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Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts) |
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Significance: Place of especial architectural Value
According to popular folklore, this kovil is dedicated to the Barandy God. The designer of this kovil is unclear. It is said, King Rajasinghe the 1st of Seethawaka (1581-91 AD), who converted to a Hindu from being a Buddhist, built this kovil when he became the king of the Hindu priests. The Kovil was restored by H.C.P. Bell in 1890 after being identified as a place of special artistic value. It is interesting to note that the kovil is built by interlocking stone blocks to each other like in an intricate jigsaw puzzle
Getting There
Barandy Kovil is situated at Thalduwa in Dehiowita D.S, Thalduwa Pahala GS division |
Access By Road |
Route1: Colombo –> (Hatton Road) –> Avissawella –> Thalduwa (48.3 km) |
Route2: Kandy –> Kadugannawa –> Ussapitiya –> Hettimulla –> Bulathkohupitiya –> Karawanella –> Dehiowita –> Thalduwa (91 km) |
Public Transport all the way up to Thalduwa is available |
Weather and Season
December to February | Low probability of rain. |
March to April | Inter-monsoon season. Higher probability of rain in the afternoons. |
May to July | Monsoon season. High probability of Rain when Monsoons are active. |
August, September | Can be quite dry. |
October, November | Inter-monsoon season with high probability of tropical depressions. High probability of rain. |
Attractions and activities
- Activities at Barandy Kovil: Visiting Historic & Archeological Sites
- Near by Attractions: Cemetery of King Seethawaka Rajasinghe, Museum of Seethawaka era
Accommodation Options
- Famous Guest House, New Ratnapura Road, Avissawella. 036-2230360
- Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
- Ceylan Hotel, Hatton Road, Yatiyantota. 036-2270387
Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Kitulgala, Dehiowita or Awissawella” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board
Notes, Tips and Special Remarks
- None
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