Panduwasnuwara

A ruins of a Bodhighara (an enclosure constructed around bo-trees) at Panduwasnuwara archaeological site

Panduwasnuwara is an ancient capital, situated in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the controlling centre known as Parakramapura of Dakkhinadesa (South Country) in the 12th century, when it was ruled by Parakramabahu.[1] The remaining ruins of the ancient kingdom still can be seen at Kotampitiya area which lies along Wariyapola-Chilaw main road about 19 km (12 mi) away from Wariyapola town. Panduvasnuwara is located at a distance of 3 km from Hettipola and 18 km from Kuliyapitiya.

  1. ^ "History, legend and neglect lie side by side". The Sunday Times. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2016.

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