Raja Pihilla ( Ranamune pihilla)
Raja pihilla ❤️
Kothmale Raja Pihilla (Ranamune pihilla) is situated in village of Kothmale in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is known as the royal bathing site which was used by one of the greatest kings of Sri Lanka, Dutugemunu. Dutugemunu, as a prince Dutugamunu had fled from the Ruhunu kingdom after angering his father, King Kavantissa. The prince had come to Kothmale and lived there for 17 years.
This royal bathing site or ‘raja pihilla’ is located close to a paddy field named ‘Mahawela’. The remains of this place are visible as a basin and pillar made of stone. Many of the Kandyan kings are believed to have bathed at this lcoation, whenever they preferred to bathe out of their palaces.
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