Saman Devalaya

Saman Devalaya is a Buddhist temple in Maussakele, Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat, Central Province. Saman Devalaya is situated near Maskeliya Dam, as well as near the Buddhist temple srijalandanaramaya.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Maskeliya Dam and Castlereigh Dam.

Maskeliya Dam

Dam

Photo: Rehman, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Maskeliya Dam is a large gravity dam at Maskeliya, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Along with the Castlereigh Dam, the dams are the highest point and beginning of the Laxapana Hydropower Complex, involving a number of dams, penstocks, and hydroelectric power stations. Maskeliya Dam is situated 160 metres south of Saman Devalaya.

Castlereigh Dam

Dam

Photo: gruffler, CC BY 2.0.

The Castlereigh Dam is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the Kelani River, approximately 3 km south-west of Hatton, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists. Castlereigh Dam is situated 3½ km northeast of Saman Devalaya.

Canyon Dam

Dam

Photo: Pol van den Scheetekens, CC BY 3.0.

The Canyon Dam is a large arch-gravity dam built across the Maskeliya Oya, 4.5 km upstream of the iconic Laxapana Falls, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Canyon Dam is situated 4 km northwest of Saman Devalaya.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maskeliya and Dalhousie.

Maskeliya

Town

Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Maskeliya is a town in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka. Maskeliya is situated 3 km southeast of Saman Devalaya.

Dalhousie

Town

Photo: Saqib, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Dalhousie, Nallathanniya or Delhousie is a village in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. The village is two hours from Hatton city and situated en route to Adam's Peak. The village borrowed its name from a nearby tea estate. Dalhousie is situated 3½ km southwest of Saman Devalaya.

Dickoya

Town

Dikoya is a town in Nuwara Eliya District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Dikoya forms Hatton-Dikoya Urban Council with Hatton. Dickoya is situated 7 km northeast of Saman Devalaya.

Saman Devalaya

Type: Buddhist temple
Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
Location: Maussakele, Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

6.84498° or 6° 50′ 42″ north

Longitude

80.54839° or 80° 32′ 54″ east

Open location code

6MR2RGVX+X9

OpenStreetMap ID

way 1004747691

OpenStreetMap feature

amenity=place_of_worship

OpenStreetMap feature

building=yes

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: srijalandanaramaya and sri muththu maariamman kovil laxsapana.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: CEB Rest House and b.

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