Thursday, April 28, 2011

Rawana Ella, Sri Lanka

This scenic waterfalls holds a special place in the Hindu mythology. It is believed that Ravana (from the Hindu epic Ramayana) hid Sita, the wife of Rama in one of the caves behind the waterfall. This event took place after he kidnapped Sita from India and brought her to Lanka. This cave is known as the Rawana Ella cave and the entire area comes under the purview of the Rawana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary.

The mighty Rawana Ella Falls that hold an important place in Hindu Mythology

But, this is not the only special thing about this place. This multi-tiered cascading waterfall is one of Sri Lanka’s widest waterfall and is quite a sight to behold especially with its sheer height and surrounding structure.

Rawana Ella Falls

This waterfall is located about 11 kilometres from Bandarawela and is enroute to Yala National Park from Nuwara Eliya if you take the Ella route. The Rawana Ella lies 4,470 feet above sea level on the foundation of a cliff.

14 comments:

  1. NishaApril 29, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    2nd picture is a masterpiece.

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  2. Sankara Subramanian CApril 29, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Thank you Nisha!

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  3. Chandima GunadasaApril 29, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Yes the second photo is lovely...
    I really hope Mr Nimal didnt win, cos he has no respect for the environment of his electorate :)

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  4. Mridula DApril 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    The more I see your pictures the more I too want to go.

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  5. Rniranjan_dasApril 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Wonderful capture..

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.com/2011/04/6300-feet-above-sea-level.html

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  6. Sankara Subramanian CApril 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you Chandima!

    I am not well versed with the Sri Lankan political world, but I sure do understand your concern.

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  7. Sankara Subramanian CApril 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    You should :-) and soon...I might go there again this year.

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  8. Sankara Subramanian CApril 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you Niranjan!

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  9. Prashanth MApril 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    beautiful!! so Rawana Ella = Ashoka vana??

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  10. Sankara Subramanian CApril 30, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I don't think so. As far as I know, it is a place where he hid Sita before taking her to Ashoka Vana. In all probability, Ashoka vana is not far away from Rawana Ella.

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  11. KirigalpoththaMay 2, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Nice capture! If only those politicians had not messed up the scenery with their names on those rocks..

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  12. Sankara Subramanian CMay 2, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    That is it! I was so wondering what those scripts meant. I think the locals in India, Sri lanka and all over the world need some lessons on how to preserve our heritage and culture.

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  13. Shrinidhi handeMay 3, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    you're giving me the list of places to be covered in next trip.. unfortunately spicejet low fares seem to have ended :)

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  14. Sankara Subramanian CMay 3, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    ha ha! Even I am planning another trip to Sri Lanka, may be for a week or so. I am sure the low cost flights will come back again.

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