Nelligala is
one of the most visited places in the last few years. I wanted to search about
this place, because I saw some photos which were posted by my friends, finally
I started to gain details of this temple. The nelligala is indeed a pilgrimage
site.
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If you are visiting Kandy don’t forget to visit this place. The temple
is located at a distance of 12km from Kandy. Normally people use to visit
Peradeniya Malwatte, Gadaladeniya, Ambakka, Lankathilak temples and Ambulwawa
tower when visiting Kandy. So next time make sure that you won’t miss this
place to visit.
When you travel a short distance
from Pilimatalawa town you will reach polgahamula junction on Colombo-Kandy
road. The Nelligala International Buddhist center is located in Kobhekaduwa
village which is about 7km after passing Murutalaw on the road to the left.
This shrine
was created few years ago under the concept of Ven Watura Kumbure Dhammaratana
Thero. This shine consists of 75 feet high Chaitya and a large Dharmashala
where the relics of Lord Buddha is kept.
The tourist is
attracted by this place, the reasons for the attraction is the beauty of this
place.it has an absolute beautiful surrounding environment Hanthana, Knuckles
mountain, Aludeniya mountain, Alagalla, Batalegolas, Ambuluwawa, Samanala
mountain and Pidurangala mountain tops are clearly visible at this place. The
beauty of the place is that it attracts both local and foreign tourist. Its
also a wonderland when the fog is flowing.
Roads have
been widened and maintained properly so the buses and other vehicles can travel
to this place.
I have a small request from you all, please don’t pollute the area. If you brought something don’t leave it, take it home and put it into a dustbin. Enjoy the view, take photos do whatever you want but don’t pollute the environment. It’s our responsibility to keep our world clean.
Don’t forget to visit this place if you are travelling Kandy.
Thank you
