Koruppugama
Koruppugama is a locality in Sorabora, Mahiyanganaya, Uva. Koruppugama is situated nearby to the town Mahiyangana, as well as near the locality Horabora.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sorabora Wewa and Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara.
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 3 km northeast of Koruppugama.
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. Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is situated 3½ km south of Koruppugama.
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 3½ km west of Koruppugama.
Koruppugama
- Type: Locality
- Location: Sorabora, Mahiyanganaya, Badulla District, Uva, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.35° or 7° 21′ northLongitude
80.98333° or 80° 59′ eastElevation
90 metres (295 feet)Open location code
6MV28XXM+X8GeoNames ID
1239267
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