Vattarama Raja Maha Vihare, Polgahawela, Sri Lanka.

 'Vattarama' is the place where the last Arahat of Sri Lanka the Rev Maliyadewa resided. It is on the Kegalle - Polgahawela road. It has a 'Sripathula' in stone, a lovely decorated stone entrance and a lovely moonstone among other artifacts.

Rev.Ault, landing site, Puliyanthivu, Batticaloa

The place where the Rev. William Ault landed at Puliyanthivu in 1824, is remembered by the monument called the 'Batticaloa Gate'. There is a statue of the reverend close by. You can get a lovely view of the 'Kottamunai bridge from this site. I have included a photograph of same.