Introduction
10 Must-Visit Waterfalls In Sri Lanka
(1) Bambarakanda Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka!
(2) Baker Falls. This waterfall is named after the famous explorer, Sir Samual Baker.
(3) St. Clairs Falls.
(4) Ravana Falls.
(5) Dunhinda Falls.
(6) Garore Falls.
(7) Devon Falls.
(8) Diyaluma Falls.
Whats the best way to see Ravana Ella Falls?
This is situated in the 12-13thmilepost of Ella Wellawaya road. Ravana Falls can also be reached by travelling 10km towards Wellawaya from Kubalwela junction in Badulla Bandarawela road and could be a quick stop along the way as it can be viewed from the main road.
When is Ravana Ella Falls open?
Ravanas Cave is a place of the legends and amongst the top places to visit in Ella. As per Hindu mythology, it is said that Ravana had hidden Sita in this cave after kidnapping her. Legends apart, the natural scenic beauty of this cave, located at a height of around 4,500 ft.)
How do I get from Ella to Ravana Falls?
Visitors can get close and spend some time swimming, but be safe as the rocks are slippery. The falls have been named after the legendary character Ravana, which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana.
What is inside Ravana cave?
The Ravana Ella Cave lies at 1,370 m (4,490 ft) above sea level on the foundation of a cliff. The cave is a popular local tourist attraction, located 11 km (7 mi) away from Bandarawela. Excavations undertaken in the cave uncovered evidence of human habitation dating back to 25,000 years.
Can you swim in Ravana Falls?
Modern Sri Lanka
It has been widely believed for a pretty long time that present-day Sri Lanka was the Lanka of Ravana; co-incidentally, satellite images reveal a bridge that connects India with Sri Lanka.
What is the Ravana cave?
Ashoka Vatika
Sita stayed at Ashoka Vatika until the end of the epic battle between Rama and Ravana, which resulted in the destruction of Ravana himself and most of this clan. Much of the Ashoka Vatika was destroyed by Hanuman when he first visited Lanka searching for Sita.
Does Ravana Lanka still exist?
It is believed that Lord Rama killed Ravana on the day of Dashami. A research has claimed that there are about 50 such places which are related to Ramayana. According to this research, even today the dead body of Ravana is safe in a cave built in a hill. This cave is located in the dense forests of Ragla, Sri Lanka.
Where was Sita kept in Lanka?
Ravana had only Two wives – Mandodari and Dhanyamalini.
Is Ravanas body still preserved?
Ravana put his foot on the prostrate body of Anaranya, and at this point the defeated king retorted that he had been beaten by fate, not by Ravana, and predicted the death of Ravana at the hands of Rama, a descendant of Anaranya.
Conclusion
Ravana is widely portrayed to be an evil character, though he also has many qualities that make him a learned scholar. He was well-versed in the six shastras and the four Vedas. Ravana is also considered to be the most revered devotee of Shiva. Images of Ravana are seen associated with Shiva at some temples.