Ambagamuwa Inscription

Ambagamuwa, which formed a division in the Kandy district, had later been annexed to Nuwara Eliya district in 1968 and is now functioning as a separate division within Nuwara Eliya. Ambagamuwa was famous during historical times because one of the ancient routes to Sri Pada is via Ambagamuwa. The inscription established by King Vijayabahu I (11th century) in the village of Ambagamuwa records the many facilities provided by the monarch to pilgrims ascending the mountain through the Ambagamuwa route.

Therefore, the Ambagamuwa inscription is a historical record containing valuable information on the religious conditions at the time. In addition, an ancient Poromaru tree behind the rock inscription is still well preserved. According to traditional belief, attempts made to fell the tree have failed, and on seven occasions, the axes used had been broken.

(Heritage of Kandurata by Dr. H.A.P. Abeyawardana P261 )

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Ambagamuwa Inscriptions

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