Malliya Wewa
Malliya Wewa is a reservoir in Uva, Sri Lanka. Malliya Wewa is situated nearby to the town Mahiyangana, as well as near the locality Alumuwara.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara and Sorabora Wewa.
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara
Buddhist temple
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Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to the country, and is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka.
Sorabora Wewa
Scenic viewpoint
Sorabora Wewa is an ancient reservoir in Mahiyangana, Badulla District Sri Lanka. It is thought to have been constructed during the reign of King Dutugemunu by a giant named Bulatha. Sorabora Wewa is situated 4 km northeast of Malliya Wewa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mahiyangana and Hassalaka.
Mahiyangana
Town
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Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in Badulla District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka. It is said that Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the Duruthu full moon poya day in order to settle a dispute arose between Yakkas and Nagas and this was his first ever visit to Sri Lanka.
Hassalaka
Town
Hasalaka is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. This is the hometown Corporal Gamini Kularatne, Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient of Sri Lanka Army. Hassalaka is situated 4 km northwest of Malliya Wewa.
Bopana
Village
Bopana is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. Bopana is situated 10 km west of Malliya Wewa.
Malliya Wewa
- Type: Reservoir
- Category: body of water
- Location: Uva, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.33333° or 7° 20′ northLongitude
80.98333° or 80° 59′ eastElevation
87 metres (285 feet)Open location code
6MV28XMM+88GeoNames ID
1236414
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