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Ambalama, a noble deed-By Gayan Narandeniya and Shaluka Manchanayake Source:Sundayobserver The need for a safe place for people who are going on long trips in ancient times to stay overnight was acute, as such trips were done on foot or in carts which usually took several days. As a result, Ambalama had been built with the aim of preparing a place for the people to prepare food and spend the night. Most Ambalamas were built near a flowing stream. Otherwise, a large pot of clean water had been placed near the Ambalama. Villagers According to the teachings of the Buddha, the construction of Ambalamas is considered as a noble deed. Therefore, in the past, the villagers who have come together to build temples, shrines, roads, canals and bridges for the benefit of the people, had also commenced building Ambalamas. ...