Imprisoned Sea-Serpent, Velle Kovila (Cave of the)
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Description
Opposite across the Galle harbour, Unawatuna [note 1] is not only steeped in legend, is also the suburb where the Dutch commanders and merchants either resided or had their 'Buiten Plaatsen' -- country residences. … [of which the third, ] with its wooden posts, large doors and windows, is situated on the winding road to the 'Velle Kovila.' Many strange tales are told of this Kovil, especially that of the Cave of the imprisoned sea- serpent (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 61). CAVE POTENTIAL: Also found in the vicinity of Unawatuna (Una Vatuna) is the cave of –>Yakdehimulla and the cave temple at the –>Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya.Opposite across the Galle harbour, Unawatuna [note 1] is not only steeped in legend, is also the suburb where the Dutch commanders and merchants either resided or had their 'Buiten Plaatsen' -- country residences. … [of which the third, ] with its wooden posts, large doors and windows, is situated on the winding road to the 'Velle Kovila.' Many strange tales are told of this Kovil, especially that of the Cave of the imprisoned sea- serpent (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 61). CAVE POTENTIAL: Also found in the vicinity of Unawatuna (Una Vatuna) is the cave of –>Yakdehimulla and the cave temple at the –>Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya.
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983; Lonely Planet, Sri Lanka 2003.
History
Caves nearby
Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
---|---|---|---|
0.0 | Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya | ||
1.9 | YAKDEHIMULLA (Cave at) | ||
14.4 | BADUNGALA CAVE | ||
33.9 | URUMUTTA (Cave at) | ||
33.9 | WEHERAHENA CAVE | ||
51.3 | SINHARAJA FOREST CAVE, Kudawe | ||
55.3 | HO-O MANIYA BLOW HOLE | ||
55.4 | MULGIRIGALA LENA | ||
57.1 | NERAVANA GAL LENA |