Ravana Ella
waterfall in Sri Lanka
Ravana Ella, also known as Ravama Falls, or Bambaragala Falls (Sinhala: බඹරගල ඇල්ල, romanized: Bambaragala Ella) is a popular sightseeing attraction in Uva province of Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country.
Description
This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, when the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) from the local railway station at Ella.
Legend
The falls are named after the mythical king Ravana, who is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. Ravana wanted to exact revenge on Rama (husband of Sita) and his brother Laxmana for slicing off the nose of his sister. At the time, the cave was surrounded by thick forests in the midst of the wilderness.
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