Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient cave temple situated in Pilikuththuwa, Sri Lanka. It is located on the Gampaha - Wathurugama road approximately 3.8 km (2.4 mi) away from the Miriswatta junction and 1.6 km (0.99 mi) from the ancient Buddhist temple, Maligatenna Raja Maha Vihara. From the archaeological evidences, it is believed that this area was inhabited since pre-historic period. Caves with drip ledges prove that the temple may have been used during the periods of 2-3 century BC by the Sangha as their abodes. According to the legends connected with this temple, King Valagamba (89-77 BC) used to stay in this historical place from time to time during the invasion from South India
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Located in the Palindanuwara area the Halmba Pili Hatha is another unique waterway, which is yet to get the footfall of the visitors. This is one of the many smaller waterfalls found in the Palindanuwara area.
In the embrace of the canopy of forest ceilings, under the guise of small yet elegant water stream, the Kabaragoi Ella is one of the most eye catching and breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. With its thin yet elegant cascading of water that falls different protruding rocky terrains, the forest protection that proudly standing and surrounding the destination, with Rocky terrain beneath the waterfall, with the height of 23m, the waterfall has given the area it houses a serious affect as a piece of heaven which has fallen from the heavens. In the rainy seasons, with the cultivation of the Sinharaja Rain Forest, the waterfall becomes the true signature of the region. Nestle near the Sinharaja Rain Forest, the waterfall can be reached by visiting Kaluthara District, which houses the waterfall at the road from Baduraliya to Kalawana, near the bridge named Ahasbokkuwa or its English nickname of Sky Bridge, which coincidentally used to call the waterfall by the local Communities. With natural made ponds above the waterfall, this is not just a best scenery anyone can have a hope on capturing in a photography, but also the good but dangerous bathing place, relaxation center and best of all the exploration of nature, with its history dating back to Colonial Era.
Our Lady's Church was established in 1820 by the Chetti community of Colombo and renovated in 2009. It is located at 13 New Chetty Street, Colombo. The name Our Lady of Sorrows comes from the Latin translation of Mater Dolorosa. In 1990, the Archbishop of Colombo announced it as the New Chetty Street Church for the Kochchikade parishioners. There are about 2000 Catholic families in this parish.
