5 kms on the Kottimbulwala road to reach the Vihara. ...