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Significance: Highest content of minerals in water(Heaviest) found in Sri Lanka
The history of this temple to this day is not written, but passed on from generation to generation as folklore. Situated in the village of Nikawalamulla and built in a rock cave. The reclining Buddha is under the rock and is said to be built sometime during the reign of King Valagumbah. An interesting highlight of this temple is, the natural spring that flows behind the temple, according to folklore, has the heaviest water in Sri Lanka. In other words, the water here has an extremely high content of minerals. It is also said that the fiercest of droughts have not been able to dry the stream.
Getting There
Hakurugala Raja Maha Viharaya is situated at Dehiowita, Magammana in Dehiowita D.S, Kurupeththa GS division |
Access By Road |
Route1: Colombo –> (Hatton Road) –> Dehiowita –> Magammana(Nugahamula) –> Turn Left (4km) |
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 Hakurugala Raja Maha Viharaya: Scenery, Pilgrimage, Hiking, Photography
- Near by Attractions: Pethangoda Throne Bush, Barandy Kovil, Cemetery of King Seethawaka Rajasinghe
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 “Awissawella, Dehiowita, Yatiyanthota” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board
Notes, Tips and Special Remarks
- None
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