Galwana
Galwana is a grove in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Galwana is situated nearby to the locality Kanjikkuliya, as well as near Mungadaluwa.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Munneswaram temple.
Munneswaram temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Leon Meerson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. Munneswaram temple is situated 3½ km west of Galwana.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chilaw.
Chilaw
Photo: Psychoslave, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Chilaw is a town in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. The western side of Chilaw is an area of sandy beaches.
Galwana
- Type: Grove
- Location: North Western Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.5739° or 7° 34′ 26″ northLongitude
79.8486° or 79° 50′ 55″ eastElevation
16 metres (52 feet)Open location code
6JVXHRFX+HCGeoNames ID
1246104
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Satellite Map
Discover Galwana from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kanjikkuliya and Mungadaluwa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Karawita Wewa and Alut Wewa.
North Western Province: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Kurunegala, Puttalam, Chilaw, and Kalpitiya.
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