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The village of Alawala where this Ambalama is situated lies about 5km south of the Kandy road between Nelundeniya and Galigamuwa. Travelling from Nelumdeniya, you need to take the Thunthota road and travel for 5km up to Thunthota passing the infamous Dedigama Kota Vehera as well. From Thunthota turn left towards Pitagaldeniya and travel 3 km to find this Ambalama by the road unattended and covered with weed.
In ancient times, people travelled from place to place on foot or by cart. Pilgrimages or trade journeys were measured in days, not in hours as they are now. Therefore, resting places (wayside rests) or ambalams were built at various places along these popular routes. These ambalams were used to cook small meals for travellers to spend the night safely. They are built around commonly used roads. Generally, a place was chosen where there are facilities for a traveller, i.e. near a well or a stream, to build an Ambalama.
At the same time, this Ambalama was also important as a gathering place for the people of that village. Often Ambalams were built under royal patronage or the patronage of local nobles. Therefore, the size of these ambalams and artworks changed according to the wealth of the people who sponsored them.
Thunthota Alawala Ambalama is a brick and mortar structure featuring four brick pillars that support the roof, along with two wooden pillars at the entrance. A short wall surrounds the ambalama, with the top half exposed. The structure stands alone, surrounded by land covered in tall grass and weeds.
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Alawala Ambalama
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| From Kegalle to Alawala Ambalama |
| Via : Dedigama – Thunthota Total distance: 8km Duration : 15 minutes Time to be spent: About 15 minutes Driving Directions : View on Google Maps |
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