Warakagoda Gallen Raja Maha Viharaya is a historic Cave temple in Kalutara
District. The history of this temple is connected with the chronicles with the
details about the fortress of Pasyodun Rata. Many believe that this temple
was erected by the three brothers Manabharana, Keerthi Sri Megha and
Sri Wallabha when they were occupying the fortress at Pasyodun Rata.
The Pancayojana-Rattha or Pasyodun-vaga (present Pasdun Korale) was
also a part of Rohana principality before the Parakramabahu’s ruleship of
Dhakkhinadesa in 12th century.
Pettah Market
Pettah is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east
of the Fort area. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the
Pettah Market, a series of open air bazaars and markets. It is
Sri Lanka’s busiest commercial area, where most of the shops,
textiles, buildings and many other business organisations are
centered. Pettah is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic area.
Panadura is a large town in Kalutara District. It is located
approximately 27 km south of the capital Colombo and is
surrounded on all sides by water; the Indian ocean, the
Bolgoda lake and river. Panadura is famed for the long
stretch of maiden beach.