Seethawaka Berendy Kovil in Talduwa

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  Anushka Jayasooriya

  :: 16 November 2017 15:38:48

  The most popularly known story is that the Kovil was built by the King Rajasingha of Seethawaka, who killed his predecessor and father, King Mayadunne in 1587 by poisoning and took over the kingdom. After killing his father King Rajasingha suffered from guilt, but never found any solace in having followed Buddhism. While trying to run away from his own dark deeds, he turned to a Hindu priest named Aritta Kiwendu Perumal, who advised the King to build a Kovil dedicated to the demon goddess Bhadrakali or Lord Shiva and wash away his sins. The advice was well received and the King built the Kovil though it is not clear to whom it was dedicated.

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  Dion Seneviratne

  :: 30 October 2017 14:21:56

  Beautiful place

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  Asela Madhusanka Gamlath

  :: 18 June 2017 22:49:04

  Historical place in avissawella. hidden place but same as polonnaruwa

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  Dinusha Premakumara

  :: 29 April 2017 10:34:57

  Along with the hatton road just pass the sithawaka river there is a small board named Berendi kovika in right hand side. Go 150 meter along with the narrow road, there is the place. Now it's only having ruin stone substructure.

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  Prasad Perera

  :: 16 April 2017 12:28:14

  Along the A7 road, soon after crossing the Sitawaka river within about 150m is a narrow road on the right hand side with a sign board to Berendi Kovil. Today what can be seen are only the ruins of the substructure. It is said that the Portuguese have looted the Kovil and burnt to its destruction. The construction is made out of stone blocks with intricate carvings that are clean and neat show the skills of the craftsmen. The site is managed by the Archaeological Department.