Sorabora Wewa with a Unique Natural Stone Sluice
The Sorabora Wewa is a famous irrigation reservoir located about 1 km away from the Mahiyangana town in Sri Lanka. This massive tank, covering an area of 1100 acres, was built during the 2nd century BC by a relatively unknown general called Bulatha.
Legend has it that during the time when the warrior prince Gemunu was warring with the Tamil invader Elara, Bulatha joined the army of Gemunu. Bulatha was tasked with collecting treacle from Meemure, milk from Kiripattiya, betel leaves from Kevulgama, and areca nut from Puwakpitiya on a daily basis and delivering them to the king's castle. His route was treacherous, including the Kosgolla mountain pass, which was used by thousands of pilgrims visiting Mahiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya.
While making his daily trip, Bulatha noticed a stream of water passing between two hills and realized that if he could dam this stream, it would be an ideal location for a water reservoir that could provide water for thousands of paddy fields. So, after his...
Legend has it that during the time when the warrior prince Gemunu was warring with the Tamil invader Elara, Bulatha joined the army of Gemunu. Bulatha was tasked with collecting treacle from Meemure, milk from Kiripattiya, betel leaves from Kevulgama, and areca nut from Puwakpitiya on a daily basis and delivering them to the king's castle. His route was treacherous, including the Kosgolla mountain pass, which was used by thousands of pilgrims visiting Mahiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya.
While making his daily trip, Bulatha noticed a stream of water passing between two hills and realized that if he could dam this stream, it would be an ideal location for a water reservoir that could provide water for thousands of paddy fields. So, after his...
