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Cemetery of Andare Adikaram

Cemetery

One of the Best Places To Visits in Koholankala


Address

55G7+HH7, Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (36 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: (Independence Day of Sri Lanka), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Andare (13) Udamalala (7)
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  • 5/5 Lakshitha S. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 153 reviews
    ⚱️ The Cemetery of Andare Adikaram in Hambantota is a small and beautiful tomb dedicated to the famous royal court jester, Andare. Andare, a talented poet and quick-witted entertainer, served under King Keerthi Sri Rajasingha in the 1700s. Despite his role as a joker, Andare was known for his superior intelligence and ability to adapt to any situation. πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Legend has it that during his final days, Andare set out on a journey back to his birth village in Ruhuna. Unfortunately, his illness worsened along the way, and he couldn't complete his task. He found solace in the Udamalala area, where he sought shelter under a palu tree near the bank of Udamalala Wewa. 🏰 It was here that Andare took his final rest. After Andare's passing, he was laid to rest in Udamalala, believed to be his hometown. His tomb is situated on the banks of Udamalala lake, offering a serene location surrounded by water plants and flowers. βœ… If you found this review helpful, please mark it as such to encourage more elaborate reviews that help others discover and appreciate historically significant sites like the Cemetery of Andare Adikaram. Let's continue sharing knowledge and preserving the stories of our past.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Prasanga K. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 59 reviews
    Historical place of our ancient joker to King. This is where he was at his last moment. Though he is a kings man he was suffer at last as what he mentioned . A beautiful surrounding lake and greenary village though little close to coastle belt. Please protect our heritage.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Charith F. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 407 reviews
    This small beautiful tomb is built in memory of famous royal house clown "Andare " A beautiful place next to a small water reservoir filled with water plants & flowers. It is said that when Andare got ill in his last days he started travelling back to his birth village in Ruhuna, but unfortunately he couldn't complete his task as his illness got worsen on the way & he passed away....
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Thilina Gamalath (. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 474 reviews
    Nice place to visit. Road towards the end is a bit rough.

  • 5/5 kosala hasitha s. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 443 reviews
    Very important place.. route is a bit complicated.

  • 4/5 Darshana W. 7 years ago on Google β€’ 90 reviews
    The cemetery of famous comedian person at period of King Rajadirajasinghe.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Beshadhi J. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 50 reviews
    Andare of Hambantota Udamalala was a court jester employed by King Keerthi Sri Rajasingha (1742 – 1782) of Sri Lanka. He was a talented poet who could compose verses instantly to suit any situation. Despite being a mere Jocker, stories suggest that Andare had a superior intelligence that helped him gain the upper hand. After his death, he was buried in the town of Udamalala, which is said to be his hometown, and where his tomb is located on the banks of Udamalala lake. This is a historical place to visit. If you enjoy Andare's life, you can see him there.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shk M. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 145 reviews
    He was the comedian of the royal palace in Kandy era of Sri Lanka and died in this place onhis way back home from the palace after getting a title from the king.

  • 4/5 Dulanjana P. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 116 reviews
    This is the place where the Andare died due to the illness and it is a beautiful location having a magnificent view all around.

  • 5/5 Randima S. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 96 reviews
    The place where the famous royal comedian Andare was burried.


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