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Galawela Kandura

Galawela Kandura is a stream in , . Galawela Kandura is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara.

Buddhist temple
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is an ancient Buddhist temple in , . 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. is situated 2½ km northwest of Galawela Kandura.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mahiyangana and Hassalaka.

Town
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Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in , of . 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. is situated 4½ km north of Galawela Kandura.

Town
Hasalaka is a small town in . It is located within . This is the hometown Corporal Gamini Kularatne, Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient of Sri Lanka Army. is situated 8 km northwest of Galawela Kandura.

Galawela Kandura

Latitude
7.3° or 7° 18′ north
Longitude
81° east
Elevation
95 metres (312 feet)
Open location code
6MV372X2+X2
Geo­Names ID
1246512
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Handaganawa and Diyabubula.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Willu Wewa and Waragolle Wewa.

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