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Berendi Kovil – Seethawaka

2009-07-24, Talduwa, Sri Lanka

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This is situated close to Thalduwa junction at Avissawella. According to the legend this was build by King Seethawaka Rajasinghe in 1580s. This granite building was constructed under the ancient Tamil architecture. This was discovered & Conserved by Mr. H.C.P. Bell, the former Archeologist in 1890.

The Kovil is located in the bank of the Kelani river. The route is a short but narrow one ( just 200m from main road ). We visit there on our way to Katharagama


Picture of At the tomb of King Rajasinghe. Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Tomb of King Rajasinghe ( 16th Century ). Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Name board at the tomb of King Rajasinghe ( 16th Century ). Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Name board of the Barendi Kovil at Seetawaka. Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of just few steps to the Berandi Kovil at Seetawaka ( 16th Century ). Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Rock curvings at Barendi Kovil ( 16th Century ). Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Rock curvings at Berendi Kovil (16th Century ). Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Rock curvings at Berandi Kovil (16th Century ). Taken 2009-07-24 in avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Buddhika & Chamila at the flat foam of Barandi Kovil. Taken 2009-07-24 in Avissawella, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of natural water pool in 'sudu ganga' streem at Pallebedda. Taken 2009-07-24 in Pallebedda, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of natural water pool in 'sudu ganga' streem at Pallebedda. Taken 2009-07-24 in Pallebedda, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of road on the dam of Udawalawa reservoir. Taken 2009-07-24 in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of road on the dam of Udawalawa reservoir. Taken 2009-07-24 in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of a young wild elephant at Udawalawa Park. Taken 2009-07-24 in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Another wild elephant at Udawalawa Park. Taken 2009-07-24 in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Main entrance to the Udawalawa Park. Taken 2009-07-24 in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of a turtle crossing the graveled road at Lunugamvehera reservoir. Taken 2009-07-24 in Tanamalwila, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Another turtle was crossing the graveled road at the Lunugamvehera reservoir. (the dam is visible in. Taken 2009-07-24 in Tanamalwila, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.
Picture of Kirivehera Sthupa at Kataragama. Taken 2009-07-24 in Kataragama, Sri Lanka by traveler Viraj.

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