Vavuniya

Vavuniya is a town in northern Sri Lanka, serving as a major transport hub. It's known for its vibrant markets, cultural diversity, and historical significance during the civil conflict.

Things to do from Vavuniya

Mamaduwa

Mamaduwa ist ein kleines singhalesisches Dorf nordöstlich von Vavuniya in einem Gebiet mit zahlreichen buddhistischen Ruinen. Der Legende nach zog Prinz Dutugemunu nach der Vernichtung der Armee von Elara durch dieses Gebiet nach Erupothana, der Heimatstadt eines seiner Generäle, Nandimithra. Als die Dorfbewohner von der Ankunft des siegreichen Prinzen hörten, errichteten sie einen riesigen Schuppen (Maduwa), um den Sturz Elaras durch den Prinzen zu feiern. So entwickelte sich das Gebiet, in dem einst das „Maha Maduwa“ errichtet wurde, im Laufe der Zeit zu „Mamaduwa“.

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About Vavuniya District

Vavuniya District is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary (previously known as a Government Agent) appointed by the central government of Sri Lanka. The capital of the district is the city of Vavuniya.

About Northern Province

The Northern ProvinceNorthern Province is located in the north of Sri Lanka just 35 km from India. It has a land area of 8,884 km’. The province is surrounded by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay to the west, Palk Strait to the north west, the Bay of Bengal to the north and east and the Eastern, North Central and North Western provinces to the south. The Northern Province of Sri Lanka is comprised of five administrative districts: Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mulaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar while Jaffna being the provincial capital which is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna districtlocated on a peninsula of the same name.