Ambalama

An ambalama (Sinhala: අම්බලම) is a place constructed for pilgrims, traders and travelers to rest in Sri Lanka. This is a simple structure designed to provide shelter for the travellers.[1] There were no charges involved in using an Ambalama.[2]

Ambalama from Panavitiya dating to 1700s or before

In literature

In Salalihini and Gira sandeshas, there are references to Ambalamas.[3]

Prominent Ambalamas
gollark: THEY SHOULD BE SEPARATE TRAITS, FOR STRONG TYPOIDAL PURPOSES
gollark: THIS IS ALSO BAD
gollark: AND REQUIRED EQUALITY
gollark: IT MADE ANTISYMMETRY AND STUFF RANDOM BOOLS ON THE TRAIT
gollark: Your binary relation trait was actually bad.

See also

References
  1. "Ambalama: A Stopover On A Journey, Explore Sri Lanka".
  2. "Ambalama, a symbol of our heritage (Sunday Observer)". Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  3. "THE 'AMBALAMA' (The Island)".


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