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Orukemgala Temple lies in Udamattala, close to the Mattala Airport. Temple lies at a rocky outcrop with two canoe-shaped rock pools (kema) which has given its name Orukemgala. It is said that there is a mugger crocodile in one of these rock pools.
An ancient stupa, covered with weed resembling a mound of earth can be seen at the temple.
photo and information by the curtsey of Dr. Ashan Geeganage
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| Through : Mattala Distance : 27 km Travel time :30 minutes Driving directions : see on google map |
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