7°10'22.73''N 80°10'41''E

අල්ගම මහවත්ත අම්බලම

Algama Mahawaththa Ambalama

Ambalama Heritage

Location Information

Sabaragamuwa Province

Kegalle

District

Divisional Secretariats

Warakapola

Algama

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The Ambalama (Sinhala: අම්බලම) is a simple structure that was designed to provide shelter for passing travellers. There were no charges for using the premises of the Ambalama as it was made, as an offering of goodwill (Pinkama). 

The Mahawatta Ambalama is an ancient wayside rest in Algama, situated on the Algama – Horagasmankada road. This rectangular Ambalama is made of brick and mortar. seven square pillars and 2 cylindrical pillars support the structure The roof is clad with clay tiles (rata ulu) To reach the Ambalama, take the Horagasmankada road from Algama and proceed 2.6 km. The Ambalama by the roadside, you can't miss it.

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References & External Links

• "Ambalama: A Stopover On A Journey, Explore Sri Lanka".

• "Ambalama, a symbol of our heritage (Sunday Observer)". Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2019.

• "THE 'AMBALAMA' (The Island)".

• Wikipedia - Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 3.0 Unported License (CC-BY-SA)

• Sunday Island Online