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A popular religious place for Hindus in Badulla... Badulla is ancient subkingdom of Kandyan Kingdom and also one of the few places to be honored by visit of Gauthama Buddha. The begining of the Kataragama Devalaya at Badulla is unknown but has been flourishing during the 17th century. King Kumarasinhe is one of the legends of this kingdom who destroyed a large Portuguese army who invaded the Badulla under the leadership of Constantine de Saa. The final battle occurring at a paddy field called Randeniyawela was one of the first defeat of Portugues and not known as Battle of Randeniwela. The Portuguese army under Constantine de Saa enter
Badulla
Badulla, Uva
Visiting Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time
Year-round
Difficulty