Hathbili Ella
| Height : |
11 metres |
| District : |
Ratnapura |
Hathbili Falls (11m) is made up of two segments and springs from Kiribathgala
Mountain. It flows to the We and the Kaluganga rivers. Years ago, the fall
was known by the name 'Kambugaldola', though it has also been called 'Bawana'
or 'Meditating Falls', due to the monks who lived nearby. A chilling tale lies
behind the fall's current name. After a hard day's work, seven women habitually
used to bathe in the fall. One day they disappeared without trace.
Local villagers are still afraid of the site, claiming that apparitions of
the deceased women continue to haunt the area. 'Hathbili' means 'the sacrifice
of seven lives'. The area surrounding the fall is of considerable natural beauty
and is also home to various reptiles, including the hump-nosed viper (Hypnale
spp).
The fall is situated near the Lollapitiya Nugalena Monastery in the Ratnapura
District, Pelmadulla Electorate, 1.5km from the main road.
Created on January 31, 2009
Updated
January 31, 2009
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