Kossinna is a small town between Kadawatha and Ganemulla in Gampaha District. An Ambalama is a place constructed for pilgrims, traders and travellers to rest or spend the night in ancient Sri Lanka. They were built by kings, regional rulers and nobles as a service to the common man.
Kossinna Ambalama is a brick-and-mortar structure with six brick pillars holding the roof. The pillars are plain and carry no artwork. A half-height wall is built around the building with an opening for the entrance at the front. The roof is tiled with semi-cylindrical Sinhala Ulu clay tiles.
This Ambalama lies 500 meters from the Kossinna Rajamaha Viharaya, close to the Sri Silananda Mawatha in the middle of a paddy.
Photo Source : Central Cultural Fund – Gampaha
Also See
- List of Ambalama’s in Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Kossinna Ambalama
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Travel Directions to Kossinna Ambalama
Route from Colombo to Kossinna Ambalama |
Through : Kadawatha Distance :22 km Travel time : 1 hours Time to Spent : 15 mins Driving directions : see on google map |