Poramadulla is a town lying 1.5 km from Rikillagaskada towards Hewaheta in Kandy District. At the 4 way junction of Poramadulla town, you will come across a large cement arch to the right, the entrance to the Poramadulla Vidyakara Maha Vidyalaya. Hidden by this arch on a side you will find the dilapidated Poramadulla Ambalama neglected and forgotten. Ambalama is a wayside rest built during the times of kings at various strategic places on popular routes for the weary traveler to rest or sleep the night.
Many of the Ambalama found today had been built during the Kandyan kingdom. Some were built using granite and wood exquisitely carved with various designs popular during this era. But later, aesthetics lost its importance and they were just built for their utilitarian value.
Poramadulla Ambalama is a square building with half-height walls built with granite blocks. Four pillars rise from the corners similar to the walls. A clay tile roof rests on these pillars. This building was in a highly decayed state due to a lack of maintenance until 2023. The Department of Archaeology finally conserved this Ambalama and completed it in October 2023
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Poramadulla Ambalama
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Travel Directions to Poramadulla Ambalama
Route from Kandy to Poramadulla Ambalama |
Through : Tannekumbura – Haragama – Hanguranketha – Rikillagaskada Distance : 38 km Travel time : 1.30 hours Time to Spent : 15 – 30 mins Driving directions : see on google map |