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Suthigara Dagoba (Dedigama Kota Vehera) and Museum

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    Attractions, History, Kegalle District, SLTDA Lesser Known Attractions

    Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts)

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    Significance: Beautiful and rare ‘Elephant lamp’

    The Suthigara dagoba (a dome-shaped shrine that contains Buddhist relics) gets its name from the word suthikagaraya meaning place of birth. Queen Rathnavali gave birth to a baby boy in this exact location where the dagoba is located. This boy later became Parakramabahu the Great (1153-1186). Major renovations have not been carried out on this dagoba. However, weeds and damaged bricks are replaced whenever the necessity arise helping to maintain its ancient austere look. Over the years, excavations revealed that the dagoba is built on top of another smaller dagoba. The smaller dagoba found closer to the pesa walalu (concentric perimeter rings going around the dagoba) on the eastern side is 36 feet in diameter. The diameter of the bigger dagoba is 804 feet and 47 feet high.

    Getting There

    Dedigama Kota Vehera is situated at Nelumdeniya in Warakapola D.S, Dedigama GS division
    Access By Road
    Route1: Colombo –> (Kandy Road) –> Nelumdeniya Junction –> Turn Thunthota Road (2 miles)

    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

    1. Activities at Dedigama Kota Vehera: Education, Photography, Pilgrimage
    2. Near by  Attractions:  Maahmpita Raja Maha Viharaya

    Accommodation Options

    1. Ambasewana Walauwa, Aranayake Road, Ussapitiya, Kegalle. 035-2247769
    2. Hotel Sadeepa, Ganetenna, Hingula. 035-2240760
    3. Kurulu Kele Inn, No.17, Albert Senavirathne Mw, Kegalle. (035-2222596)

    Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Kegalle, Aranyake” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board

    Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

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