Visit Ramayana Sites in Sri Lanka

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• Visit Ramayana Sites in Sri Lanka

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• Ramayana is one of the most well-known stories in
  the world. This ancient Sanskrit epic was
  originally written by a sage named Valmiki and
  forms an important part of the Hindu literature.
• The story of Ramayana is about Lord Rama, who was
  born in a royal family. Ravana, a demon king with
  ten heads abducts Sita, Ramas wife and takes her
  to Weragantota in Sri Lanka. Rama with the help
  of his brother Lakshman, Hanuman and an army of
  monkeys rescue Sita.

From the place where Sita was held captive, to
the pond that was formed with Sitas tears, to
the battlefield where the armies clashed and the
place where Ravana, the ten-headed demon king
faced his death, Sri Lanka has over 50 Ramayana
sites to see. We at Ichiqoo are listing the
important sites you must see if you are
interested to follow the Ramayana Trail in Sri
Lanka.
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Manavari Temple, Chilaw
According to the legend, Manavari is the first
lingam mounted and prayed by Lord Rama. This
lingam has come to be referred at the Ramalinga
Shivan since it was made by Lord Rama.
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Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Ramboda 
Lord Rama sought the help of Hanuman and the
monkeys in search of his wife, Sitadevi, who was
abducted by Ravana. Hanuman spent time on the
hills of Ramboda and in his remembrance one can
find the Hanuman Temple built by Chinmaya
Mission.  
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Seetha Amman Temple, Nuware Eliya
One of an interesting site to visit, be prepared
to witness the footprints of Hanuman by the river
side. Ashoka Vatika is believed to be a beautiful
garden in the mountains where Sita was held
captive. During Sitas stay at the Ashoka Vatika,
her daily baths happened by the stream that ran
from the hill. You can find a temple for Lord
Rama, Sita, Laskhmama, lord Ramas brother and
Hanuman by the side of the stream.  Sitas tears
is believed to have formed a pond nearby and can
be witnessed as well.
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Ravana Ella Falls, Ella
This spectacular waterfall is a must visit
whether you go on a Ramanaya trail or not!. Close
to Ella, this 1000 plus feet high waterfall
cascades into several falls. Over time, the falls
has created a series of caves, thanks to the
limestone formation. Legend says that Ravana used
to live in one of the caves above the waterfall.
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Ussanggoda
We all know about the incident where Hanumans
tail was set on fire. After meeting Sita, Hanuman
wanted to test Ravanas strength. He destroyed
the garden and was captured by Ravanas guards.
As a lesson, his tail was sent on fire. Hanuman
went around Ravanas empire and in turn torched
his kingdom. One of the torched areas is
Ussanggoda.
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Rumasela, Unawatuna Galle
Hanuman was instructed to bring a certain herb to
save the lives of the monkey army and Lakshmana
during the war. Unable to identify the correct
herb in the mountain, he uprooted the entire
mountain with all the herbs and carried it with
him. During Hanumans flight, parts of this
mountain is said to have fallen in five places in
Sri Lanka, namely, Rumasala in Galle, Dolukanda
near Heripitiya, Ritigala near Habarana, Thalladi
in Mannar and Kachchativu. 
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Divurmpola, Nuware Eliya
When Sita was freed from Ravana, she had to
undergo a test to prove her chastity by offering
herself to fire. She came unharmed and
ascertained her holiness by performing this
ritual. Divurmpola also means a place where one
takes a vow.
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