Kadadora Viharaya – spectacular vistas of drought – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Submerged by the water of *Kotmale Reservoir, spectacular ruins of Kadadora Viharaya, especially the sculptured statues of the Buddha and other deities that can be seen during drought is a rare surreal sight to behold … Nestled in the breathtaking central highlands of Sri Lanka, engulfed by the misty cool climate, clear waters rippling in the gentle breeze blowing across the vast expanse of water, no one would believe that there are scenic attractions to feast one’s eyes on, beneath the tranquil waters… Kadadora Viharaya in Kotmale is a nostalgic reminder of life in a bygone era… There are ruins of approximately 54 ancient temples of historic and archaeological value, 57 human settlements including villages, over 14 tea estates that were inundated with the completion of Kotmale Reservoir when the Reservoir was constructed damming Thispane and Kadadora hills in ...
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Jun 3, 2022
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Tagged Kadadora Pratibimbarama Viharaya, Kotmale, Kotmale Reservoir, Mahaweli Development Program, Mahaweli River., Medagoda Vihara, Morape Devalaya, Nuwara Eliya District, Othalawa Vihara, Pattini Devalaya, Thispane Vihara, Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya