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Significance: The Oldest Silk Cloth in Asia was found at this site
5 km North of Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage lies a quiet and peaceful temple without much hue and cry amidst the lush green paddy fields. Even though the appearance may not look so posh and lavish, the compound holds much significance for three ample reasons. First, climbing the narrow flight of stairways 40 – 50 feet up from the base of the temple premises lies the very place where one of the greatest Kings of Sri Lanka – Parakramabahu 1 The Great was said to be born. Second, the building situated in the middle of the base which has an octagon shape holds the oldest silk cloth in Asia amongst the other valuables found inside the stupa during the excavations. Third, it is said that there are 3 ancient kota vehera’s in Sri Lanka. The pagoda at Yudhaganawa in Wellawaya, the pagoda at Dedigama (also known as “Suthigara Chaithya” in Kegalle) and the third in Deliwela.
Getting There
| Deliwala Kota Vehera is situated at Deliwala in Rambukkana D.S, Deliwala GS division |
| Access By Road |
| Route1: Colombo –> Kegalle –> Karandupana Junction –> Rambukkana Town –> Dombemala Road (3km) |
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 Deliwala Kota Vehera: Pilgrimage, Visiting Historic & Archeological Site
- Near by Attractions: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Padiyagampala Gal Messa
Accommodation Options
- Elephant Bay, Pinnawala, Rambukkana. 035-2266731
- Ambasewana Walauwa, Aranayake Road, Ussapitiya, Kegalle. 035-2247769
- Kurulu Kele Inn, No.17, Albert Senavirathne Mw, Kegalle. (035-2222596)
Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Kegalle, Rambukkana, Mawanella” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board
Notes, Tips and Special Remarks
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