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Ranagala (Renagala) was a popular ancient crossroad connecting Siriwardhanapura, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala and Kandy in Kurunegala District. One proof of the importance of this is the ancient Ambalama at Ranagala. This Ambalama lies on the edge of a large paddy field in Ranagala and about 500 meters before the popular Rangala Rajamaha Viharaya.
In front of this ambalama and on the opposite side of the road lies an ancient Bo tree revered by the villagers. Popular belief is that this Bo Tree was planted during the reign of King Devanmpiyatissa (250-210 BC) of Anuradhapura kingdom being one of the Bo trees he planted at every mile (Gawwa) on popular roads after the arrival of Mihindu Thero.
Ranagala Ambalama has been declared as a protected archaeological monument by the Department of Archaeology.
closest town : Narammala
Local Autority : Alauwa / Alawwa
District : Kurunegala
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
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