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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Deveni Rajasinghe;by donation; 10am-noon & 1-6pm)
This small and beautifully melancholic cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth War
Graves Commission. It is the final resting place for those who died defending Sri Lanka
during WWII.
Temples
There are several interesting temples around Kandy. Visiting them provides not just an in-
sight into Sri Lankan religious culture but also a jolly good excuse for a romp around some
exquisitely pretty countryside. This loop takes in three 14th-century Hindu- Buddhist
temples and you'll pass by the entrance to the botanic gardens, allowing you to slot them
into your busy day as well. If exclusively using public transport there's a lot of walking in-
volved, so you could narrow down your visit to one or two of the temples. Many people
rent a three-wheeler for the day; expect to pay around Rs 3000 from Kandy. If you're com-
bining walking and public transport you'll need to ask the way occasionally, as the loop is
not signposted.
Embekka Devale HINDU TEMPLE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; admission Rs 300)
Dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Mahasen , this beautiful temple with its finely
carved wooden pillars depicting swans, eagles, wrestling men and dancing women, was
constructed in the 14th century. The best carvings are in the so-called drummers hall.
To get here by public transport catch the frequent bus 643 (to Vatadeniya via Embekka)
from near the Kandy clock tower for Rs 38. The village of Embekka is about 7km beyond
the botanic gardens (about an hour from Kandy). From the village it's a pleasant rural
stroll of about 1km to the temple.
Lankatilake Temple BUDDHIST, HINDU TEMPLE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; admission Rs 300)
This temple, mounted on a rocky bluff, is divided into two halves - one half Buddhist and
one half Hindu. It features a Buddha image, Kandy-period paintings, rockface inscriptions
and stone elephant figures. A caretaker or monk will unlock the shrine if it's not already
open. A perahera takes place in August.
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