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Ambalama Heritage

Ambanwala Kande Devalaya Ambalama

Central Province

Kandy District

7°12'37.2"N 80°33'18.5"E

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THE PLACE

Ambanwala Kande Devalaya Ambalama stands at the entrance to the devalaya grounds. The square pavilion has low walls on all four sides, an opening for entry and seating ledges set at differing heights. Above it is a broad double-slope roof covered with traditional flat clay tiles. Stories about the origins of the nearby devalaya belong to local tradition; the ambalama itself is best appreciated as a surviving example of a practical Kandyan wayside shelter.
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7°12'37.2"N 80°33'18.5"E

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTES

The ambalama is within an active religious setting. Dress modestly, keep the entrance clear and ask before photographing ceremonies or shrine interiors.

- Viran de Silva

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