Kirindiwela


Kirindiwela (Sinhala: කිරින්දිවෙල, Tamil: கிரிண்டிவேலா) is a town in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is the main administrative centre for the "Dompe" electorate in Gampaha district. The postal code of Kirindiwela is 11730.

kirindiwela police vidane w.p sodina (village hademen) 1921
Kirindiwela

කිරින්දිවෙල
கிரிண்டிவேலா
town
CountrySri Lanka
ProvinceWestern Province
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)
kirindiwela mha vidyalya 1925

Government Institutions

Transportation

The Kirindiwela bus depot provides a local public transport centre and the garage run by the Sri Lanka Transport Board.

Long distance bus service serving from Kalutara to Kandy 16 is entitled to Kirindiwela.

Education

  • Kirindiwela Madya Maha Vidyalaya: Central College
  • Kirindiwela Maha Vidyalaya: High School
  • Kirindiwela Sangamittha Balika Vidyalaya:

Notable institutions

Notable institutions close to Kirindiwela town includes:

  • Meethirigala Nissarana Vanaya:[1] Arguably the most renowned meditation centre in Sri Lanka. Monks live in Kutis (living quarters) in dense low-country jungle on a hill. There are English speaking meditation teachers with student monks from all over the world. (Alternative spelling 'Mithirigala')
  • Vedagama: ('Village of Healing’) Only village in Sri Lanka completely populated by indigenous medical practitioners. Established as a part of former PresidentRanasinghe Premadasa’s “Gam Udawa ” (Village Awakening) program.

Notable people

Notable people related to Kirindiwela area:

See also

References

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