Embekke
Sri Lanka · Central ProvinceLK
Buddhist temple in Kandy District, Sri Lanka
Embekka Devalaya was built by the King Vikramabahu III of Gampola Era in Sri Lanka. The Devalaya is dedicated to Kataragama deviyo, a form of Kartikeya. A local deity called Devatha Bandara is also worshiped at this site. The shrine consists of three sections, the "Sanctum of Garagha", the "Digge" or "Dancing Hall" and the "Hevisi Mandapaya" or the "Drummers' Hall". The Drummers' Hall has drawn the attention of visitors to the site, due to the splendid wood carvings of its ornate pillars and its high pitched roof.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 7.219, 80.570
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
Overview of Embekke
Embekke sits in Central Province, Sri Lanka and reads as a place. Visitors mostly come here for culture. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Embekke
Culture in Embekke
(1)Embekke records Religious Sites under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Embekke. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Central Province first, then drive or cycle into Embekke. The local time zone is Asia/Colombo.
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Places near Embekke that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Embekke known for?
- Embekke is mainly a destination for culture, set in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
- What can you do in Embekke?
- You can plan around Religious Sites in Embekke. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Embekke located?
- Administratively, Embekke sits in Central Province, Sri Lanka — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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