It is the capital of Uva Province and Badulla District. It is in the hills, which are surrounded by tea plantations. It is a major place for travel and tourism. Before it became part of the British Empire, it was ruled by a local prince. A railway line, tea, and other products were built by the British. It has a hot and rainy climate. You can make a visit from October to January, and from December to February, it’s cooler than during the rest of the year. Ok, now we’ll look at some interesting Badulla places to visit.
Muthiyangana Temple – Untold Story
Buddhists believe Buddha visited this place three times. In local leader Indaka’s leadership, he invited the Buddha to visit his place in Badulla. At the end of the preaching, Indaka had wanted something to worship by his memory. So Buddha gave him a few of his hair and sweat, which turned into pearls. These are kept in a stupa now (Buddhist temple).
After the Buddha’s visit, this place is considered very sacred, and it has a young tree from the sacred bodhi tree in Anuradhapura.
Badulla Kataragama Temple – Temple of Devotion
In 1630, the Devalaya was built by King Vimaladharmasuriya I in the 17th century. When the Portuguese army seized Badulla and destroyed the temple, later King Rajasinghe II rebuilt it.
This temple is an important sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists. The Kataragama temple is devoted to the six-faced and twelve-armed god. Hindus worship this place as a sacred temple, and it’s dedicated to Skanda, Murugan, or Subrahmanya.
The unique feature of this temple is that the monument has a yantra, and it is believed to be a symbolic representation of the power or energy of the deity. In this temple, they conduct daily pooja at the following times: 4.30 am, 10.30 am, and 6.30 pm.
Old Welekade Market – Architectural Style of British
In 1889, this building was built. For the local population, it was deliberate a and efficient market. It was the first public building in the UVA province, which reflects the British colonial influence on Sri Lanka. This makes it a unique structure in the region, and it shows the individual British Gothic architectural style.
Bogoda Ancient Wooden Bridge – Natural Resources
It is made from natural materials with wooden planks, and it is 400 years old. The wooden fences of the bridge are arranged in ancient designs on both sides. To build this structure, jackfruit and kumbuk logs were the main parts. The bridge is supported by a huge tree trunk, and it gives a strong to the structure. Kaluwara and milla timber were used for wooden decorations. We can see here how wisely they have used the natural resources.
St. Mark’s Church – Fills with Miracles
St.Mark’s church was built in 832 AD. St. Mark devoted himself to spreading the love of Jesus. When he was appointed as the bishop and sent to Alexandria, Egypt, to preach. Many people convert to Christianity because of his preaching. He established the first famous Christian school in Alexandria. On Friday, it was destroyed in a tragic fire, and in 978 AD, the church was rebuilt. When St. Mark’s last days, he went through painful sufferings and died for his faith.
Dunhinda Falls – The Bridal Veil
Dunhinda Falls is famous for its beauty. It is located about 5 kilometers from Badulla city. It is Sri Lanka’s most attractive waterfall. It comes from the fine spray it creates; that’s why it is called “misty dew.” Its shape is like a bridal veil, which is unique, and it is called the “Bridal Fall.”.
June and July is the best time to visit this beautiful waterfall, and it is worth seeing any time of year.
Narangala Hill – A Place for Hikers
It is in Badulla district, and It’s a majestic peak with golden meadows at the highest elevation in Sri Lanka. Many campers love this place, and this makes it a popular choice for hikers. This environment looks so beautiful, and it’s covered with mist in the morning. If you’re planning your holiday camping, Narangala is the best choice to visit.
So, plan your trip and enjoy the Badulla Holidays.
