Embakka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Notice-board at the entrance to the Dewala

An 'Ambalama' - resting hall on the way to Embekka Dewala.

Resting places for wayfarers called 'Ambalama' in Sihalese from the Tamil word 'Ambalam' was a feature of life in old Sri Lanka. Journey by foot or bullock cart needed these places where pilgrims could rest, sleep or have their meals.

Artifacts at Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Decorated wooden rafters

A painting of a stylized female

Wood-work, Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka

A Goddess

Floral design

A floral design

Knots

Wood-work, Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka

A floral design

A female dancer

Woman supporting a load

A warrior with shield and sword

Decorated wooden pillars, Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

A cock-bird

The 'inverted lotus' design on the top of the pillar.

Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka, wood-work, 16th Century PE

A deer and an elephant

A mythical bird

Another mythical bird

The wrestlers

See the variety in themes depicted.

Wood carvings, Embekka Dewala, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

A man on a horse

A female playing the 'veena'

A stylised female

A female ?on a swan

Wood carving of various motiffs are found carved on the wooden supporting pillars. They belong to the 15th Century Present Era.