Devinuwara Upulvan Devalaya and Galge

Devinuwara Upulvan Devalaya and Galge Devinuwara Upulvan Devalaya and Galge Devinuwara Upulvan Devalaya and Galge

Devinuwara Upulwan devalaya is situated in the far down south of Sri Lanka, near Matara city. The yearly feature of the devala is the Esala perahera. The procession begins of the stone doorway, which comprises the Makara Thoranaand proceed along Hadagala main road, Sinhasana road, Ampitiya road, lighthouse road, passing kiralawella junction through Tangalle road back to Hadagala and return to the devala. People have a lot of faith in this devale and never fail to visit this devale when proceeding to Kataragama, and this is a popular place of worship. Two thousand years ago, this southernmost point of the island was a place of exceeding virtue known as Dondra, the City of Gods. A great temple to Vishnu has existed for more than the seventh century. Two hundred granite columns form part of the building: Portuguese commanders de attack this place and destroyed and stolen jewellery gems and precious ivory armaments.

Devinuwara Upulvan Devalaya and Galge Devinuwara Upulvan Devalaya and Galge Devinuwara Upulvan Devalaya and Galge

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About Matara District

Matara District, located in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, is renowned for its coastal beauty, rich history, and thriving local culture. Bordered by the Indian Ocean, it features stunning beaches like Polhena and Mirissa, which are popular for swimming and whale watching. The district's economy is driven by agriculture, particularly coconut and tea cultivation, as well as fishing. Historical landmarks such as Matara Fort and the Dondra Head Lighthouse highlight the area's colonial past. With its mix of natural attractions and cultural heritage, Matara District is a captivating destination for both locals and tourists.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle,Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.

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