Panavitiya Ambalama
Panavitiya Ambalama is an ambalama situated in Sri Lanka. An ambalama is a place constructed for pilgrims, traders and travelers to rest. Panavitiya Ambalama is a place famous for wood carving.
Location
Panavitiya Ambalama is situated near Narammala in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka . To reach it, one must travel about 4 km along a small road away from the main road.[1]
History
It is said that this was built during the 18th Century. It is believed that the ambalama is situated to the side of a footpath from Dambadeniya to Kurunegala and Yapahuwa.[1] This is conserved by Archaeological Department, Sri Lanka.
Features
The ambalama is constructed on four large stone slabs, about a feet in height, to prevent damage from termites. Wooden pillars support the roof. Nine inner wooden pillars of about 6 feet in height are exquisitely carved. But the 19 outer wooden pillars are not carved so well.[1]
Carvings like Gajasinghe Katayama, Hansa Puttuwa, flower designs and sculptures of dancers could be seen. Other than that, carvings about day-to-day life can also be found. Many wood carvings that could be seen in Embekka Devalaya could also be seen here.[1]